September 18 -- Day 35 -- Yeah, it's late ... but ...

It's been a busy few days.  I headed down to Minneapolis last Friday (Sept 16th), then up to Mora for the weekend with the family.  I spent Saturday helping Lori around the garden center -- I fixed her north fence, though I really do think it's going to need complete replacement in the not too far off future.  It was fun, though (even if I did hit my thumb a few time -- next time, I'm bringing my own hammer!).  Sunday found me on my way back to the G to the F, and when I got home, some new friends were over to pick apples.

And do I EVER have apples!  My tree has been producing like mad for the past four summers, and right now, I just need a longer ladder to get up higher.  I've been making apple sauce and trading a bunch off for another type of apple -- tomatoes.  Right now, I'm filling my smaller freezer with tomato and apple sauce -- and for the past few nights, that's part of what I've been working on.

The other thing that's been keeping me busy has been school.  Tonight I roughed out my third test of the semester.  I gave my Intro students their first test Monday and Tuesday, and I was impressed!  I had some of my highest scores for a first test, and the highest class average in a long time.  Friday I give a test to my Developmental students, and Monday next, Abnormal is on the block.  It should be a good time.

So, I've been busy.  This weekend, I'm relaxing.  I think.  Unless I can find a longer ladder.

This week's picture was taken at Petal Pushers Garden Center in Mora, MN, by my sister Lori.  I like the look -- especially the new Filson hat!  (And yes, it was taken Sunday!)

The silver is really starting to show!