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Kittehs and Sunsets!

We had a gorgeous day yesterday and Daniel and I spent a good portion of it outdoors getting things done in the garden. This whole weekend has been a nice change of pace from the gray drizzle we had been having. Miss Gracie even posed for me. Look how perfectly camoflaged she is:


Also, catnapping:


Had another incredible sunset last night too:




Today I am making jelly.

Keep your fork...

There's huckleberry pie.


And apple crisp with an almond and oatmeal topping


There's also Chewie in a box.


But that is to be expected, as she is a cat.

Early autumn

I hate winter, but I love fall. Yesterday Daniel and I went out to the woods and collected chanterelles. Combined with what he had from his walk the day before we now have about 5 pounds. What to do? Well, we deep fried some and used some more in a delicious cream sauce that we served over sauteed chicken breasts and spaghetti squash. Dee-lish.


Cyclamen are blooming again. They like the cool wet weather.


I am slowly getting a new bed in the courtyard. Weather is not cooperating. Digging is done tho so now just hauling rocks and bringing in amending soil to finish it off. Then I can plant it.


Here's Junebug looking radiant in the late afternoon sunshine.


Saturday night Kevin & Adam brought their new kittens over for a play date with Junebug. A great time was had by all... except Mr. Pansy, who did not appreciate the attention of three kitens.


That's Boris next to Junebug and Vlad on the right. They are soo cute.

A September Cider Pressing

Yesterday Daniel and I were invited to a friends house in Union for a potluck and get-together, which also involved a visit to their neighbors house for a cider pressing party and bluegrass jamboree. We had a great time, picked some apples to bring home, and got to see alot of great art, eat some amazingly good food, and hear some fun music. Wish I'd had my camera with me. here's some kitten pics instead:

Surprise!

I was surprised to see my last remaining surprise lily blooming today. What an aptly named plant... well, the name I grew up with anyway.


And here's pics of the new baby. His eye is all better but now he has a cold.

Say hi to Junebug!

We picked up Junebug yesterday and he is getting used to the place and all the new cats and smells and sounds. He came with an injured eye, hence the weird eyes in the second pic. They said he hit it on the bars of his cage while playing with his little friends. Should heal up in a few days.




So far Mr. Petey is interested in him and not concerned, tho not overly friendly either. The girls just hiss and spit and walk away. He is very energetic and is going to be a beautigul kitty as he grows up. His tail is extra long (and check out the four rings at the end!) and he's long-legged too. Couldn't be sweeter.