Summer is here!

Here is a lovely picture of Italy? sent to me by my daughter (see Da Koch Blog). She asked me if I could water these flowers:
"Hi! I need a small favour... If it's not too much trouble.I am going away on holiday and I need someone to come over to water my plants while I am gone. In the hot weather they'll probably need water twice a day. Thanks a lot. I've attached a photo for your reference.

By the way, THE LADDER IS IN THE GARAGE"

Feeling that this is beyond my abilities at this time (mostly because I don't have a long enough hose and ...where is the water outlet anyway?!!), I have forwarded her request for help in keeping these plants from being thirsty...to many friends. Well the replies have ranged from "NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!" ......."You had better pray for rain!!!" ... "Unbelievable!"... to...... "Love it! Sign us up. No favour is too much to ask; no problem."

To all my dear friends and dear family, I think Laura and Ryan have given up this home and have a modest new one now with only a baby, a few plants....and a cat (that's another story).

Summer is here and holidays are approaching. Yippee! Bring it on!!!!!