I will once things are in bloom.

 

Rick had somewhat of a disappointing "growing season" with the plants he started,

Same here...

 

He has plenty of artificial light for the plants, but we had so few sunny days or days with natural light that maybe it hindered growth, or he used cheap dirt.

And yet another retirement benefit today. The time to do a good deed. Not looking for a pat on the back, but thoroughly enjoyed having time to take a Y friend who now has some dementia out for some ice cream this afternoon. She is in assisted living in the memory care unit. We (another Y lady joined us) also took a stroll at the local nature preserve that I enjoy. I was glad to have an extra set of hands as my friend's footing is not what it used to be. She enjoyed the outing and I did too. Oh and the ice cream was cranberry based, with nuts, chocolate, and craisins...delicious. Just one scoop though.....

 

Flag's flying, lawn's mowed, most of the flowers planted, brats, burgers & beer ready, weather is perfect 70° with slight breeze. Just waiting for my son and grandson's to come over. Daughter is celebrating her 8th wedding anniversary today. MG's ready for PA. Life is good.

 

Slept in a bit. Went for my walk then a stroll with the camera. Had lunch. Sitting on my deck enjoying the weather. Headed to a cookout later on. No work tomorrow. I still like that.

 

Washed and waxed the wife SUV (my gosh is that thing big...well not really but bigger than the S). Time to drop[ the top and go for a ride in the S!

 

You washed and waxed the wife? My Pilot is a big job, too!

 

It was rough to get her to stands still long enough for the wax to dry. Then when I got out the buffer............

 

^ LOL. I waited until dinner to have my first drink. That could be a holiday first. BTW, it started raining just as we got everything off the grill for dinner.