Blinds: Thumbs up!
The blinds work great! There are a couple small spaces the sunlight sneaks in, but overall it’s cool in the gazebo and the breeze still comes through. Success! Posted via Pixelpipe.
Snoopy’s hope springs eternal
She likes the fresh air, but I know she must think she has a chance to get the birds, too. Posted via Pixelpipe.
Outdoor bedroom
This was our gazebo sleeping quarters last night. If it hadn’t been for construction going on nearby, I probably would still be asleep. Posted via Pixelpipe.
Pretzel Dog
Emma twists her limbs into some impressive configurations. This one tonight was especially endearing. If I could get her to pose like this on command, I could put her on a street corner with a tin cup. I bet we could really bring in some coin! Posted via Pixelpipe.
Sunshine and sycamore
No matter how often I see the spectacle, I am always amazed at how beautiful the sun is on the sycamore’s bark. That’s meadow rue blooming down on the left. When We first looked at this house back in 1999, I was excited to see the huge sycamore in the back yard. I’ve always wanted [...]
Made in the shade
We were a little surprised when we got the first blind up on its hooks, thinking they would be more opaque. I’m not sure if these will shade us like the sheets (a.k.a. my redneck, add-on canopies) did last year. I guess that remains to be seen. One thing’s certain, however: They sure look better [...]
Happy cat
A little sprig of catmint goes a long way. Posted via Pixelpipe.
