No Mow May

Hello everyone and Happy Sunday! We just got back from our walk, we thought we would get it in early...we may get rain later as well as a thunderstorm. This past week was gorgeous and very hot. It truly felt like Summer in the middle of May. We enjoyed every minute of it!

All is good with us. I got all my planters done last week. I wasn't going to but the weather was so nice, I decided to go for it. The nurseries were not too busy and the flowers hadn't been picked over yet. Perfect time to buy. I will post some pics in a few weeks, once they fill in. The herbs that I planted last week are doing really well.

Like many others, we are participating in the No Mow May initiative, at least when it comes down to our front lawn. We've had to cut the grass in the backyard to make it easier to pick up after Cooper & Spicy 😀 We're watching our front grass grow while supporting pollinators 🐝

I got two workouts done last week. It's a good start, going for three this week. We've had all our meals on our deck. It's been really nice. We got Cooper & Spicy a new doggie bed...the Coldest Cozy Dog Bed. It was their favorite while at Camp Talemaker so we had to get one (not really 😂).   It has a cooling technology that keeps the bed quite cool. I am amazed actually at how cool it feels to the touch. It's perfect for the deck, especially on hot days. We move it around, just to change things up. 

Yesterday, we smoked our first baby back ribs of the season and they were the best ever! Russell was able to maintain the perfect temperature throughout the whole smoking process...a perfect 225 F. We sat outside until dark and lit up the beautiful bottles that I bought from our neighbour, Marie. They add a nice touch to our deck at night. She is very talented! I include two photos, one of them showing the intricate work up close. Very pretty!

This week is shaping up to be a bit busy. Our pooches will get a much needed bath tomorrow, just in time for Coop's birthday on Tuesday. Our little guy will be 11 years young. I will post photos of his birthday celebration in next week's blog. Russell will get a pedicure. He will also attend a public information session on the infamous Beaconsfield Sound Wall Project. As for me, I will meet up with Lillian on Wednesday. Other than that, it will be a quiet week.

That's my blog for today. I wish you all a great week. The first long weekend of Summer 2022 is around the corner!

Spicy and Cooper stopped to smell the...tulips 
while on our walk at Edgewater Park.

LED string lights in a bottle created by 
Marie....very pretty.

Great ambiance and very festive on our deck.

Spicy enjoying her time in Coldest
Cozy Dog Bed.

Cooper also found an opportunity to chill in the 
Coldest bed while on lookout duty.

Ribbons of aromatic applewood 
smoke float up from the BGE -
maintained at a perfect 225F
for 2.5 hours.

These baby back ribs look amazing 
and tasted even better.