Larry and Menny head back to the beach

 

Larry and I discovered Stand Up Paddle Boarding on a trip to Florida at the beginning of the month and instantly fell in love with the sport.  We bought two YOLO boards (You Only Live Once) and brought them home.

You Only Live Once

 

LuLu boards for the first time

 

The boards are very stable.  Even first timers feel comfortable after a few moments.

Pam on Carters Lake

 

I had a hip replacement last fall, and I’ve had balance problems due to an injury, but even so this was easy..and so much fun.  You pick your destination, your speed, and head out.

Carters Lake

 

Care to join us?  We are now giving lessons and taking guests for excursions on area lakes. In the heat of the afternoon or early evening, it’s refreshing, peaceful and just a bit magical.

 

Little Brother arrives at Law Office

 

We found him on the front porch of the law office early in the morning.  He was injured but affectionate and wanted very much to get out of the cage he’d been left in.

Little Brother meets the rest of the family

 

We brought him home to the ranch.  He’s five to six months old, so Amelia on the left, and Julia on the right, are perfect playmates.  Mad Max is behind him, checking him out.

Lots of Love

 

He needed a flea bath, wormer, and his hurt leg examined.  He got all of that, but we started with the most important thing, above.

Settling in

 

Larry named him.  And I think it suits him well.  Little Brother is at home on the ranch.

 

This morning's pick

We have come to look forward to the first juicy, sweet tomato so much that this year we planted more…

They top our burgers made from Seventy-four Ranch beef, grace white bread and mayo on their own, and they are showing up in scrambled eggs, with our bell peppers in the morning as our guests stroll in for coffee.

 

The Resurrection Lily

 

Years ago we planted a Resurrection Lily.  Sometimes known as the surprise or magic lily. It disappeared into the soil during the drought, and then the 100 year drought. I wondered about it.  And watched.

This year it is back.  Pale fresh pink blossoms.  A joy to behold.