today . . .

let's see.  first thing out of the shoot, i set off the alarm by going out the sliders to the pool.  i run inside and turn off the alarm but it doesn't want to turn off.  finally agrees to do my bidding.  i wait for the alarm company to call.  they do not.  i start to clean the deck when who should arrive but my friendly neighborhood police officer.  yes, officer, everything is fine, so sorry to bother you.  then my phone rings and it is joanie.  the alarm company called her.  i call the alarm company and so on and so on.

anyway, i'm back there to clean up this mess:

 yes, i'm lazy.  i leave the deck alone all winter long. i know, i know.  stop yelling . . .

and tsk, tsking.

tomorrow this time it will be sparkling clean and shiny.  just not so much right now.

i'm taking a break.  i have the three chaise lounges to go and then i start the deck.  i need a break.  and maybe a nap.  yes, a nap.  definitely a nap.