Frogs and Forges

 Weeded at the greenhouse for a couple of hours before the humidity drove me to quit.  But, while I was there, David uncovered a couple of frogs that had been living in a wet spot under a soil skid.

He released them into the pond out back.  They'll either thrive, or be eaten alive by the small mouth bass that live back there.  Mother Nature will decide.

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Mardi and I attended at Winterberry Clinic today - our last visit related to the RSV vaccine trial we have been in for the past couple of years.  A bit of a surprise when we were told whether we were given the vaccine or a placebo.  I had assumed that I got the vaccine and Mardi got the placebo, because she had a bout of RSV this year and I did not.

But, apparently we both got the vaccine.  Not sure what that says about the efficacy of the vaccine.

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Tonight, Greg treated us to a Hamilton Forge FC soccer game.

As you can see, I got my Tiger-Cat hat back after the Peach Festival.  Seemed like the right thing to wear tonight.

The fans in our corner were loud all night, and colourful at times.

Not really a fan of soccer, but I have to admit that they're amazing athletes.  An enjoyable evening.  Thanks Greg.

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Stay well.

Greg Is Here

 Golfed (an unusual term for what I do) today.  Nice weather.  Too bad about the wasted time.

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After an eight day motorcycle trip across the country, visiting friends along the way, Mardi's son Greg arrived here today.  On his anniversary!  Sorry Angela.

Tonight we headed to 447 Wing in Mount Hope......

 ...........to meet some of his friends, and Aunt Diane and Uncle Greg.

He'll be with us for a couple of days before heading to Petawawa for his next posting.

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Stay well.

Proud Grandpa Reprise

 As you are aware, I have often extolled the accomplishments and virtues of my grandchildren, Yancy, Sean, Kyle, Anna, Malcolm, Sarah-Jean and Ewen.  Yesterday it was Malcolm's turn again.

Today, I am commending Anna for her accomplishments.  At age 28, she has become a self-made millionaire, thanks to her computer game business.  Awesome!!  Lots of dedicated work that has paid off.  Well done Anna.  Your Mom and I are pretty proud!

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Spent this morning hand casting Weed and Feed on the front and side lawns.  Couldn't use a spreader due to the danger of spreading on the many gardens.  So, lots of walking on a hot day.

Tomorrow, presuming no rain overnight, I will water it in.

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The Blue Jays lost tonight after winning five in a row, but it's still fun to watch the new kids play the game.

Stay well.

Proud Grandpa

 Mardi's brother Greg, and Diane, are celebrating their 36th anniversary today.  Congratulations!

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And kudos to grandson Malcolm Davis Scott Craig, who has received his Engineer's license.

Well done Malcolm!

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Golfed today.  Not too much to talk about there.

But we enjoyed the after golf conflab.  Thanks for the Frings and the beer David.

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Tomorrow it's back to the greenhouse.

Stay well.

Stories

 First of all, a postscript to Al's birthday yesterday.  Barry mentioned Jim dePass and then, coincidentally, Mardi saw Jim yesterday at the Peach Festival!

But!! when they were talking, he didn't mention your birthday Al.  So you'd better check with Barry and find out what the story is.

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I dropped Mardi and Pat off at the Peach Festival again today.  They've put in three shifts on behalf of the Optimist Club.  Well done ladies!

By the way, Mardi needed some extra hats in case the students came without.  Must wear a hat when handling food.  So, I let her take my Hamilton Tiger-Cats hat.  Don't need that anymore!

Then I headed to the greenhouse to cut grass.  I talked Sean into letting me borrow Mateo, a nice young man who has been working weekends at the greenhouse.  And Mateo willingly took on the digging that I had to abort due to a sore back and leg.  He filled the wagon three times with sod, which I used to build up a space back by the rink.

He did a fine job.  I'll have to beg Sean for his help again next weekend.

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Blue Jays won again today.  This is fun!

Stay well.

Peachy

 Today is the birthday of Al Knapp (makes you wonder what the creator had in mind that day, doesn't it?).  All the best my friend.  And Liz, you have our sympathy!

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This weekend is a big event for the Optimist Club as we man our booth at the Peach Festival.  This is our biggest money maker, supporting most of our charitable activities.  

Lots of volunteer workers, such as Mardi and our friend Pat, and one of the many great student volunteers, Ion.

They were on food detail.  I was working the till. 

Beautiful weather and big crowds.  

Should be a big success.

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Since the trade deadline when the Jays shed some of their older players, the games have been fun to watch.  The young guys who were traded for and brought up are making waves!  Lots of exciting hits, and today a no-hitter taken into the ninth inning.

Almost as exciting as watching the U.S. Presidential run since Kamala became the Democrat nominee.  Can't wait to see her and Donald in the debate!

Stay well.

Still Alive

 Best wishes to Jim and Monica on their 53rd wedding anniversary.  Quite a milestone!

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My lady has been busy at the cottage.

And I'm surviving her absence!

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That's it for tonight.  Enjoy the Democrats convention and/or the ball game!

Golf tomorrow.

Stay well.