Monday and Bugs
I am surprised we have not been drug off by the bugs these last several days. True to my word, I may be outside early in the morning and then not again until after dark. Even Dennis came in and brushed his hair at noon as he was sure his head was crawling with bugs . . . it wasn’t.
Yesterday was the completion of the last of the yard art for Stauffer. Dennis has been going through white paint like crazy . . . some by brush, but most by spray can. He might have opted for some touch up, but his index finger could no longer hold down the nozzle of this last can of spray paint. After we had gotten the cement deer from the east end of the acre and planted it under the lilacs north of the patio . . . there was a new plan coming forth from my ole cowboy.
There have been four iron wheels leaned up against four trees in the backyard for several decades. I can only imagine how difficult it was to get the bottom portions out of the dirt, let alone into the back of the pickup. Dawn dish washing liquid and a brush did a stand up job on getting the dirt and some of the loose rust off. Out of the garage came the little red pickup. Cardboard was put down in Dennis’ rendition of a paint booth. I stayed clear. This was his timeline and his project.
Yesterday after we had finished with coffee, it was placement time for the four of the largest wheels. One of the largest wheels is leaned against the huge maple tree in the back. The second one is matching and leaning against the east post of the white picket fence that runs east to west. The two matching, next in size, are spaced equally on either side of the cement deer. There are three smaller ones tucked here and there under the lilacs. It looks wonderful and it was very self-satisfying to Dennis. What could be better than that.
What could be better than that, is if my camera would take a decent photo. Between yesterday, having one of the great grands announce she had taken some good photos . . . ya right . . . and now! Upon investigation, I can see what the setting is, putting this darkened halo around each photo, I need more time to figure out how to shut that option off. It will take me awhile, but I will figure it out.