Familiar and new on the Cape

Great vibes for sure. Now that we’re back home safe and sound, it’s time to share this year’s Cape Cod getaway for my dear wife Karen and I. When she started getting down to booking business, back when it was still officially winter, Karen noticed that the second house of the three that we’ve stayed…

Tuckered out

Rest easy. Terrific daughter Elisabeth reported with a great text photo that Vinny and Izzy may have been happy to have the whole place back to just she, George Three and them when the last cookout visitors had said bye. Well done, kids and kitties!

Pop on the side

Grow tall. I was glad to see this purple beauty popping up high in the side yard at Elisabeth and George’s place as we got ready to eat his special pulled pork, burgers and way more sides than I could ever get down easily.

Hanging out there

Pretty bunch. While strolling their grounds during family cookout time, I was glad to see terrific daughter Elisabeth picked up a pretty handing plant for their yard, too. Another beauty.

Front flowers pop

Stay away, critters. Terrific daughter Elisabeth and George Three won’t give up on their garden missions, even though their neighborhood critters have in the past few years taken their munching habits to so many of their plants. Here’s hoping this year’s batch remain unmunched!

Great backyard feel

Love their place. Terrific daughter Elisabeth and fantastic George Three started cookout season 2025 with a wonderful family get-together. I loved the crackling fire pit stoked by George.

Inside and out

Eyes spy. Elisabeth sent over this great photo of inside cat Izzy keeping a close watch on outside cat Vinny. He still likes the harness and stroll way more than she does. In fact, she doesn’t want to venture to the lawn much anymore. I’m glad they know their ways, these cute kitties.

Big and tall

Great rebound. We noticed our tall white iris plant has come back after a year off from the effects of the big fence replacement of March 2024. They sure look good on the surprise reappearance.

Hanging out

Great balance. Terrific daughter Elisabeth brought by a beautiful hanging plant, perfect for our side alcove. She picked out a beauty for this spring present. Thank you!

Here come the roses

Welcome to 2025. Our rose bush collection seems to be thick and rich this season. And here comes the first crop of blooms. Great color. We’re seeing white and red making backyard appearances first. More to come, we’re hoping.