Our biggest watermelon (below) is 6 inches long. It has quit doubling in size, but it is still growing. As promised, we now use a ruler to show the actual size since pictures alone do not tell the true story. We also have a 4 inch melon. Hopefully there are more watermelons to be found. Bruce thinks these melons will be small and round. Pictures #4 and #5 are the newer watermelon bushes. The 6th picture is of the recently planted corn. Pictures #7 and #8 are the blackberries and pumpkin patch on the hill.
Bruce said the hummingbirds are draining the feeders. He is on his second 25lb bag of sugar since we put the feeders out his year. He sent two short clips of the hummingbirds feeding.
Slideshow below: slides 1-5: This ten point buck is still in velvet and was moseying on the side of the road. The buck was in no hurry and was not bothered by the passing cars or by me. I did stay in my car while taking his pictures though. #6-11 were taken in Stauton State Park. Slides 12-22 were traveling to and from the park in Pine, CO.
It does rain in Pine, CO (below). I think I take the rain with me wherever I travel. The weather has been between 70 and 82 degrees, but that has been very pleasant compared to the weather in Baton Rouge and at the farm in Woodville, Mississippi. After the short rain, the temperature dropped to 65 degrees.
Below: OK- this is most probably not the healthiest lunch, but it is definitely delicious and quick. Focaccia bread, goat cheese, and muffuletta olive salad heated for 35 seconds (or until cheese melts) in the microwave is hard to beat for a quick and delicious lunch. The salad mix even has carrots, so the vegetable part of lunch has been satisfied!
AR enjoying dinner and practicing her table manners in Boston! Good manners serve you well and make your friends and family feel more comfortable.
“Manners” are how you act to make other people feel comfortable. There was a reason you were told to close your mouth when you chew your food, don’t chew gum at cocktail parties, weddings, or in a restaurant, use your napkins, don’t stuff your mouth, don’t stack the plates after dinner, wear shoes and a shirt in all establishments, etc. Now, young business people are realizing that good manners were established for a reason and practicing good manners will help them in business (as well as around their friends and family). Just like “character” is the way you act when no one is looking, good manners should be practiced at all times. Luckily, with the internet, you don’t have to go to any expensive course, you just have to read and pay attention to improve your manners. Is it any wonder that employers are now paying for young people to improve their manners and to learn etiquette. NOTE: Manners and Etiquette change from culture to culture, and country to country. Even the way you hold your fork, or where you place your hand on or off the table, may change depending on the country or culture. Before you travel (for business or pleasure), take time to read about the manners and etiquette of the country or place you will be visiting. It will help you relax, enjoy your visit, and make those around you more comfortable.
