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We got out for a short ride of 15 miles on Saturday and than I joined a group for a Sunday ride and got in 100 miles for a shortened week with the return from Ohio being the interruption.

Our patio has several plants along a wall that bordered our road but even with that and the planting of tombstone roses recently, too many gaps.  So, we ordered curtains and hung them for a nice effect.  Seems like it's another room to the house.

With the start of a new week, 38 miles to the south with a stop at the Pentano grade school and their infamous scorpion.  

We got rid of an ineffectual landscape company so I could enjoy the landscaping instead.  Unsure of the bush but it was in need of a haircut so we bought hedge trimmers and got to work.

Not bad!  The bush in the background was done professionally on our neighbors property and I think my outcome compares favorably....if I do say so myself.  We're busy packing for the trip to Lake Tahoe.  One of the hikes I'd like to do includes part of the Pacific Crest Trail.  Hoping the snow is not too deep.