neighborhood things

Summer colds are no fun.  Both H and I ended up with one - he says I gave it to him but then he gave it right back to me - and it kind of derailed our weekend.  Oh, we still got out for trail runs and bike rides (H) and five mile dog walks (A and M), but then there had to be naps to recuperate and we ran the house out of tissues and A didn't get up to Alta for a real hike.  Next time, I guess.

Sunflower in the morning

It was also bloody hot and windy.  Anything we got out to do, including the dreaded weeding, had to be done as early as possible.  The sun is coming up later, of course, but Milton and I still headed out for our Dimple Dell loop both Saturday and Sunday before it came over the mountains.  Even so, it was nearly 80 when we began, so I made sure to wear my hydration vest so I could give him water during the walk.

Young one, still growing

The sunflowers are getting into swing, which is so cheerful and also good for the birds.  The local bison were out, grazing in their pasture and entirely unimpressed with the people stopping to check them out.  M and I met up with a number of the regular early morning Dimple Dell dog walkers; M is becoming expert at wheedling treats out of them.  And, before the wind kicked up, there were hot air balloons wafting about over the Salt Lake valley.  Not for me, but also cheerful.

Oquirrh mountains in the background

Next time, I swear, there will be an actual hike.