Ahh where did the summer go? It seemed to go by so quickly! Last weekend, Jackie, Tom and I were on the deck enjoying a brew with the shrill of katydids in the background, when a yellowed leaf drifted ever so softly and caught our eye. When it landed we looked at each other and we knew in our hearts it was the end summer. The nights are cool and it is nice to sleep with the windows open and be lulled to sleep by the sound of crickets and frogs.

It has been some time since we participated here. I would like to say we have been busy but in comparison to all of you it seems that LAZY is the word I should be using! We have the xmas insanity in high gear with every available space in the house covered with Rosemary’s creations. We are doing the math to see if the next house can be our entry into retirement. (I knew I should have studied harder in math!) We have purchased the requisite tractor and golf cart for the new estate. I’m sure they will be sold as money depletes. There is already 15 cm of snow there (Markdale) and they say 5 feet is normal.
Best wishes for the season to the extended and immediate family!

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