Ahhh, Fall is Once Again Upon Us This was the only bad day we've had in I don't even know how long and it really wasn't bad at all, made for cool pictures and then finally burnt off to blue skies once again. So far the flowers are still blooming, the bees are still a buzzin' and the eagles are just back. I wouldn't imagine it will be long though and the rains will start and I hate to say it but we really need them. Hopefully it all holds until after this weekend though as Johnny & James & Heather are all headed up for turkey feed.

I haven't done any fall gardening this year, just can't seem to get into it. We still haven't decided what we are going to do now that the hot tub and gazebo are gone and it just makes it hard to get keen about anything. Then we almost bought another house. It was pretty close but when push came to shove we love this one even if it does need some work. And we can't stand the thought of being off the water. The place we were looking at was above the water at Goose Spit with a gorgeous view but I think we made the right decision. It's kind of a Catch 22, if there's an earthquake the other house will slide down the hill and if what they say is correct about global warming we will be under water here, oh well.

So house out of the way, Jim got on a plane and went to Norway and I stayed home and painted our bedroom. (don't ask) The mayors on Vancouver Island north were invited to Stavanger to view and learn about their aquaculture ventures. Jim said it was fascinating, not to mention beautiful country and wonderful people. Trust me I am really kicking myself for not going!

The other news is that Jim is finally having his hip surgery October 12th. It's been a long haul for him and it's going to be a long recovery by the sounds of it but it will be so nice for him to be out of pain. They say he will more than likely be in hospital for 4-5 days but some have of his doc's patients have been getting out in 3. I have a feeling the call for a cigarette will probably get him kicked out in 3 if not 2. We had to go to a physio clinic on Monday and I just had to laugh, Jim was upset because they told him he wouldn't be able to water ski after the surgery, I've known him 20 years and I've never seen him water ski. I have a feeling it's because of a certain little grandson. And speaking of him, I just have to end this post with these pictures.






Sleepy boy
and extremely hungry boy!
Too funny!