I guess the party’s over.

It rained all night and most of the day, which made it feel like the end of August, not the almost-middle of July. It was a good day to take a nap.

Which I did.  I skipped exercise class this morning because I woke up in the so-tired-I-could-cry mode that strikes a few times a year.

The house feels very empty and very quiet. Which we are not at all used to.

The sun came out this evening, so I grabbed my sweatshirt and camera and went down the path to take a picture of the new boat.

I need to learn more about boats.

And birds. What the heck is this? About a hundred of them flew over my head while I sat on the dock contemplating my boat ignorance.

What is a nautical knot?  I need to google it.  I know they come in handy when used with this.

I really like this picture.  This is what happens when I’m alone on the dock without wine or Wheat Thins.  It is less fattening to take photos and sit quietly and contemplate clouds.  And hum Joni Mitchell songs.

I hope all of our travelers made it home safely.  Your chairs will be here for you next year.