Metro Wrap-Up.

6-24-12 VERMONT: We came up today and were joined by Val, Maggie and Lucy, who are here to drop Lucy off for camp. Judy and I had a busy weekend. Friday we were in Sea Cliff, Long Island for Lily’s HS graduation. Trying to get out on LI on a summer Friday is a disaster because of all the beach traffic. We left for the evening ceremony at 11:30 AM, and it still took us almost two hours.

That afternoon, I was running errands with Alison, for the graduation party, when the heat wave ended with several crashes and bangs and a load of rain—we got 0.5 inches in NJ. Because of the threat of rain the graduation had been moved inside to a packed, hot gym, but it was great, as was dinner and the party. Congrats to Lily and the Empty-Nesters.

Saturday we went to friend Bette’s birthday party, no numbers will be given. It was at an old, grassy, NJ institution that will remain nameless. The setting is beautiful, and the food was plentiful and good. The birthday girl seemed quite pleased. We were delighted to be there.

The update on the garden status here will be in the next post.  


Peonies in red.

Roses climbing the fence.

First water lily.