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Mrs.V. and her cousin are just now dropping off our daughter at the airport.

Then they will be hitting the stores for some recreational shopping. ;) Probably won't get back here until the stores close.
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Lawnmowers, I hear lawnmowers.

Rain is coming so folk hereabouts are rushing to mow their lawns.

Botanical science needs to develop a grass that grows 2 inches high and then stops.
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Volkonski wrote: Thu Jul 29, 2021 12:08 pm Lawnmowers, I hear lawnmowers.

Rain is coming so folk hereabouts are rushing to mow their lawns.

Botanical science needs to develop a grass that grows 2 inches high and then stops.
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Now our lawn service who normally mow on Friday are here.

At least they are fast.
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The WLNG Fishing Report has been reporting excellent fishing around the East End all summer. Blue fish, snapper, porgies, the fish are out there.

I wonder- is this due to reduced fishing last year?

My observation is that there are fewer boats out on the bays than there were prepandemic even now.

I note that Mrs.V's relatives who usually go out on fishing party boats haven't done so this summer (this depriving us of free local fish ;) ).
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It being early evening the ice cream truck is making the rounds of the neighborhood.

It's catchy jingle moves around like a mobile carousel.

I have heard this truck hundreds of times but I have never once seen it. It doesn't come into the Circle.

In other news our hamlet's fire department carnival was last week. This week is Hampton Bay's FD carnival. Next week is Sag Harbor's FD carnival.

If you like FD carnivals the east end of LI is the place to be. ;)
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WLNG reports that Covid hospitalizations have doubled on LI since mid-July to over 600 now. Positivity rate has increased from 0.35 to 2.5.
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It being Sunday morning WLNG is doing its church directory.

Just on the North and South Forks there are churches offering masses in Ukrainian, Polish and Spanish.

That Spanish would be offered seems natural since there has been recent immigration here from Spanish-speaking countries.

Most Polish immigration occurred over 100 years ago. Yet "the little country church across from the train station " alternates Polish and English masses doing 4 of each every Sunday. It is not the only church offering Polish masses.

My knowledge about Ukrainian immigration to the East End is limited.
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Little girls on bicycles are riding around the Circle. A little boy is examining the trees.

The grandchildren of three of Mrs. V's cousins arrived yesterday. Also several dogs.

Things will be a bit noisy until they head to the beaches this afternoon. ;)
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Are the doggies disturbing your cat?
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Not so far. Dogs too busy playing with the children. :biggrin:
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More JAWS!

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Hey! Where’s the creamy filling?
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Porch report-

RAIN! :eek:

It is a dark and stormy night. ;)
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The Circle is getting quieter.

One family with children and a dog left this morning. The other family with children and dogs is loading up their SUV now.

We held our annual dinner in the Circle last night.

Due to some people being unvaccinated we contributed to the common table of potluck food but together with one of Mrs. V'S cousin's family made food for ourselves.

That cousin's granddaughters are too young to be vaccinated.

The other family group with young children didn't attend.
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Rain has arrived.

Still a table and two chairs in the Circle from last night.

WLNG playing "Here Comes the Sun". ;)

Rain means that the North Fork will empty out earlier than usual today. The beach goers and boaters will see no reason to stay. Outdoor dining and drinking won't be on offer.
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Still raining moderately.

Despite rain, ice cream truck is out hoping for customers.
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One of the McMansions immediately to our east is having a large outdoor party this afternoon featuring a mediocre Beatles tribute band. :(

I hope they don't go late into the evening.
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Mrs.V's youngest brother died about 40 minutes ago. Found unresponsive in his room at the care facility. :(
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I'm so sorry, V. Please express my condolences to Mrs. V.
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That's so sad. Hugs to you and Mrs. V. :bighug:
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