It’s Time For The Rhododendrons
Among other things, the rhododendrons are taking off in Portland.
Ryan & Judy’s neighbor’s tree is about two weeks ahead of theirs.
The Azaleas are kin and hitting it too.
Meanwhile, Nina ran 11 laps at her school fund raiser, “Run for the Arts”.
She has the hash marks to prove it (the 11th one didn’t get marked as it was the last lap).
Back home, Louis was cleaning up the back yard. First job is to set up the truck wash.
Then remove the bark from various sticks. This “helps prevent the spread of fungus and mildew”. I believe that comes from one of his favorite truck videos about the machines used for logging.
Once inside, he had to make sure his “french press” shoes still fit.
They do! I’m not sure what the plungers are for but I’m sure he’ll think of something.
I won’t bore you with a recap of the Timbers game ’cause I’m sure you all caught the game on ESPN.
Coming up soon, “The week they tore into Hawthorne Blvd.
So far I've reached acceptable proficiency at the following, in chronological order: Silversmith, infantryman/door gunner, helicopter pilot, fireman, carpenter, residential contractor, FAA Air Traffic Control Specialist and crotchety old retired guy. Currently, I'm learning to fly again and that is what this is all about. 7/7/2020 edit: As I have had the opportunity to reflect (old people do that a lot) on my actual proficiency level at the above occupations, I feel adjustments are in order. The term "acceptable" depends on the observer, their own proficiency and experience level. Acceptable to me might be woefully deficient to the master. I think it would be more accurate to claim that I have earned a living wage at all of these occupations but never got rich. Actually, I feel that I have gotten rich at the last one. I have what I need and am profoundly grateful for all of it. The future looks bright indeed, as I have learned to fly again. For that I have all of you to thank. Thank You!
Troy,
Absolutely gorgeous!
Hope youre doing well in your assignment,learning to fly again.You have a blessed day.