Odd mix of photos today. It's cold, dark, and windy here... not much interesting to photograph. Did finish the repair on another of my aunt's baskets. The handle had broken off and there was expanding glue/foam insulation all over it. Luckily, I was able to scrape it off with a knife and pull out the old handle pegs. New handle is done! :) Before: After:

Your lavender Plectranthus is beautiful susanwv! Those 'Mona's seem to bloom forever. Yours is obviously a very happy plant. Great group of photos again today--cool bridge setting, autumn color [sadly lacking here :( ], and fun shots. This neighborhood cat was not very skilled at tree climbing in the first place, and on this day, was getting doubly insulted by an attacking mockingbird. Poor cat; what a rough morning he was having!

Lippizzaner horses during a training session at the Lipica stud farm in Slovenia. The trainer was very hard on the young woman who were doing the riding. One of them was on tears afterwards. Sorry the second picture is a bit fuzzy.

Holland America Lines has among their 'alternative' dining spots a restaurant named Canaletto. Italian dining. $15 each. They also offer Pinnacle Grill, a steak and seafood venue. $29.00 each. Pinnacle is very popular and, in my opinion, somewhat expensive for what one gets. Canaletto is more intimate and a good value. We prefer Canaletto. For our upcoming 42-day cruise, they will offer Osso Bucco. Yum!