Don — Page 71

Antiquing & Lazing

May 23, 2018 at 9:01 am by Claudia

Since yesterday was rainy, but only slightly rainy, I suggested we visit my now favorite antique shop because I was pretty sure Don would love it. He did. He found something he liked, and I found something we all know I like.

Two more antique English pots.

I’ve always been drawn to vintage stone pots but somehow I never came across any. I’m so thrilled to have four now. These will be planted and added to the cinder block border behind the kitchen. Aren’t they gorgeous? They’re cast stone, which means they’re impervious to cold weather and won’t crack. Often, newer pots are cast cement, which is not impervious to the weather.

Not sure how old these are – I forgot to ask! But I’m going to find out.

We talked with Rebekah, the owner, and one of her customers for a long time. I kept staring at Rebekah’s glasses, because they looked an awful lot like mine. Turns out they’re the same Warby Parker frames I own! And she has two pairs, just as I do. One for reading. One for distance.

Great minds…

Then we stopped for lunch and returned to the cottage, where we lazed around the rest of the day.

And now – sigh – Don returns to NYC. The good news is that he really feels like he had a relaxing break. I’m so happy about that. He needed one.

After I drop him off at the bus station, I’m headed to Rick and Doug’s to walk Sam. Wonder what size stick he’ll pick up this time?

Bridal Veil Spirea as viewed from the porch.

I added this geranium to the memorial garden the other day.

The weekend after this coming weekend will be spent in NYC as my sister is coming to town! She’s flying in on June 1st and leaving on the 3rd and we’re going to see Escape to Margaritaville Saturday night. She’ll be staying with us at the apartment. I can’t wait!

Happy Wednesday.

Just Hangin’

May 22, 2018 at 8:45 am by Claudia

We are tuckered out here at the cottage; so much so, that we decided to take a raincheck on dinner with Rick and Doug last night. Don just needs to rest. (So do I.)

So we’ve been taking it relatively easy, except for installing three window air conditioners, going on a walk with Sam, running to the grocery store and sitting on the porch. Today is a cloudy day and I know that rain is in the forecast, so we’ll hang out here.

Sam likes to carry a stick on his walk.

This one may be his biggest yet. To his credit, he carried it for quite a long stretch, mindless of how the stick was hitting my legs. It was so impressive!

Sam and Don got to bond again, as it’s been a while since they’ve seen each other.

He’s such a great dog.

We watched the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony last night on HBO On Demand. As always, we learn so much about the honorees. But my favorites were the Moody Blues. Nights in White Satin was the soundtrack for my life in a college dorm in the early seventies. We had Christmas lights hung around the room. We’d shut the main lights off while keeping the twinkle lights on, light a candle, and listen to the album. Over and over. Hearing them sing it again was great.

More Bridal Veil Spirea. Thanks to the previous owners of this cottage for planting this bush.

It’s been great just being together on this mini-break for Don. Being apart as much as we’ve been over the past year and a half has not been easy.

Don got one whiff of the lilacs before they disappear. The pummeling they’ve received from two huge storms has not been kind to them.

Happy Tuesday.

Sunday Morning

May 20, 2018 at 9:22 am by Claudia

The sun is trying to make an appearance after yesterday’s all-day-long rain. I’m hoping it meets with success. We could use some sun around here, if only to dry up the soggy grass.

I’m having a slow morning, but there are chores that need doing; cleaning bathrooms, washing sheets. That will keep me busy until Don arrives later this evening.

Yay!

Meanwhile, here are some photos I took on Friday.

The forget-me-nots that I planted in the memorial garden from seed a couple of years ago have really taken off this year. And when I say ‘taken off’ I mean that they are now on the other side of the fence as well.