Big Sky: September 2015

September 2015 brought only one or two days of rain to this area of Pennsylvania.
There were dramatic skies and clouds.
Here is one optical effect observed while checking the roof one sunset.

And, here, the sky during a visit to Whole Foods parking lot.

An intensely clear day with no clouds on the equinox at the Jersey Shore.

The sunset above Mt Airy one evening in September.

Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting Landscape Sept 2015

Above, wood chips delivered from Awbury Arboretum for Meeting workday.

Below, the friendly team that spread that entire 10 cubic yards of mulch.

The Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting Rain Garden actually got rain one day in September!

Which it handled well.

Below, native wildflowers that thrive despite deer and drought:  Snakeroot and Goldenrod.

Hull Bathroom: Wall Tiling

This series of photos shows the long process of tiling the shower surround, after having built up the walls with 'Hardee Board,' filled cracks and seams and prepared the surface.

Alan manages a smile even with laying over 500 tiles.

Maybe he is just happy to be nearing the end of the laying process.

Then, grout is applied carefully between all those tiles.

At bottom, Alan wipes the haze of grout off of the tiles.

Hull Bathroom: Floor and Fixtures

Laying out the floor above.

Below, bathroom with floor installed and then with fixtures put in place.

Tub has a red paper to protect the finish during work.

Hull House Outside: Sept 2015

Restored gas line cut above, with dark mulch, sculpture and cover crop behind.

Below, around carport, with cleared area under Silver Maple and new bog by Banana.

Behind the house, outlining the contour of the edge of the hill with pots of rocks and starting to lay out pipe to get downspout water away from the house.

Richmond Visit; September 2015

Dear Friends

A wonderful old Willow Oak above to left.

Below, genteel door of the 'Daughters of the Confederacy,' modeled after the White House.

And, the interior of the Confederate Chapel.

All on the grounds of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

A very crowded living room.

Shore Wedding: A Joyous Occasion Sept 2015

Tim and Sarah met many years ago when they were 9.

Now, after a long wait, they sailed together to the Jersey Shore to celebrate their marriage.

 The bride has a warm welcome for Alan.

Tim & Sarah prepare to address the crowd.


Against the setting sun, Tim tells the story of family, sailing and a welcome re-union.