Friends are coming for the weekend.

Rain is predicted.

I was getting the survival basket ready for the guesthouse...it hadn't been on the bench for two seconds, when Pasha claimed it. 

He is supposed to be an "outside" cat.  He pounces on every opportunity to be with "his people".  

The old bread dough trough holds old and new magazines.

Clouds are gathering for more rain.

Our guests might want to spend a little time relaxing and reading. 

Books can keep us company.

No matter how many times I have read them, there is always something new to discover. 

I try to have books which might appeal to everyone.

You have probably read all of them.

This is one of my favorite short reads. 

There is no end to the variety.

Some old books  are always full of "new ideas". 

A book here and there for the child in us. 

A book of Poetry by the bedside is a must. 

Dreaming of far-away-places is part of a visit.  

This book will keep you entertained for days. 

Are you sure you know Shakespeare?

And, there should be fresh flowers.  

Have a great weekend my dear friends, 

Gina 

Now you see it, now you don't

The Main house on the right 

Now you see it,

Now you don't.
When we built our house, 20 years ago, we tucked it in between existing trees.  

More than one hundred year old trees needed to be trimmed. 
Major branches were breaking threatening the house and roof. 

The bucket crew did most of the work.

The climbing crew was called upon when heavy equipment would have destroyed the lawn.

Our fruit trees are still growing.

The guests house has just enough young trees for plenty of privacy.

Have a wonderful week my dear 

Blogging Friends, 

Gina