Back in the 21st Century

Yes, I've been slacking. No, it's not my fault. I was in the middle of nowhere sans internet and cell service. Other than the TV and newspapers and other people occasionally getting reception, it was basically like living in the stone age. With plumbing and electricity and a coffeemaker.

Last Friday my family minus one brother headed up to my grandparents' place in upstate New York. Their backyard looks something like this:

And when I say "something like" I mean "exactly like" since this is their backyard. One of my favorite views on the planet.

The rest of the week has been spent with a view like this:

Needless to say, I haven't accomplished much. I did buy and send postcards to everyone who asked for one and some who didn't. Except the Gheys, I will have to find one now that I'm in Niagara Falls, but that will have to wait until after the Clambake.

So there. That's what I've been up to. Today is Clambake prep, which includes building tents, retrieving tables, cutting back growth from the path for the hayrides, a collapsing bouncy castle, and babysitting my 4 month old cousin who is about as energetic and talkative as I am (which is to say, he isn't, and babysitting him is like watching grass grow, only waaaaaaaay cuter).

A final note, since I've been driving a lot lately, I've gone through quite a few CDs. It's a good thing this trip is solo, since I like to sing in my car. Loudly. So, here we have it: Top Gear (my favorite show about cars) voted this song the best song in the world to drive to. Ever. Queen's "Don't Stop Me Now"