We've been busy....really!

After 4th of July, we have not been lacking (or slacking) in the events and activities department!

A decision was finally made about listing the house with a different realtor (more to follow on that.)

Anticipating the plants and yard had been wiped out during the winter, I figured my days would be spent making several trips to the nursery.  Fortunately, many of the perennials were flourishing, but so were the weeds.  Only one trip was needed to the nursery, and after two days of gardening 'therapy', the yard was back in presentable shape.  Now if I could only keep the slugs away!

Our mornings start off with either putting time in at the gym or a power-walk around the golf course.  Great way to jump start the day, especially when the weather's a bit on the cooler side!

We had our 'season opener' dinner of the Wining, Dining and Laughing Society, hosted by the Neary's.  The theme was cajun and as we've come to expect, all the food was delicious!  (Crab dip appetizers, Jambalaya, three corn dishes, and salad, followed by Brennan's Bananas Foster (a la Frank)).

We certainly lived up to our little group's name that evening and capped it off with a few lively rounds of Left, Right, Center.    A fun time was had by all!

I had tried to organize a Girls Night Out, but it turned into Date Night with our friends Ron & Lynne.  We had a yummy dinner at Casa Rustica before heading to see Amy Sedaris at the Applachian Summer Festival on the campus of ASU.   I was a bit disappointed with the show as it turned out to be an interview by a local guy with a little audience interaction.  I guess I was really hoping it would be more of a stand-up routine.  Nonetheless, we had a good time with friends.

The hummingbirds have been c-r-a-z-y around the feeders.  Since there is a wire rim on the outside, they are able to perch and 'belly up to the bar' for as long as they want, or until another bird comes zipping in.  And for some reason, I find these little birds absolutely fascinating!

We've finally been able get out to play a few holes of golf.  We usually go late in the afternoon for cocktail golf and it's nice having the course mostly empty.  We've enjoyed a few half-rounds with the Neary's and we are never without lots of laughs.

And behind the scenes, we've been working on an event coming up next week - the Charlotte Symphony at Chetola in Blowing Rock.  Stay tuned for details following the event.  :o)

We attended the Mix N Mingle at the Club a few times, in support of the Social Committee's efforts to get people together.   

Still need to get to the Farmer's Market so hopefully the weather will cooperate for a trip tomorrow.  :)