It's Better in Wyoming.

This summer has been a slow one for projects.  Nothing too exciting to report..... More gravel in the back, and a path between the shed and garage. New paint on the shed and garage, to match the house paint.  Nearly finished.  It really ties the place together. New mulch along the garage. Some progress on wildflower prairie in the front yard. The backyard pathway project, in progress. Still on the agenda: Another coat of stain on the fence. A compost set-up in the back. Grass touch-up in the back yard.

A couple of awesome summer trips deserve to be recorded here. May 2014: Cayman Islands.  Maggie and I went with our friends Mary, Katie, and John to Grand Cayman for just under a week.  Highlights: Snorkeling with sea turtles, stingrays, flounder, parrotfish, angelfish, starfish, anemone, urchins. Ending each day with a drink on the beach. Captain Alan! Plantain chips, coconut water, lionfish tacos, ceviche, jerk chicken, mahi mahi, Caybrew beer. Kayaking in a bioluminescent bay. Spending the time with great friends. On the beach at our vacation house near Rum Point. July 2014: Wisconsin.  Maggie and I drove out for her dad's retirement party.  Highlights: Hiking at Scuppernong, Lapham Peak, and the Minooka dog park. Kayaking at White Fish Dunes/Cave Point and at Lower Nemahbin Lake. The drive through Door County, including Peninsula State Park and dinner at The Cookery. Drinks at The Rumpus Room, dinner at Wolf Peach. Custard at LeDuc's and Gille'