I don't know why, but I am so attracted to day lilies. There is something about their colors that I can't resist. There are some really beautiful ones here today. Bob, I've never seen a fairie ring before. Thanks for sharing that. Though the waspy looking creatures look nasty. Interesting pictures all around today. Thanks.

Our last morning on Block Island a niece who had come over the night before, ran in the Block Island Triathlon -- her first ever. Ready to start: and they're off. First a short sprint down the beach around a flag and then into the water for a 1/4 mile swim. Coming out of the water. Next is the bike phase Out. twice around a loop on the west half of the island, and back. 12 miles total. Transition for the run. First down the beach about 1/2 mile and back Then about 1 1/2 miles up the other way, and back. Finish Official time 1:41:16

Today my wife rode in a horse show that was sponsored by a local high-end saddle maker. It was her first show on her younger horse Brooklyn since February when the horse was injured. The show consisted of a round of "Hunters" (where the horse is judged on on how well it moves while jumping the course) and round of "Equitation" (where the rider is judged on how well she rides a more difficult course of jumps) and a written portion that had to be completed by the day before the show. She got second place in the Hunter round, fourth place in the Equitation round and with the points from the written portion, she ended up in first place overall.In addition to the ribbons, the painted tray, and a small amount of prize money (enough to cover her entry fees and have about $120 left to bring home) she also won half off a custom saddle of the new design that the saddle maker has developed.

Agapanthas "Twister" that I planted yesterday. Now I'm not sure it was a wise thing to do as I'm reading they can grow very wide. Guess I should have read the tag better instead of being swept away by the blooms!