Talked with Terry last night, and Elinor had needed yet another surgery yesterday to try and control the bleeding - and just to add to the problem there were additional difficulties. No surprise that she is quite miserable. Would love to hear that everything is finally under control and she can actually get down to the business of recuperating!

This morning I borrowed a heavy-duty wire brush from Doug, and after soaking at the Apple Pool (such a perfect way to start off my morning) I went to work <g> on the metal steps at the Party Pool, removing the slippery moss build-up. Everyone is much happier with them now, though of course the moss will grow back.

Watched a woman painting with water colors by the pool (would love to see the finished picture) and also saw Warren and gave him my card so he can send me his artwork.  And I took some photographs this morning that could end up as artwork.  There's a thistle by the trail up to the Party Pool, and every time I pass by it there's usually a bumblebee collecting goodies from it - but this morning there were two, and neither one seemed to mind having its picture taken.  Haven't seen as many deer this summer, though yesterday a mama and fawn flitted across the little meadow by the Party Pool, and this morning there was a doe grazing between the swimming pool and Apple Pool, also creating photo ops.

Nancy made some yummy chocolate chip cookies today (prodding from Steve?) and depending on when Terry gets back from Denver today there could <g> still be some left for her.  I taste-tested one as an appetizer before lunch, and then (of course) had another one for dessert.