June 2022

June finally brought not only summer weather, but extremely hot dry triple digit weather.  Dave and I got all of our garden produce in on our days off from Honey Baked Ham. On the days that the temps were over 95, (which was most days), (made sure to water the garden twice a day).

The first part of the month, a friend that Dave used to work with gave us 2 bicycles.  They were in excellent condition.  I have been wanted to get a bicycle so that I could get come exercise.  I named my bike, Melodie, (that's the brand).  She rides like a breeze.

A few days later, one of the most delightful days was when I went to the mailbox and found the following envelope from my great-grand daughter.  These days most people are complaining about the postage rates and the slow service, but when I look at this envelope and I see that the post office had to figure out how to get this to the correct address - I was a miracle!!  I'm sure that several workers looked at the address and smiled.  1st; they had to figure out where in Riverton, Utah to deliver, (the correct zip code area).  2nd; they had to figure out the correct address, and occupants.  In my book they did a great job.

The end of the month, Dave and I went to see Earth, Wind, & Fire along with Santana.  It was a duo concert.  Both acts were outstanding and we had excellent seats.  We didn't get home until well after midnight, but thankfully we didn't have to work the next day and were able to sleep in and recouperate.

Overall, June was a quiet month, but we felt like we kept busy - with work, our garden, and working around the house.  I guess as we've grown older that it doesn't take alot to feel like our days are full.

Here's hoping  your summer is busy and full of fun times.

May 2022

 May finally started to warm up ever so slightly, and we got our spring rains, (if wasn't much, about 1/2 of our normal rainfall).

Dave and I got the garden beds plowed, and we amended the soil.  But we still let it set for a couple more weeks, (it was still to cold to plant, and we even got a couple of small skiffs of snow), then the 3rd week, we starting planting.  This year, I had to fight off the birds.  I would plant seeds and the next day I would have to chase the birds out of the garden, (they were picking the seeds out of the ground and eating them).  I replanted 3 times. It was still rather cold, so the seeds took much longer to germinate.  I didn't put my tomato starts in the ground for another 4 weeks. 

The 20th, I had to serve on Jury duty.  I spent 5 hours on line with answering questions to attorneys and the judge, then we let go at the end of voir dire.  Afterwards I looked up on line what the case was about - it would have been pretty interesting.  A couple was sueing the company and the owners for poor installation and construction of the garage and driveway, and the special rubber like covering they ordered to make the garage easy to clean.  Dave and I are still working at Honey Bake Ham and I've surprised them that I don't use the recipe cards to make the different salads.  The customers comment on how good the salads are.  We enjoy seeing people and talking to them.  It's nice to get our of the house, but a little exhausting with our other chores.

Here's hoping all our friends and family enjoy the upcomming summer.