Petals

My beautiful birthday roses have started to drop, so I've collected the petals.

Water Main Break: Day 3

The pipes have been mended, but the street now needs to be repaved.

Water Main Break: Day 2

The city sent out a crew at the crack of 8.00. Here they are beginning excavation. It's going to be a long day.

Water Main Break: Day 1

A break was discovered late this afternoon. Fortunately, we had enough warning to stockpile water in the house. It does make things more complicated though. Like face washing.

Library Chimp

I thought of my youngest niece when I saw this guy.

Bust

He looks almost Appalachian from this angle.

Birthday Gifts

Although I received a number of lovely gifts yesterday, this is one of my favourites. It's an ivory flower, picked out by my eldest niece. Gorgeous!