0412-turkeys
This group of turkeys had now reached the age where now that it was mating season, the group broke up. The toms were no doubt squabling. I was this lone tom. Another time I saw a tom with six hens. A few younger toms still travelled together.

0509-joan-flowers
These flowers were a thank you from Joan to Tara for helping her out.

0516-rhodies
The rhodies are just starting to bloom, white ones first. Others are still in the very early bud stage. The azaleas are partially in bloom.

0518-rhodies
The azaleas are now near full bloom. The white rhodies by the deck stairs are now in full bloom.

0520-daysailer-id

0520-rhodies
The azaleas are in full bloom. The white rhodies by the deck stairs are now in full bloom. The QHC rhodies by the entrance sign are in partial bloom.

0521-rhodies
The red rhodies by the deck stairs are now starting to bloom.

0525-rhodies
The azaleas are fully open. The red rhodies by the garage side door are now in bloom.

0607-fleet15
These are a few photos of FLeet 15 boats out on the Cove on June 7. The light could have been better.

0621-erin+mike-jim-photos
Almost all of these photos came out very nicely. There is only a slight blur or lighting problem in a few (out of over 100). The photos in the gazebo were particularly good with excellent color balance, quite an accomplishment considering they were backlit. None of them seem to have been adjusted other than by the camera software.

0621-erin+mike-wedding
Erin called on a Wednesday night to ask if we were busy the following Sunday. We said yes we were busy. She asked if we could get out of whatever we had to do. The answer was "not easily". Then she mentioned that she was getting married on Sunday and would really like us to be there. I immediately said I'd get out of my prior obligation.
The wedding was a simple civil ceremony at a park gazebo in Keene NH. Afterwards we all went to a very nice resturant. Some time later Erin and Mike will have a reception so that their friends could attend.
So why the rush? Her parents got four days notice.
Erin and Mike got engaged nearly a year ago but have been very busy with work and grad school. Mike got a new job in Maryland. Erin gave notice at her current job. During the summer she is in grad school. Erin got her COBRA letter and immediately decided they would get married rather than pay for health insurance. I called this frugal to a fault. They are happy.

0628-fleet15-alper
These photos were taken by Barry Alper. This was the first race day of the three race days of the Commodore Series.