Spring has sprung

Every time I start believing that nothing will be built in the big field next door, some changes happen.

Last fall they had a short gravel driveway put in. Then nothing.

But now, surveyors were over there for an afternoon.  They rode around on an ATV. They were using their scopes and tripods and even flying a huge drone over the field and the woods behind.

I kept being tempted to walk over there and ask some questions, but did not.

You can see my life follows the same old routine. I made soup again, using another can of roast beef.

This time it was cabbage, beef and bean. I sort of loosely followed a recipe that was a favorite of Lonnie's...but used more cabbage and less beans.

This is what makes me feel like spring is really here...the pool guys were here to uncover the pool and get it running. 

Yep, the water is too cold but warm days in the forecast will heat it up a bit.

Lots of things are blooming around the yard.

Lilacs and Purple Smoke Tree.

Big fat flowers but no real aroma and not very attractive to pollinators. 

A few blooms on the Buckeye Tree. Most are high up where I can't see them. A big Bumble Bee enjoying this bloom.

There is a cluster of May Apples that have been here since we moved here. I see big patches of them in the surrounding woods too.

This Weigela does have a pleasant aroma.

The Clematis is starting to bloom too.

I took care of a task that's been on my list for a while. I set up arrangements for my cremation.

Hopefully it will be a long time before it's needed but I didn't find to be depressing at all (other than handing over the payment).  No service - just a simple cremation.

Cremation Society of Kentucky handled the deal. Very reasonable price and polite and efficient to work with.

I feel good about having that taken care of.