Notes from a Fiery Nest

The contractor for the patio we're getting put in started work today. It's expensive, but I don't envy him and his assistant shoveling in the hot weather... I did that with my folks at a couple of houses, and I know it's hard work.

In related news, roughly half of the back yard is now weed-free. Sadly, this also eliminated some wildflowers we were cultivating.