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dimanche, août 23, 2026
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I was thinking we could head out early Saturday morning to try and get a good spot before it fills up.
Hannah said she might bring her kayak and maybe a couple of extra paddles if anyone needs them.
The last time I went out there was maybe three weeks ago and the water was already pretty warm.
I've been checking the trail reports and it looks like the path behind the east ridge is reopened now.
My old backpack finally gave out so I ordered a new one that should get here Thursday.
It has a sleeve for a water bladder and side pockets deep enough for extra snacks and socks.
I'm thinking I'll pack some sandwiches and cut up a watermelon the night before so it's cold.
We should probably coordinate who's bringing chairs and maybe a small table if you have one.
Bryan mentioned he has a portable speaker that actually gets decent sound outside.
If the wind picks up in the afternoon we can always move over to the shaded side of the cove.
I'll text the group Thursday night once I see the forecast and we can finalize the plan.
Let me know if you want to carpool or if you'd rather just meet us out there.
It'll be nice to get outside and take a break from the regular routine for a while.
And if you want to stay for dinner after we can figure something out on the way back.
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I moved the bench over by the fence and now there's a lot more open space near the screen door.
The cushion on the old chair finally ripped so I'm thinking about making new covers with some spare canvas.
I picked up a few herb plants at the garden center because the basil and mint from last year never came back.
They had a whole rack of tiny pots and I got a little carried away with the chives and oregano too.
I'm going to hang the string lights higher this time instead of running them along the railing.
It made a surprising difference when we tried it on the porch last fall with the soft white bulbs.
If I can get the watering schedule figured out the rosemary might actually survive through the heat.
I borrowed a small table from my sister and it fits just right between the two rocking chairs.
She said she wasn't using it anyway because they redid their whole deck and changed the setup.
The plan for Saturday is to get everything set up before noon so we can just relax the rest of the day.
I found a decent playlist that's all slower paced stuff and it won't overpower a regular conversation.
Let me know if you want to come over and bring a book or just hang out and watch the bees on the flowers.
It's been a while since we had a low key afternoon that didn't involve running around everywhere.
I think this kind of thing is better when there's no real plan and everyone just stays loose with it.
Would be good to see you if you're not already swamped with other stuff.
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I was thinking about what you said, and I keep going back and forth on it. Part of me thinks we should just go with the simplest option and not overthink it. But there's another part that says we should take a step back and look at the bigger picture first. You know how I am with decisions - I like to gather all the details before committing.
Oh, by the way, I ran into our old neighbor at the grocery store last week. She asked how you were doing and said to say hi. I told her things are going well overall. She also mentioned that the community garden is looking amazing this year, apparently they put in a whole new row of sunflowers along the back fence. That made me smile. We should go walk through there one of these evenings when the weather cools down a bit.
Anyway, let me know what you think and we can go from there. I'm around most of the day tomorrow if you want to call.
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I also tried baking bread for the first time in years over the weekend. The first loaf came out a little dense, but the second one was much better. I think the trick was letting the dough rest longer before shaping it. There's something satisfying about the whole process, even when it doesn't go perfectly. The kitchen smelled amazing for hours afterward.
Speaking of things that take time, I finally finished organizing that bookshelf that's been cluttering up the hallway for weeks. It feels good to have that cleared out. Now I'm eyeing the storage closet, but I think I'll save that project for another day. One thing at a time, right?
Let me know how your week is shaping up and if you want to meet up for a walk or grab coffee sometime. I'm keeping my schedule pretty open these days, so any afternoon works for me. Talk soon.
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After that we decided to grab a late lunch at that little sandwich place on the corner and the weather was actually decent for once so we sat outside. I ordered the turkey club and honestly it might be my new go to there. The bread was toasted just right and they did not skimp on the bacon at all. My friend got the soup and half sandwich combo and said the tomato soup tasted way better than she remembered.
The rest of the afternoon was pretty low key. We walked around the park for a bit and then headed home to watch a movie. I think we picked some random comedy that neither of us had seen and it was fine but nothing special. I did notice the tree in the front yard is starting to drop leaves already which feels way too early for this time of year. Hopefully that is not a sign of an early fall because I am not ready for that yet. Anyway that was pretty much the whole weekend.
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The other thing I did was finally update the software on my phone because I had been putting that off for weeks. It took forever to download and then the phone restarted like three times which made me a little nervous honestly. Everything seems fine now though and the new layout is going to take some getting used to. I noticed the battery actually feels like it drains a tiny bit slower which is a nice bonus.
Over the weekend we also stopped by the bookstore downtown just to browse and I ended up picking up a paperback I had been meaning to read for a while. The cover caught my eye and the first page drew me in so I figured why not. I do not know when I will actually get around to it because my nightstand already has a small stack going. One of these days I am going to commit to reading every evening instead of scrolling on my phone for an hour.
samedi, août 22, 2026
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Hey, thanks for getting back to me about Saturday. I actually switched my plan and I am staying in the city after all.
Work ended up being a lot later than I expected on Friday, so I just wanted a low key morning with no alarms.
I did manage to finally clean out the hallway closet and found that blue cooler we thought was gone. It was behind the winter coats the whole time.
Anyway, do you still want to try that new taco spot near the park next week instead? I heard the line moves pretty fast even on weekends.
Let me know what your schedule looks like and we can figure out a good time to meet up. Hope your weekend was relaxing.
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Okay so the hike ended up being way muddier than we expected. We only made it about three miles before turning around.
But honestly the fog rolling through the trees was unreal. It was like something out of a movie.
Next time I will bring better boots and maybe a spare pair of socks. My feet were still wet even after we got back to the car.
Also I finally finished that long audiobook during the drive home. It was good but the ending felt a little rushed.
Anyway, thanks for the trail recommendation. We should try the ridge loop once the weather clears up. I will text you later this week.
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For the fall cleanup, we decided to leave the sunflower stalks standing until late October since the finches were still pulling seeds from the heads every morning. The compost pile got a layer of shredded leaves and a few buckets of coffee grounds from the corner shop. It broke down nicely by spring.
We also moved the herb barrels onto the covered porch before the first frost, and that kept the rosemary and thyme going through December. Next season we are thinking of adding a small cold frame near the back fence for early lettuce.
After that we crossed the meadow and picked up the blue-blazed trail heading north. There was a section with wild raspberries along the fence row, and we filled a small container before the bees got too active. The return loop brought us past the old fire tower, which was locked but still had a good view from the base.
Next time we might start earlier and carry a little more water since the last mile is mostly uphill in the sun. But overall it was a solid walk with plenty of shade and a few good resting spots.
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The dessert table will stay simple with the lemon bars and the berry crisp. We might do a small cheese board during the afternoon while the meat rests. For drinks, there is plenty of iced tea and sparkling water already in the cooler.
We should prep the dry ingredients for the crisp on Friday evening so Saturday morning is less rushed. Also remember to move the patio chairs out of the shed and wipe down the long table before noon. I think that covers most of the setup.
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Let me know what time works and I will plan around it.
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Either way, keep the pictures coming. They are a nice break from the usual inbox clutter.
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