SOT Kayaks = FUN

I love the way the color is reflected on the water in this photo.

The boys came over after school this evening to try out the SOT (sit on top) kayaks on our small pond. They're fun and safe. If you tip over, you fall off instead of being trapped in the cockpit. The water was refreshing after a very hot day at school. While paddling around, the boys spotted a big bullfrog. On closer inspection, the frog was being swallowed by a big water snake! Frog couldn't hop because Snake had Frog's feet in his mouth. We caught (and killed) the snake, and the frog hopped into the water and disappeared. That makes three snake encounters in the past two days! YUCK!
We're hoping to close soon on the property we bought in June. We're eager to take possession and start cleaning up. There will be MUCH to do! Watch for pictures and progress reports here.
We had so much rain in June we thought it would never stop. But, it stopped! I think we have gone about 5 or 6 weeks with no measurable precipitation. Everything around here is dried up, brown and withered. Sad for area farmers!
We celebrated our 40th anniversary last week. I also attended my 40th class reunion. WOW! Dennis has a birthday coming up soon, and we're be celebrating at the Keokuk Aquatic Center.
School is back in session and I'm again driving the bus. Not much change in my route this year.
That's it for this time!