The summer is flying by at a speed which makes a person dizzy. Every Monday the forecast proclaims the next weekend will be sizzling hot and by Tuesday the temperatures have changed. It's becoming a game to see how fast the forecast will be changed. One good thing is that the price at the gas pumps is steadily going down. I hope I haven't spiked this trend by commenting so I'll knock on wood and hope the trend continues.
The gardens are starting to kick in and the beans, carrots and cucumbers ore producing well. Our peas had too much moisture and after two pickings are basically done. The radishes went to seed in record time and the watermelon are waiting for those hot temperatures which don't seem to last more that a day. The nights are cool which is good for sleeping but not so good for ripening tomatoes. People who planted peppers are complaining that the plants are no bigger than when originally planted. They also need the heat for more than a day. But the lilies look great and we have not seen that lily beetle in this area, yet. Our poppy garden is almost finished blooming but the bachelor buttons and calendula have taken over and with the help of the dahlias the garden is still a blaze of colour.
Just married
Best wishes go out to Armando Loewen of Rosenfeld and Annie Harder of the Winkler area who exchanged vows on July 19 at the Altona Rhineland Church. The celebration meal which featured Mexican chicken as the main course was held in a massive tent set up at the skating rink in Rosenfeld. the couple will be making Winkler their home and the Rosenfeld community wishes them all the best.
Family gathering
Mike and Anna Wolfe's farmyard was filled with vehicles and laughter on Saturday, July 26 when the Friesen clan descended onto the yard. Approximately 50 people enjoyed the superb noon day meal which included the traditional varenika and farmer sausage. This year Mike Wolfe added his own touch with a leg of pork which had been on the smoker all night. The meat had a delicate smoked flavour and was so soft you could cut it with a fork. The guest brought a variety of salads and desserts and no one went home hungry. Three family members celebrated birthdays the month; Thomas Wolfe - July 14, Ben Friesen - July 17 and Aunt Anna Friesen - July 21, so we had a big birthday cake. The rain held off until late afternoon and that was a good thing.
Progress report
With all the activities the past weekend, I must confess I overdid it a bit. Not only did we have the family gathering but Altona celebrated its 50th Sunflower Festival. We didn't make it to the parade on Saturday but I took in the quilt show and car show on Sunday. My brother Martin had two cars at the show so pictures had to be taken. My ankles began to hurt before the free watermelon and rollkuchen in the park so Dave and I headed home. Someone gave me information concerning ankle replacement so I googled it on the Mayo Clinic website and will be discussing this with my surgeon next week Tuesday. I would like to go for a so called normal walk on these wonderful summer evenings. It's only with the help of family and friends that I manage to stay positive.
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