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Give Steve a pair of scissors and point out which one you want him to cut.

So does my son. He's been doing it for about 15-16 years.

I used my beard/hair clippers to buzz my hair about six weeks ago. Took it down to 5/8" and then just trimmed around my ears to keep it neat as it grew in. With so many guys doing it I didn't look or feel out of place. Still it was nice to get it cut professionally.

Oh, if only it were so. It is kind of you to ask.

Now arriving Albert's Armchair Tours ...

Barber shops here in SC were permitted to open again yesterday. I admit I think some things are moving more quickly than they ought. I don't believe in-house dining is safe and much as I would like a massage I will not be scheduling an appointment for one. However I was the barber's first client of the day. We wore masks and everything was sanitized prior to use so I felt comfortable. I was last there on Feb 25th, twelve weeks ago. I'm now sporting a nice neat military crewcut.

My head knows the weather is gonna shift, it aches. I got a haircut today. It's been 11 weeks since I was last at the barber.

You rely on the 'roos to keep the lawn tidy?

It's very warm and humid. To took Thistle for a short drag at dawn, he dawdled because of the heat. We're forecast to have heavy rains the next couple of days.

We had shrimp baked in parchment over brown basmati rice and roasted asparagus.

I would hazard a Wembley as that's a British weapon and more likely at hand after WWI.

To me the mustard sounds the better option since I don't care for thousand island dressing. Mum and I had fresh strawberries with vanilla ice cream ... tasty.

Glad you got the delivery, mostly as you got to see the lad. Sorry your relationship with Cookie is currently crap. For both your sakes I hope she's well again soon. You'll write again, be patient with yourself.

Thank you for the kind wishes, alas it is not so. I will however survive.

You mean because of the baggy britches?

If you don't knead it why are you making it?

The best part is there isn't currently an alligator resident in the pond as that is sometimes the case.

Not a single chair in sight ...

Thistle went swimming in the pond today. I was not best pleased as he'd just had a bath yesterday afternoon. Despite being eight years-old this was his first time in the water. Mum brought him out to me as I was finishing my morning labors. He was on his leash which is standard for him until the neighbor openned their door and left their lab pup out off leash. He is terrible about leashing the pup when he brings her out. She tends to swarm all over Thistle as she's not well controlled. I unclipped Thistle so the two dogs wouldn't become tangled in his leash and to allow him more freedom to escape from her. Next thing we know about six of the local ducks come wandering down the backlawns and Thistle and Pippin take off after them. The ducks took flight headed for the pond with the dogs sprinting in pursuit along the bank. About 100 feet down the pond the ducks landed and Thistle took a flying leap after them. He covered a good 6-8 feet before he landed with a splash. When he realized he wasn't going to catch the ducks he turned around and swam back to the bank and climbed out as nice as you please. He got well rinsed with the garden hose and then sprawled in the sunshine to dry. That was his adventure for the day.

Oh poop!

I'm well enough thank you. After an early morning walk with the pup I spent a couple of hours laying paving stones as a walkway between Mum's and her neighbors. Despite having a bit of headache I was able to lay about a quarter of the stones before the heat became too much. They are pleased with the results so far as am I. I'm taking a break from the job tomorrow to rest as working today aggravated the migraine plus the shoulder I injured in the car accident in January is not taking kindly to the physical stress I'm putting it under.

Wait ... if the vet prescribed pumpkin for Cookie why did your daughter deliver it for you? I do hope she's improved soon, Cookie not your daughter though I wish her well too.

Wow, what incredible depth and texture.

Sorry for your friend but very pleased for you. Now you can buy treats for the herd.