This was a hibiscus from summer 2004. We are anxiously awaiting this year’s show. These flowers are the size of dinner plates. The original plants came from a neighbor, Danny Joe.
Hibiscus 2004
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Monthly Archives: June 2005
Penned Piggies
Brownie, Diane, and Ralphie enjoyed grazing in the backyard on Sunday… Brownie is the Alpha Pig.
Flowers Trampled
I was supposed to stake the Jacobs Ladder up so it wouldn’t droop onto the lawn. I didn’t feel like doing it last weekend, but after last night’s storm, I’ll be doing it when I get home today…
Moocher
This is just one of the daily visitors to the back door.
Adventure Race
I participated in my first adventure race with Brian K on June 18. It was held at Brandywine Creek State Park in Delaware. We started with a 2.5 mile trail run, then a 2 mile canoe, and about a 2 mile orienteering course. It was a beautiful day and we had fun. Canoing was the hardest part for me. The most frustrating part was a misplaced control. There were 17 teams and we beat 6 of them. Not too shabby for the chubbiest team.
Day Lillies – A glorious day!
The day lillies are blooming all over the yard.
Magnolia tree in bloom.
The magnolia tree in bloom – early morning, and the same one after work.
Stopping to smell the flowers.
Roger has a love-hate relationship with the magnolia tree. He loves the smell, but he hates the shedding of leaves and petals onto his lawn. Today is a good day – pretty blossoms, little debris on the ground…
Riding the T-rails
On Sunday, I went out my door (almost literally) to the W&OD bike trail for my longest ride since high school – 31 miles. The W&OD is along an old railroad bed. The trail is very urban here – lots of road crossings, and people biking, running, and walking.
A lily pond in Arlington County.
A firetruck being cleaned in the City of Falls Church.
The view going over I66 in Fairfax County.
A train mural in the Town of Vienna.
Ron’s turn – Ed is offering his expertise.
Becky’s husband Ron is tackling the next step of the railing replacement.
Long time handy neighbor, Ed – who has just turned 90, is offering his assistance.
Ron and Ed are making progress. They have taken some breaks because of the heat. Update: project was finished 2 days later. After 20+ years, the railing is whole again!