Day 1293: Garden Party 2015

Today Steve got called out to the crash site of a small plane in Dunkirk.  Apparently the passenger side door flew open when he took off.  Protocol calls for the pilot to land immediately if that happens, but he decided to try to close the door.  He was very lucky and was able to walk away from the crash site.  A deputy searching for him, however, stepped in a ground bee's nest, got stung and had a bad allergic reaction.  The paramedics were on site to tend to the pilot, so they were able to treat the deputy too.

So, that took most of the day.  He was home for a few hours and then drove off to two consecutive meetings concluding at 9:00.   He ran directly from the garage to the bathroom.  Isn't retirement wonderful?  So much free time to do whatever you want!

I spent the day escorting dear friends around my gardens.  They staggered their arrivals so I could visit with each guest.  Lovely.  The best surprise was a former student from the class of 2007 who arrived with her new fiance.   It was a delight to hear about their adventures in China and Peru, plans for their wedding in Vermont and her job with the NFL.

Allison told us the story of her career.  After graduating from SUNY Albany with a degree in physics and math, she was working at the White Inn as a receptionist.  That was ridiculous so she decided to go stay with a friend in NYC, slept on her couch and applied for jobs.  She landed a terrific one and after a couple years moved on to the NFL in statistics.  Honestly, Fredonia grads can do anything!

Of course, after all the guests left, I jumped in the pool and swam 300 lengths.  That takes me to 42 miles!

Trahlyta

Unnamed delicate lily in crescent garden