Summertime...

 

And the livin' is easy.  (Once you get here, that is.)

The house was a toasty 88 degrees when I arrived, but the air conditioner has been doing its magic all afternoon and it already feels comfortable at 80. Heat is relative.

I was tired when I left Seattle, but got my second wind on the road. Traffic was still pretty light. Tomorrow is the big holiday rush, but John and Dave should get an early start and be here by early afternoon.

Lone Pine Fruit and Espresso is wonderful this time of year-- cherries, apricots and blueberries in season. Soon the first apples and pears. I bought a heavy bag of fruit for just a few dollars. 

The daisies made it all the way from Seattle. We're planning a big party here on the 4th.