So we are at the mercy of inspectors this week down here in Florida. Our generator and propane tank went in, the privacy hedge is to be installed tomorrow, and now we wait. Apparently, the inspector has to be on site for the test run, and we want to be sure everything is working as it should before the rapidly advancing hurricane season. I am taking solace that I am getting a few more days with my horses. They remain in Florida year round with my trainer.

The bummer is missing the apple blossoms. I adore apples and apple trees. I have two presently on my hill. But my garden dreams include more. A veritable apple orchard on a tiny scale. I have my eye a few possible where I know they will be happy. But planting once the hot New York summer hits seems less than desirable for a successful outcome.

I’m also missing out on my peonies again. We always seem to arrive home after they have peaked. I might get lucky if we are on the road next week. My mission is to celebrate Memorial Day weekend at Cove House this year.

I am happy to have received photos from my handyman that my shelves are installed in my pantry/scullery/auxiliary kitchen/back stair area. I promise a post on this area of my house when I get north. Despite being, shall we say, CROWDED, this is truly one of my favorite parts of the house. But I want to do it justice. So I will post soon when I get in there with before and after photos.

This is a real tease for me. So many good projects await me. I’m forgiving myself for being foot-tapping impatient.