Our neighbours are out canning tomatoes. They are having a *tomato party*! It is a sight to behold. They are such lovely people too. Everyone on our new street is, boy did we hit the neighbour jackpot buying this house. I love the canning and preserving traditions, they keep summer alive throughout the cold months.
Outside, Julian is finishing building our fence. Olivia is picniking with a friend. I'm about to take my little one for a long bike ride into the country. Yes, the country is literally right up the road. We live on the cusp of our city. Hopefully they won't build north of us for awhile. I like seeing the frogs migrate and the crickets bounce in the little storm ponds.
~bones of a poet~ the e-course is teaching us *new* ways of seeing! So I shall bring my camera on the bike ride, in the hopes of capturing the undiscovered beauty. Another new beginning for me.
A roast cooks in the crock pot, seasoned and getting tenderer and tenderer, I'll do up some small potatoes with garlic and steam some veggies too. Not quite a full roast dinner, as fall has yet to appear just yet. It is sunny with cooler evenings, my favourite time of the year. Okay that is all I have for now. There is much to be done and with school starting tomorrow, I want to enjoy this last glorious day of summer vacation,. I hope you are enjoying yours too. xo
love your dragonfly and the thought of a new beginning in the autumn, i've been feeling autumn is a waning of the past, but haven't yet seen what the new beginning is...maybe i just need to look
Posted by: julochka | September 07, 2009 at 11:27 AM
yes, agreed
;)
however...for me it is the start of school, the start of a new season, a time to throw the windows open again to feel the crisper air, a time to pull sweaters out and boots...all the things that begin again with each autumn. Maple sugar, apples, corn, tomatos...all of it ripe with flavour.
:)
Posted by: Gillian daSilva | September 07, 2009 at 12:00 PM
Lovely photo and autumn is my fave season. Your bike ride sounds like fun! As for the e-course, can't get it to open on my computer; must figure out the problem. xoxox
Posted by: Tara Bradford | September 07, 2009 at 06:25 PM
How lovely to find a neighborhood so special. Muffins and canning tomatoes, my how wonderful. I am so happy for you.
Posted by: Marilyn | September 07, 2009 at 06:32 PM
oh dear! and wouldn't you know it, FOUR large jars of tomatoes arrived not minutes ago :)
Four seems to be the magic number!
Posted by: Gillian daSilva | September 07, 2009 at 06:40 PM
Thank you!~
I hope you figure out the problem. Let me know if you want me to email you the content. xo
Posted by: Gillian daSilva | September 07, 2009 at 06:40 PM
amazing dragonfly shot. i just love dragonflies. the beams of light are precious.
Posted by: Se'Lah | September 07, 2009 at 07:16 PM
Ooh, this almost inspires me out of my canning rut! After one big canning blitz I haven't been able to get in the mood again. Consequently I've been trying to eat up everything in the garden so there won't be anything left to can!
Posted by: [email protected] | September 07, 2009 at 10:19 PM
i love the dragonfly!
hope you enjoy your last day of vacation! :)
Posted by: elizabeth | September 07, 2009 at 11:38 PM
Happy new beginnings! Each new season brings those feelings to me...
Had a wonderful trip with Elizabeth and Susanna..you would love them both!
x...x
Posted by: Stephanie | September 08, 2009 at 03:05 PM
Hola my wealthy friend... your riches are piling up!
Posted by: pam aries | September 08, 2009 at 08:36 PM
Hello..came across your blog today.Its lovely & inspiring!
Jas
Ireland
Posted by: Jasmine Esbach | September 09, 2009 at 07:19 AM
Hi Gillian,
It sounds like you and your family have really found the perfect place to live! SO happy for you!
You're in tomato heaven now!
xox
Constance
Posted by: Rochambeau | September 10, 2009 at 07:02 PM
Ahhh...this post is a deep breath of air...so relaxing. I agree with Constance, it sounds like you and your family have found the perfect place to live. That great! And it's an added plus to know someone who knows how to can summer vegetables. That's something I would like to learn. And yes, this cooler (not cold, though) weather is refreshing. Hope you had a wonderful day with your little one.
Posted by: susanna's sketchbook | September 10, 2009 at 09:17 PM
A tomato canning party...I love that! Such joy in this post, Gillian...thank you for sharing...And have a great weekend! :o)
Posted by: Tracy | September 11, 2009 at 09:50 AM
I love dragonflys...my guest bathroom has a shower curtain with dragonflys on it and I love it! I, too, am luck to have thoughtful and sweet neighbours. We are lucky to have them and yours are lucky to have you!
Posted by: lisa | September 11, 2009 at 11:07 AM
You do know how to savor, my friend. Congratulations on yoru successful move. That takes so much work and time and energy. I am so very glad it is going so well.
Posted by: Relyn | September 12, 2009 at 12:58 PM