Weather: The warm weather has arrived. The official high was 86º, but our unofficial reading here was 91º. Fortunately, the average humidity for the day was only 47%. (Detailed Summary – click here.)

Daily Highlight: Bill and his friend Rob returned today, once again with their full set of skills. They stained the deck and completed painting the new rail for the steps. After the mandatory two days to dry, the deck will be ready for guests and family parties. [I hope to post a ‘Bill Skills’ item next week.]

All Hands on Deck: Today, we officially completed Spring cleaning. ‘Officially completed’ implies that my wondrous wife has inspected high and low with white gloves and determined that all is ‘satisfactory’. The term does not mean that I may relax or quit working. I have been told that there is much work remaining. As I have said before, we will explain all of this frenzied activity in an upcoming post call “Ruffles & Flourishes”.

Plantings: Nothing to report.

Harvest: Nothing to report.