Day 180: Chautauqua Solar Flare

Forty of my 120 day lilies are blooming.  One of my favorites is a deep golden yellow ruffled bloom called Chautauqua Solar Flare that was hybridized at the Nass day lily farm in Westfield.  It's time for another trip to the farm to see their newest creations.

I had made a commitment to swim a mile in a day by the end of June, so tomorrow is my last chance.  I did 3/4 of a mile today, so I think I'm ready.

The wildlife in our yard are not afraid of us at all.  The squirrels are so addicted to the seed in the bird feeders that they don't run off when we approach.  While I was in the pool, two young fawns emerged from the woods, no doubt to munch on my hostas.  I found a trail of tracks right through one of the lily beds and a dozen buds were chomped off.  I sprayed more stinky liquid fence, but it doesn't seem to drive them away.