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Hey, Buckie.

@Drew Espinosa will love this.

The sun is quite hot, but the water is very refreshing.

Hey, Albert. How are you and Steve?

Hey, Drew! How are things in Texas?

Hey, Gary. Hey, Clo. Shame about the shoes.

Yup. He's been very well behaved, so far.

Hey, Dugh and Thistle. *scratches for the wee pup* How's Mum faring?

I thought the movie looked really bad. And I don't mean "scary".

Mickey is the only one in our family who likes horseradish. But Remy is the only one who likes pineapple. They're truly an odd couple.

Very. We brought Mickey's "new" boat on a trailer, and the boys are taking it for a spin on the water. BBQ ribs, coleslaw, and spicy sweet potato salad are on the menu for dinner. Morgan and I spent the afternoon snuggling in a hammock down near the water.

Hey, Bertie. How's you and Steve? Hey, Gary. How is Cookie? And Falkor?

Poor Gary. Sending gentle, cooling breezes your way.

I was speaking generally. Pizza and wine? Good combo.

You can't get back a deposit on a rental if three hungry boys have eaten the property down to the foundations.

Can't go wrong with wine.

We already had dinner. And I would never do that to them.

Too bad I'm not near an airport.

Balsamic-glazed pork chops, roasted beet salad and burrata, and pan-fried potatoes.

We're on vacation in Saugatuck. Morgan, myself, Mickey, Remy, and a new friend of theirs named Rory. He's about the same age as your neighbor Riley, or maybe a bit younger. We're staying in a little bungalow-style house that's right on the water. Master suite on the first floor, with two bedrooms in the loft. The view of the lake is wonderful.

Hey, Cassie! Hey, Bertie!

Hey, Caz! How's the family?

This one is a favorite of mine, and I usually serve it when I want to balance a heavier, rich casserole or a meat dish. However, I use balsamic vinegar instead of lemon juice, for a personal touch. https://theviewfromgreatisland.com/roasted-beet-and-burrata-salad-recipe/

Cheesy Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs Serves 8, but you might want to make more after tasting one Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes Total Time: 15 Minutes 8 hot dogs or Frankfurter-style sausages 16 strips of bacon, precooked* 8 hot dog buns 3 slices of American cheese, or another "melting" cheese of your choice *The bacon should still be pliable enough to wrap around the hot dogs 1. Preheat oven to 450 F /230 C /Gas Mark 8. 2. Slice each hot dog or sausage lengthwise, but don't cut all the way through. 3. Cut the cheese into small strips and stuff it into the opening of each hot dog. 4. Wrap two bacon strips around each hot dog, securing the ends with toothpicks or wooden skewers. 5. Place the hot dogs on a jelly roll pan, and bake for 10 minutes, or until the bacon is crisp. 6. Let the hot dogs cool for several minutes, then remove the skewers. Serve in buns with toppings of your choice.

Hey, Dugh and Thistle. *scratches Thistle behind the ears* Looking forward to a kilting story or two.