Spring Cleaning

The live oaks in our yard drop there leaves in very early spring then follow that with “bloom” which is a brown flower kind of thing that falls everywhere and fills up the gutters.  And then there’s pollen that turns everything green and a bit of mildew thrown in here and there.  As soon as the bloom is over, we start scrubbing and pressure washing everything outside. Along with pulling weeds that are loving all the rain and sunshine we’ve had. So that’s what we’ve been doing during this beautiful spring week.  But we’re just about done. 

We did get out one morning to go kayaking right out our back door with a group of neighbors.  Next week we’re back to our regular adventures–maybe I’ll have something to write about for the Chronicle!

kayaks
Kayaking on Mason Creek
kayaking
Oh look, there’s my foot!

A Sunday AM Walk

We had a bodacious thunderstorm on Saturday afternoon.  The first time I have ever heard hail bouncing off of the sky lights.  Along with the lightening, thunder and wind, it was all very ominous. But it passed and the sun came out.

So I took my camera along for our Sunday morning walk just to see what I could see.  No storm damage as far as I could tell. 

Azalaes
Azaleas in the neighbor’s yard. Glad to see that the storm didn’t knock off all the blossoms.
View
View from the first bridge we cross over.
Wisteria
Wisteria. I think I need to plant one of these in my yard. Love the color.
Strange Dog sign
Great sign. I should have this sign for Maggie. No dog could be stranger than her!
Bridal Wreath Spirea
Bridal Wreath Spirea
Maggie
Maggie knows I’m taking her picture but will NOT look at me. No treats, no Kodak moment.
View from bridge.
View from the second bridge. Maggie refuses to go beyond this point. Crazy dog.
View from the backyard
And this is our backyard when we returned home. Another beautiful morning!