After the memorial service for Phil we all got back to work. Busy errands are always a good antidote when dreadful things happen. I made a path joining our house up with Ayrie and Phil's houses. First I shovelled a path and raked it and then I plucked stones from the hill and planted them along the path.
This is what the path looked like after a couple of hot sweaty hours!
Another life affirming thing to do is have a lady's day out. Julie Borris very kindly invited Maddie and me to join her for the annual Charlevoix flower festival At one very posh house they even provided refreshments. Here are Maddie and Julie enjoying some ice cold water, strawberries and dear little cups of M&Ms.
At another house a small tycoon in the making sold lemonade for 75 cents. Maddie bought a cup and a home made cookie to help him on his path to success.
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Some of the gardens weren't as beautiful as others. This ugly toad did have the softest fern hair though. One of the ladies showing us around the gardens said that deer were a problem for the keen gardeners. They love to drop in for a nibble.
The day before Tom and I took a ramble through the woods and found some huge dandelions. Here is Tom making a wish.
And this is what he didn't wish for. Or at least I hope that wasn't what he wished for.
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