Leaving August

Well. We are solid into September already, but there are some August memories I would like to record.

In addition to some decent veggie growing (ignoring my squash failure) my Mother-in-law plant also had a great summer. I have only recently learned to put this plant outside in our summers, and it does well. This was an exceptionally good summer probably with all the heat. Now to just keep Emile from chewing it back down during the winter when it has to be in the house. :|

This is my oldest plant (15 - 20 years). I would like to keep it alive.

In August there was lots of sun bathing...

And way too much studying...

And not enough elk.

They came through the yard very loudly on August 29th. I couldn't figure out what their deal was. The youths are sassy and I wish I had got better video of their play, but the larger issue seemed to be the Civil War reenactment going on a good couple of miles away. Even I could hear the cannons.

But at least I got to see them even if they didn't stay long. The videos aren't great, but I posted for your enjoyment. I wish I could have caught the audio of the young elk pawing in the creek. They were making a huge racket and taking turns challenging each other (although one in particular seemed to be starting most of it).

Young elk playing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_GCjIpGk34

Young elk playing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzZtd3X_sRI

Running elk after cannon fire:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qvCBPqTOAM


I am really looking forward to Labor Day tomorrow. I need to study, but I hope maybe to do a little sewing, and more importantly...not work. Nim and I spent this weekend at the WSOTC Fall Obedience Trials and had a great experience. I will probably write more about that later. Time for a down day!