Some old reliable September friends have made themselves evident recently – the morning glories are winding in profusion, the datura is making its first peek, chubby bubby squirrel popped in for a nosh and talk about the epitome of a ‘dinner plate’ dahlia!
Regardless of the genre of adornment - Fins, Feathers, Wings, Petals or Legs – there is an immutably perfect niche for all visitors to our Coconut Island in the Sky this month.
As we endure what we hope are the last of the long hot summer we have redoubled our endeavors on the all-out window rehabilitation. Joshua had little to do on the back atrium window so we are pleased to report that one is completed.
As we revel in the first sort of real monsoon season that Joshua and I can remember, bunches of new stuff are happening. The crotons and begonias in our two big flower boxes are bursting at the seams.
Our hot and dry August 2026 has the one UPSIDE of attracting a wide menagerie of our local critters each night. While the leftovers are surely a draw, I wager the watering hole is more important to everyone’s wellbeing.
The recent rains and high winds finally spelled the imminent demise of the lattice patio cover outside the Chauffeur’s Quarters patio doors. We quickly determined that a complete demo and different construction would serve us better.
Did you even know that TSH offers a Rec Center & Lounge for Helpers Only? Well, we don’t really but that is the sign we put on the garden garage before we knew it was going to be the Capt.’s new digs. No real reason to remove it as I escape there sometimes for my 1-hour vacation when he is absent.
Of the nearly incalculable blessings, magic, and FUN we enjoy at The Surgeon’s House, serving duck eggs, homemade goat cheese and goat yoghurt rank pretty stinking high. They take a second only to knowing the two couples who are responsible for these fine creatures and the delicious fruits of their husbandry.
Just a couple of days ago I was lamenting to Joshua that we had not seen any raccoon families this year then lo and behold, the camera was ‘incorrectly aimed’ so that we enjoyed the following happy surprise!
Here at TSH, it is time for fun, relaxation, and whatever feeling nurtured and ‘just being’ means to you.
