It looks warm and sunny outside but there is a bite to the wind.
No matter. Summer and I had to get out to plant the last of the new and dozens of last year tulip bulbs.
A little teamwork made it quick and easy.
She really is the best garden helper.
The only big job left will be digging up the begonias.
Another day I think.
Summer deserved a treat for her hard work.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon

It looks warm and sunny outside but there is a bite to the wind.
No matter. Summer and I had to get out to plant the last of the new and dozens of last year tulip bulbs.
A little teamwork made it quick and easy.
She really is the best garden helper.
The only big job left will be digging up the begonias.
Another day I think.
Summer deserved a treat for her hard work.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon

Perfect day on the north coast of California.
Breezy but warm and sunny.
I couldn't deny Summer a beach adventure. Just an hour out of our chore time to make the quick drive to the shore. Running up and down the beach singing and playing while we leave our cares back at the car is worth that, right?
We think so.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon

Last beach photos from today's adventure.
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Perfect day on the north coast of California.
Breezy but warm and sunny.
I couldn't deny Summer a beach adventure. Just an hour out of our chore time to make the quick drive to the shore. Running up and down the beach singing and playing while we leave our cares back at the car is worth that, right?
We think so.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon

Summer's so happy that her pal is back home after his doctor appointment. I told her he would come home to her but sometimes she has to see it for herself.
She thinks I'm a sorry substitute.
I try my best.
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Summer's so happy that her pal is back home after his doctor appointment. I told her he would come home to her but sometimes she has to see it for herself.
She thinks I'm a sorry substitute.
I try my best.
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Summer thinks she can bring in some extra money as soon as she figures out how to get on the protester payroll.
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Summer thinks she can bring in some extra money as soon as she figures out how to get on the protester payroll.
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Holy cow.
We worked so hard today.
Dozens and dozens of tulips were planted and all of the dahlias are ready for winter. Two dozen new fancy daffodils were planted too.
Our begonias are still in pots waiting for me to dig them up to store until springtime. Maybe next week.
Summer was a huge help.
She brought me the new packages of bulbs one at a time so we could plant them together.
She understands the assignment and is very careful handling her part of the project.
I love that she loves to work in the garden.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon

Holy cow.
We worked so hard today.
Dozens and dozens of tulips were planted and all of the dahlias are ready for winter. Two dozen new fancy daffodils were planted too.
Our begonias are still in pots waiting for me to dig them up to store until springtime. Maybe next week.
Summer was a huge help.
She brought me the new packages of bulbs one at a time so we could plant them together.
She understands the assignment and is very careful handling her part of the project.
I love that she loves to work in the garden.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon

Summer works hard.
She is happiest when she feels useful.
When we work on laundry together it is her job to pick up anything that falls out of a basket as the dirty clothes make their way from the upstairs bedrooms to the downstairs laundry room.
Stray socks or washcloths are her favorite finds.
This is a very important task and she never fails.
We are so, so happy to report that yesterday's drain repair seems to be holding and all of the laundry will be clean, dry and folded by the end of the day
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon

Laundry is sooo much work.
Summer is exhausted.
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Summer works hard.
She is happiest when she feels useful.
When we work on laundry together it is her job to pick up anything that falls out of a basket as the dirty clothes make their way from the upstairs bedrooms to the downstairs laundry room.
Stray socks or washcloths are her favorite finds.
This is a very important task and she never fails.
We are so, so happy to report that yesterday's drain repair seems to be holding and all of the laundry will be clean, dry and folded by the end of the day
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon

When I was a kid my family lived in a house on a big lot in the old part of town. The yard was surrounded by towering rhododendrons and apple trees. The huge bushes were overgrown and hid big dry open spaces underneath.
When I needed a minute from a a family of seven I would hide out under the rhododendrons. I had blankets, a pillow and some favorite books to keep me company. Now sixty years later I open the back of my car to snuggle with a blanket and read. It feels the same but different.
Summer can't stand anyone feeling alone so here we are. She does love when I read out loud.
Summer is a dear and faithful friend.
#Summer

When I was a kid my family lived in a house on a big lot in the old part of town. The yard was surrounded by towering rhododendrons and apple trees. The huge bushes were overgrown and hid big dry open spaces underneath.
When I needed a minute from a a family of seven I would hide out under the rhododendrons. I had blankets, a pillow and some favorite books to keep me company. Now sixty years later I open the back of my car to snuggle with a blanket and read. It feels the same but different.
Summer can't stand anyone feeling alone so here we are. She does love when I read out loud.
Summer is a dear and faithful friend.
#Summer

The weather started out cold and dreary.
Summer and I practically had to stand in line to put food in our town's free pantry. Many of us are stepping up. Although we have a good food bank it is miles away and if you have no money transportation is probably an issue. I feel really good about our close to home option.
Summer and I spent most of the morning cleaning anywhere there are pipes just in case the plumber would be plumbing there. I know it's silly but I'm sure a clean workspace is better than the alternative.
When the sun broke through the dreary we jumped in the car and sang along with the stereo all the way to the beach. Summer doesn't know all the words but she enthusiastically joins in.
We had a blast
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon

More beach adventure photos.
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The weather started out cold and dreary.
Summer and I practically had to stand in line to put food in our town's free pantry. Many of us are stepping up. Although we have a good food bank it is miles away and if you have no money transportation is probably an issue. I feel really good about our close to home option.
Summer and I spent most of the morning cleaning anywhere there are pipes just in case the plumber would be plumbing there. I know it's silly but I'm sure a clean workspace is better than the alternative.
When the sun broke through the dreary we jumped in the car and sang along with the stereo all the way to the beach. Summer doesn't know all the words but she enthusiastically joins in.
We had a blast
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon