I was afraid I wasn’t going to get any red tomatoes this year, then all of a sudden they all started turning last week.  I have about 3 times as many as this in the fridge.  Oh dear – more on the way!

This one was hiding by the fence – Circumference = 33.5 inches.

On this glorious morning, I was greeted by a new pumpkin flower opening to the sun.

There was one pumpkin on the ground and not in the net, so I figured I’d pluck it and let it ripen a little more inside.

8/15/2014 – Stay tuned, as I climb up into my attic, cut a hole in the ceiling and install a vent for the kitchen.  Also on tap is replacing two canister lights.  All in preparation for sanding, smoothing and painting the kitchen and dining room ceiling.  I can hardly stand the excitement.

8/23/2014 – Alright – I filled the gaping hole. Now I need to smooth it out. Plan is to put in two ceiling lights instead of just this one.

OMG My freakin back is killing me.  One too many trips to the attic, but it’s done for now.  There are more kitchen lights to replace, but these were the two biggies.  Now to smooth out the ceiling….tomorrow.

Aug 28 – The third light is in and the ceiling patching is sanded.  Might have to do one more sanding with a light sandpaper before painting.

There are also two remaining lights to replace.  I’m going to wait till it gets a little cooler in the attic for that though.

Things are really becoming quite the jungle in my small garden.  Good year for Beans, Cucumbers and Pumpkins.  The tomatoes have yet to turn red which is a little concerning!

Just recently, I started researching my options for fixing an outdoor water spigot.  I came across a product called Sharkbite.  These fixtures are great.  You can do plumbing without having to use solder.  It’s a little scary, but they seem to work great.  You just cut the pipes and push them on.  Here’s a picture.

Sharkbite Shutoff Valve