Wow, fescue that looks great and the turkeys, the trees, it's magnificent. What more can you ask for? Oh I know. You need a water feature. But I'm sure you probably got one or two of those already. I hope it is not turned into a mini-mall by this time next year. Never take it for granted!

At the end of our block, they hold an annual pot luck for the neighborhood. Its a cul de sac street, so they close it off to traffic, put out tables, everyone brings a pot luck dish. The Email invitation says that people with the last initials A-G bring salads, G through o bring main dishes, a small group brings paper plates and silverware Everyone brings their own beverage. It has grown over the years. Its wise to start with people who live in a connected area first and work from there, and have it outside. You can get permits to close off a street and have a block party. Just be sure to invite everyone on that block to begin with. Where I lived before we had walk streets with no traffic so it was easy to put tables out and do a block party on holiday weekends. July 4, etc., Dont forget you do need a clean up crew for the next day. If you are willing to organize this--its wonderful. People are happy to go to these block parties, it just takes somebody who is interested in setting it up. Discuss this with several neighbors and together pick a day and a place to have it--outside. Send out flyers. Yippee block party. Get Email addresses for next year. Guests sign in at party. Take photos--put one on next years Email announcement & flyer, and presto--you have the 2nd annual block party. Then when you run for mayor--you have a mailing list and supporters.

I just got back. I had to get on the horse from the back of the pick up truck. LOL! A short ride, but I'll probably still be sore tomorrow. Several of my friends are afraid to ride since they have gotten up in years. I have a friend who is a pretty big gal and her horse spooked and tossed her on her fannie. She still has horses, but She said She will never ride again. It was a perfect day. Now, I'm looking forward to making Turkey Tetrazzi tonight. I sent Main Man to the store for some ingredients. Gayle

We have a 40 year old Meyer lemon tree here.....produces tons of lemons all year long. Our neighbor has an orange tree and a tangerine tree and the people down the street has a fig tree and a quince. The plum tree next door is nearing it's end but we have enjoyed great plums for years.