Turkey Vultures

In our neck of the woods we have quite a few turkey vultures, and hawks, and wild turkeys, and deer, and and and...it's just that kind of place. So, one day while I was out lounging on the deck while my little one was playing I noticed this up in the sky:

Hello!! I am alive down here, please stop circling me.

Well, he wasn't really up in the sky,

more like just above the treetops right over me.

I pinched myself just to make sure I hadn't died whilst lounging. It hurt, so I was still alive (phew) and had a bruise to prove it (ow). I moved around just so he wouldn't land next to me and start pecking.

lord bless us and save us, can you imagine??

He wasn't convinced.

What can I say? It was hot out, he probably thought I was a beached whale...

See that little speck in the clouds? That's another one. I guess it was lunchtime.

Finally he got the idea that this restaurant was closed and he would not be eating here today. Just stick with the highways buddy, there is always something lying around there.

See you later...

and away he flew~

Outdoor Seating

I love to read. I love it. Love love love it.

I especially love the classics, but will read anything. (Well, almost anything).

I also love to read outside when it is nice and sunny and warm and breezy.

I have been looking for a lounger for my deck (just for reading purposes) and came across this.

I just had to have it.

However, me, being me, I couldn't just buy it right then and there...on the spot?!?

No sir-reee bob.

Just with everything I purchase, I had to give it a lot of thought and deliberation (it's a blessing and a curse). So, I mulled over it and found a lot of other lounge chairs in stores and online that I thought looked nice. But, I always came back to this one.

It reminded me of the Dominican Republic. I loved the Dominican Republic.

So, a few months later, I bit the bullet and bought it.

It arrived today.

The UPS man leaned the box against my garage door.

It made me very excited when I saw it. I dragged it outback (with help from my little girl and her little red wagon) and put it together. ALL BY MYSELF! It was very easy.

No jimmy-rigging necessary (which is what sometimes has to be done when you buy furniture online and have to put it together yourself).

What do you think?

All that's missing is a cushion. I have to find one.

I don't think it will be too hard. It's that time of year, so they're everywhere.

I even bought the little side table.

I am not messing around when it comes to my lounge time.

That's the book I have to read for my next book club meeting.

Have you ever read it? Is it good? Will I be able to finish it in time?

Our next meeting is in 4 weeks. I guess I should start it soon...

Now that I have the chair it should be easy. right?!