Flown the Coop

Rather than the usual Rawk the Coop for August long weekend, we had a small informal gathering this year, based loosely around my birthday weekend. Cooperative weather and great company led to a resplendent weekend of much-needed R&R.....culminating with me aging a year!

We enjoyed some fresh produce from the garden, along with the near-obligatory fish fry and a few bonfires under starry skies. We also introduced some guests to Wheatley's new smokehouse.

Thanks to Vanessa, and John and Julie, for making the trek to celebrate the Big Day.

This year's iteration of The Garden (after a good weeding)

Cherry tomatoes

Sweet Hungarian peppers

Green beans!

Apples on the way too

Firing up the Fryer

Mushrooms swimming in Canola

Big Batch o' Fries

A Plethora o' Perch

A Feast Fit for Kings

Fireside Chats