Today

I just came back from a walk to our downtown area. Broadway is hopping as it is racing season in Saratoga. Went to the Post Office and then treated myself to a Pike's Roast coffee from Starbuck's. Quite strong, but I liked it.

After purchasing the coffee, I walked through Congress Park on my way home. The cedar waxwings were flitting here and there landing just long enough to get a look at this very pretty bird.

Now, I'm back home and since it's not too hot in the house, I'll hook for a bit. Here's where I'm at with my latest rug.

Horses and Wool

Yesterday, the Saratoga Yearling Sales got underway at the Humphrey S. Finney Pavilion in Saratoga Springs. Held ever August, the sales attract thoroughbred horse owners from all over the world. Although we were not in the market for a horse, we did take the opportunity to walk around and watch the potential buyers viewing the yearlings. So where does the wool part come in, you ask?

This horse reminds me of the wool Bay Colt:

And the flowers and leaves:

Tomato Red

Bamboo Green

Here is the inside of the pavilion where all the bidding takes place.

Just up in the corner of this next picture, I see Endless Sky.

 Here was my favorite horse. I'm a sucker for the silver ones!

Although this wool is called Gray Squirrel, it would work well as the coloring in this horse.

In the garden

I don't normally post pictures of my garden, but I thought I'd share a couple from this summer. First is a clump of hens and chicks in bloom. I love succulents and have several in my yard and in the house. The hens and chicks don't always bloom for me, but this year they outdid themselves!

The next photo shows my yellow hibiscus plant. I have two of them, purchased from a local greenhouse. I decided to invest in them, as they can come in for the winter, and then go back out next summer. Just beautiful. The two plants have been blooming all summer.