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August Retrospective

August is usually very hot at its start and becomes cooler towards its end. Not so this year, here at least. Our opening temperatures were somewhat lower than usual but as the month progressed, we became consistently hotter, especially over the last couple of weeks. Nevertheless, as summer winds down – it officially ends on September 22, just over three weeks from now – here’s a look back.

August 2’s lovely rain-pink hydrangea.
August 4’s gingko biloba …
… and frolicking fish.
The Snowbirds, the Canadian military’s aerobatic demonstration team …
… put on a terrific show …
… while later summer flowers – like anemones – began to put on their own show …
… including sunflowers …
… and mountain hydrangeas.
Wine grapes began to hit their stride …
… as the days became hotter and hotter …
… somnolent and slow.

We’re still in slo-mo as it remains very hot, so our summer may linger past its official end date.

Happy Sunday.