yesterday was our annual block party.  there are 12 houses on our cul-de-sac, and 3 of those houses are new-ish neighbors.  we usually get together mid-september, timing it to the date when the local boyscouts have their lobster sale, but this year i felt it was important for everyone to meet and have the summer to become friends.  we have a soup party planned for winter, also.  (everyone brings a different soup).  it was hot.  Africa hot.  and the grill going full time didn't help.  one neighbor had a giant inflatable water slide for the kids, which kept the whining (from them) down, but as the afternoon wore on, and the slushy adult beverages disappeared, a few of us them wanted to rush the slide.  fortunately for the inflatability of the slide, that would have required standing up and moving, so the adults stayed put.  i have to say i really enjoy my neighbors.  we all have each others garage door codes, and look out for one another.  it takes a cul-de-sac to raise a child, and each one of those kids has a safe haven at their pick of houses on the street. (some have better snacks, though).  It felt nice to just relax with people I've known for 11 years, and catch up with some of them.  husband leaves for chicago tomorrow, then somewhere else the week after.  it figures that when we finally start re-establishing our love and marriage bonds, his travel schedule heats up.  maybe that's why we're getting along!  tomorrow is the only day i don't have appointments or full phone days scheduled for the fundraiser, so i plan to hit the resin.  having a blast making these necklaces.  one of my vendors asked why i needed such a large order of their material, and i told them what i use it for.  they are now going to carry some of my necklaces!  cool beans.  more about that after the deal is sealed.  meanwhile, a sleepy, peaceful day - napping, laundry and not much else.  the circle is cleaned & cleared of tables and pop tops and trampolines - any food bits carried away by crows and raccoons.  the hot spell continues with rising humidity that hints of a cooling rain, but never delivers.  diva is desperate for a Big Walk, but can't manage it.  our out time is the crack of dawn, before the sun is fully awake.  or after the sun sets, which is a few degrees cooler, but not by much.  i love warm days and very cool nights.  (not this warm, tho).  looking forward to finding a cool night.
ok - off to laundry land.