What
beautiful weather we are having lately! I 'worked' two local
marathons last weekend, as one of the volunteers with amateur radios to
help communicate the progress of the race and advise net control of any
problems. It was the perfect weather for it, and I had an excuse to
spend two full days outdoors. Yes, yes, yes, I know that it would be
even better if I got into fabulous shape and actually ran the race, but
it was great to sit and watch it with the sun shining! One
half-marathoner walked with a cane and stopped at every check point to
smoke a cigarette (yes, seriously), and one very large woman stopped at
each point to moisturize her chaffing thighs. Let me tell you, I
admired both of them a lot since I rarely walk more than a mile at a
time.
Flowers are blooming all over the
neighborhood. The sun is shining more. It's true, we're still having
the occasional frost warning, but it is easy these days to forgive
Mother Nature. I've planted my window boxes and some herbs. And
strawflowers, which are my grandkids' favorites because they dry
perfectly and are great fairy house decorations. I don't think I'll do
much of a garden this year, just tomatoes and herbs and a few flowers
probably.
My
mobile ham radio unit is finally up and running -- we put on my new
roof rack and the antenna this week and I'm mobile! So far I haven't
had much luck talking to anyone, only one person has responded to my
call, but now I can at least try to make contact whenever I'm driving
and can fully engage in storm spotting activities if needed. Plus it
should be fun. :)
Our local Farmers' Market opened this
weekend. Not much to buy yet, of course, but I picked up some local
maple syrup and a few potted herbs. I can't wait for fresh local
produce!! On the drive home, I saw several hot air balloons. And,
while I was visiting her, my sister and I went out for our first
soft-serve ice cream cones of the season, my favorite summer treat.
:)
I hope you are having a wonderful weekend, too. There is so much to be grateful for.
