My friends. Once more into the breech…
The hay is down and had a good day of sun and a stiff cool breeze. The humidity was low which is the blessing. 
The rain looks even more serious for Monday night now. But if we miss the scattered shower that day we will get away with it I think. I hope. Touch wood. I do a lot of touching wood. 
Molly standing on her gate trying to talk. About dinner. 
Do you remember a couple of months ago when John brought home an abandoned oak tree. Well, about a month ago all its leaves turned brown and fell off. This did not seem like a good sign. Then all became clear when a whole lot of new leaves began to grow, all over the big little tree. New oak leaves actually push out the old leaves as they grow, which is why you often see the dead leaves hanging on an oak in the winter, come spring the new growth pushes them off. 
So I think it went through a MOLT. One way or the other it is making a magnificent recovery.
I hope you have a lovely day. 
celi
WEATHER:
Saturday 09/02 10% / 0 in
Generally sunny despite a few afternoon clouds. High near 75F. Winds light and variable.
Saturday Night 09/02 10% / 0 in
Partly cloudy skies. Low near 55F. Winds light and variable.
Sun
6:20 am 7:23 pm
Moon
Waxing Gibbous, 89% visible 5:21 pm 2:37 am
The Kitchen's Garden 
30 responses to “Once more into the breech”
I liked the pig most.
The photos show peace and (seeming) tranquility. Molly and the kittens are so winsome. Does The Cadet still come to the farm? I’ve missed hearing about her.
Great you got the hay in .. love love that shot of Molly! Beautiful pics Celi 🙂
That’s great news about the oak tree and for the info on how it grows its new leaves. We had a tree that played dead until my husband was getting ready to dig it up. Then out came the tiny leaf buds.
It’s been a week and I almost missed this. I’m that far behind but the tree is happy to be home, Molly looks just jolly and the kittens are so sweet I could just cuddle up with them. Love the nasturtiums. I just have to grow some next year.