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Sunday, August 23, 2026
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I was thinking we could head out early Saturday morning to try and get a good spot before it fills up.
Hannah said she might bring her kayak and maybe a couple of extra paddles if anyone needs them.
The last time I went out there was maybe three weeks ago and the water was already pretty warm.
I've been checking the trail reports and it looks like the path behind the east ridge is reopened now.
My old backpack finally gave out so I ordered a new one that should get here Thursday.
It has a sleeve for a water bladder and side pockets deep enough for extra snacks and socks.
I'm thinking I'll pack some sandwiches and cut up a watermelon the night before so it's cold.
We should probably coordinate who's bringing chairs and maybe a small table if you have one.
Bryan mentioned he has a portable speaker that actually gets decent sound outside.
If the wind picks up in the afternoon we can always move over to the shaded side of the cove.
I'll text the group Thursday night once I see the forecast and we can finalize the plan.
Let me know if you want to carpool or if you'd rather just meet us out there.
It'll be nice to get outside and take a break from the regular routine for a while.
And if you want to stay for dinner after we can figure something out on the way back.
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I moved the bench over by the fence and now there's a lot more open space near the screen door.
The cushion on the old chair finally ripped so I'm thinking about making new covers with some spare canvas.
I picked up a few herb plants at the garden center because the basil and mint from last year never came back.
They had a whole rack of tiny pots and I got a little carried away with the chives and oregano too.
I'm going to hang the string lights higher this time instead of running them along the railing.
It made a surprising difference when we tried it on the porch last fall with the soft white bulbs.
If I can get the watering schedule figured out the rosemary might actually survive through the heat.
I borrowed a small table from my sister and it fits just right between the two rocking chairs.
She said she wasn't using it anyway because they redid their whole deck and changed the setup.
The plan for Saturday is to get everything set up before noon so we can just relax the rest of the day.
I found a decent playlist that's all slower paced stuff and it won't overpower a regular conversation.
Let me know if you want to come over and bring a book or just hang out and watch the bees on the flowers.
It's been a while since we had a low key afternoon that didn't involve running around everywhere.
I think this kind of thing is better when there's no real plan and everyone just stays loose with it.
Would be good to see you if you're not already swamped with other stuff.
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I was thinking about what you said, and I keep going back and forth on it. Part of me thinks we should just go with the simplest option and not overthink it. But there's another part that says we should take a step back and look at the bigger picture first. You know how I am with decisions - I like to gather all the details before committing.
Oh, by the way, I ran into our old neighbor at the grocery store last week. She asked how you were doing and said to say hi. I told her things are going well overall. She also mentioned that the community garden is looking amazing this year, apparently they put in a whole new row of sunflowers along the back fence. That made me smile. We should go walk through there one of these evenings when the weather cools down a bit.
Anyway, let me know what you think and we can go from there. I'm around most of the day tomorrow if you want to call.
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I also tried baking bread for the first time in years over the weekend. The first loaf came out a little dense, but the second one was much better. I think the trick was letting the dough rest longer before shaping it. There's something satisfying about the whole process, even when it doesn't go perfectly. The kitchen smelled amazing for hours afterward.
Speaking of things that take time, I finally finished organizing that bookshelf that's been cluttering up the hallway for weeks. It feels good to have that cleared out. Now I'm eyeing the storage closet, but I think I'll save that project for another day. One thing at a time, right?
Let me know how your week is shaping up and if you want to meet up for a walk or grab coffee sometime. I'm keeping my schedule pretty open these days, so any afternoon works for me. Talk soon.
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Saturday, August 22, 2026
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The lights should be fine, I checked both sets last weekend and replaced the two bulbs that were flickering. The extension cord from the shed reaches all the way to the patio if we angle it behind the flower bed. If you want to pick up more ice on your way over, a couple of bags would be smart, because the cooler tends to drain quickly when it sits in direct sun for that long.
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Also, the neighbor mentioned the city will be repaving the alley behind the houses starting next Tuesday. That means we should move the trash bins to the front driveway the night before, otherwise pickup will skip our side. He said the signs will go up on Monday but the crew starts early so better to move things Sunday evening. Let me know about the car and I will call the shop before nine.