Good News: I still love my bike. I took the girls for a ride to the park
and back this morning. One of them whined almost constantly that she was
hot and uncomfortable, but I still manage to enjoy myself (despite my
own purple, sweaty face) in the knowledge that I was getting a little
exercise and doing a teeny tiny bit for the environment by skipping a
car ride.
Bad News: Both of the giant elm trees in our backyard are marked for
destruction. We knew this was coming, but the reality is sinking in, and
they'll be gone by the end of summer. No more backyard shade for us.
We're doing our best to enjoy them while we can, even though they're
dropping leaves like it's October.
What beautiful sweater. Looks good on you.
Too bad about your trees. I'm in the same boat only I've got 15 elms, many I'm sure that need to be removed.
Heidi
Your spiral sweater is gorgeous. What talent you have for designing!
Nebraska Knitter
Are you aware that there is a 'cure' for Dutch Elm Disease? There is some liquid that is pumped into the tree circulation system. I saw it being done in a park in Portland, Oregon, which has a beautiful avenue of trees in the downtown.
It looked like an emergency ward, with IVs hooked up to about 10 trees and the rest waiting.
but it works!