Birthdays

... can be overrated ...

    So, I spent my birthday at the office, then I went to a funeral for a client, county co-worker, a friend ---  then, when I got home we loaded up and headed out to the lake -- forgot a few things but that is life ..

    The last couple weeks have been a bit crazier than normal ..
        1 -- the neighbor with his mental health crisis
        2 -- Margo's accident and death
        3 -- general weird things
        4 -- cousin David wiped out on his SxS and led to a lot of excitement
                he's very beat up and doesn't have any broken bones .. but very sore
        5 -- just a lot of drama/stuff/no so calm birthday week

                                                                                                                                                                           The wind is calming down -- believe me it has been raining leaves all day long .. I mowed the back yard this morning and then grabbed the blower and blew the leaves to a "row" "pile" along the front sidewalk .. spiffy stuff .. beats raking ... 

       A couple of pontoons have drifted past tonight -- I'm jealous.

    I'm currently sitting in the porch with technology and soaking up the sunset .. can't ever get to many sunsets.  The forecast for northern lights is high.  So the phone is charging and I'm hopeful -- I've never been out here when they've hit.  

    I did a spot of work this morning and have a couple projects for tomorrow -- otherwise it's more yard work -- tulips need to be planted - if I can get a shovel in the ground .. probably home after lunch depending up weather -- mowing and the like there as well ... it never ends until it snows.  and let's all hope that stuff stays away for at least 2 more months .. a little snow over Christmas is all I need.

    New iPad arrived -- I'm reading and surfing but not sharing pictures yet -- must be a setting somewhere .. it has a really clear detailed  picture ...