Almost heaven, West Seattle

 

Several large bowls of Roma tomatoes from a single plant is pretty impressive. After a cold wet start, summer went on to become one of the hottest and driest on record. And this is the second year I've used "Mater Magic" fertilizer which makes a huge difference, especially with potted plants.

And the roses came back after all for a nice second bloom. It's unusual seeing the long stem white ones at the same time as the dahlia. A pretty combination. It was smoky yesterday, especially in north Seattle, but clean marine air pushed in last night and sent the smoke east again. 

We won't get back to the house now until mid-October, but (other than getting a Covid booster) we have some enjoyable fall things coming up, like the first Symphony concert. 

Also, a new ukulele group is taking shape in West Seattle, meeting outdoors on Thursdays. I'm not sure how that will work when the weather changes, but it's an alternative to the Senior Center Ukes, for people still somewhat spooked about unmasked indoor singing. I'm going today-- they're gathering down at Alki beach. Now that's it easier getting over here, it might attract players from the big SUPA group that used to meet in the Phinney Ridge Community Center. Some of them are serious and quite good players, so I better up my game and start practicing again!