Woke up a little too late to catch whatever still waters might have greeted the sunrise. By the time I was awake it was breezy enough in our own little part of the channel to make it wiser to wait for sunset, or maybe even tomorrow morning if I was going to be okay going across the more open water. Other more hearty kayakers might not be concerned, but I know my limits.
Never mind. I am grateful for the breeze in these crazy heatwave days that have more or less launched us full on into summer. A great day to do the laundry, and two loads are on the line already. Things could be dry before lunch. It's happened.
I am, of course, now stationed out on the deck, fully into a different kind of work week, my list long with the good tasks before me. I am joined here by no less than four chipmunks (so far) who are quickly finding all my hidden peanuts, and coming up close to look me straight in the eye and dare me to deny them more. Another happy distraction is a rather large turtle out sunning himself on the shoal. My guess is his shell is a full dinner plate in diameter. He seems to be thoroughly enjoying himself.
It was good to be back with people and getting things done in the city last week. It's good to be back here getting different kinds of things done now. This is sort of "Phase Two" of our cottage season this year. Two weeks before family time, which is its own thing altogether.
For now, let the quiet concentration begin!
