Day 242, August 31, 2012

Michael came by the house and

was Hank surprised!

He still lets the boys pick him

up, but not as easy as it once was!

Day 241, August 30, 2012

Our backyard, so green but a bit

of gold and red slipping in,

Fall is on it's way...

Day 240, August 29, 2012

My dear friend, Peggy called and

wanted to know if I wanted to

meet at Compo Beach of sunset?

Yes, I did!

So pretty, so close,

so lucky!

The "parade" of boats

coming in from

Cedar Point Yacht Club.

They race on Wed. nights.

Day 239, August 28, 2012

Sewing and needed something fast,

so off the the Textile Shop in Westport.

Very old fashion, but in a pinch

they usually have that thing you

need without having to take a ride

to JoAnns in Milford.

Cash and checks only,

Usually only one yard cuts

or more.  Have been friendly

with the daughter of the

father/ daughter team and

now she will cut 1/4 yards for me.

Day 238, August 27, 2012

Al woke me and said "Terrie, they are back."

I should have know it would be a crazy day!

The trees are starting to drop things as Fall

approaches and the turkeys seem to love

whatever it is that is falling.

They come through our yard at least

once a day.  Usually in the morning, but have spotted

them at all times, coming and going.

Gobble, gobble goes the turkey...

Michael came by early, we dropped his car

off to be serviced, bagels for breakfast,

on to Dr. McBean the dermo, CVS,

lunch with David, picked up Michael's car

while he was at the dentist.  Decided we

would all go to Costco together.  We all

picked-up a few things and ended with

dinner at Costco, $10.64 for dinner

and dessert for four!  What a deal!!!

Day 237, August 26, 2012

The gun buying process has begun...

Cabela's in Hartford, CT

Wow, a big boy's toy shop.

My boys had a fun day!

Al's is the third in from the right,

Mossberg 500 in wood,

very cool.

David's is the first black

shotgun from the right. 

 His Mossberg matches his car.

We then went to Cheesecake Factory,

so good and so bad all at the same time...

Any day with our boys is a good day!

A day buying guns together is

beyond for my boys!

Day 236, August 25, 2012

Lazy day at home, catching up on

all of my DVR shows and lots

of HGTV and of course,

playing with Hank!

Hank is a chewer and I keep a

well supplied stock of rawhide.

He is so good with his front paws.

Day 235, August 24, 2012

Dress a Girl Around the World,

dresses sent to girls around the world

 who have never had a dress,

this one is off to Cambodia.

Every girl should have at least one dress...

A fun night out for Al, David, and I.

First, Bobby Q's for dinner,

followed by Frankie Valli and

The Four Seasons at the Levitt

Pavilion in Westport.

The Levitt provides over 50 nights of

free entertainment every summer.

With one night used as a fundraiser,

tonight was this years fundraiser

and worth every cent.  Great show!

David going Hawaiian style.

The beautiful river looking north,

looking south.

The Four Seasons bus, Frankie had a Town Car.

Oh, What a Night!

Great show, over 1 1/2 hours of wonderful music.

Lots of memories...

Frankie puts on a show!

Amazing, The Four Seasons

have yet to age...

Day 234, August 23, 2012

Beautiful Westport,

love the American flags!

Al's favorite Chinese restaurant,

Tiger Bowl.

Best deal in town...

A drive-by,

Always a pretty sunset at Compo Beach.

Day 233, August 22, 2012

Hank is such a big boy,

sitting on Mom and Dad's bed.

He will not jump up or down,

has to be lifted and now

too big for Mom to do the lifting.

Day 232, August 21, 2012

Another day, another turkey!

Woke-up, looked out the window and

there are turkeys in our yard once again!

Day 231, August 20, 2012

Yes, they are back!!!

I went to let Hank outside, opened the door and

see 30-40 turkeys!!!

Hank takes off running, we have turkeys running,

flying, and making a lot of noise.

 Hank barking, I am screaming for Al

to come and look.  One turkey flew over my head

as Al looked out our bedroom window.

They all made it to our neighbors yard.

Hank watching the turkeys, as he has a

canine fence and can't go any further.

Always protecting his land and his mamma!

Looking at me, keeping me safe.

Almost finished with this quilt top.

Lovely Fall colors.

Started this quilt on a quilt cruise years ago.

Trying to wrap unfinished things up,

almost there...

Day 230, August 19, 2012

Compo Beach, Westport, CT

NNW had scheduled their annual

clambake for Saturday,

but was canceled due to rain.

So, today was the raindate.

Stopped by to say hello.

Lovely day for a clambake.

Perfect weather, in the

 high 70's, low humidity.

Day 229, August 18, 2012

The Annual Hudson Valley, New York

RIBFEST!

Jan invited us up for the fun!!!

David and Julia,

fried pickles, one of our favorites of the day!!!

Al and David,

another fan favorite, corn on the cob!!!

The Langer, Sosnick, Jaffee group.

This is some group at an eating fest!

Daniella, Jay, Al

Deep fried Twinkies,

I don't even like Twinkies and

these are great!!!

David with the goods...

Two of my favorite girls,

Amanda and Avery.

The view of the Hudson Valley is always

beautiful, no matter the time of day

or the season.