We have had some beautiful days which allowed us to splash in the pool (we have an above ground pool that we fill up at the beginning of June, it is about 4 foot deep) after mowing the lawn.

Yesterday it started raining, and we realised that we actually haven't had much rain over the last 3-4 weeks. So last night we went for a walk in the dark in the rain with our umbrellas, hundreds of fireflys were putting on a light show too which was a bonus.

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Julie has been watering her flowerbeds (and my veggie patch) for a while. The water comes from our well which is over 200 feet deep, and we have plenty of cold, clean, clear water (the Well has an electric pump which kicks in when the pressurised reservoir tank is low(this holds about 10 gallons). If you want to know more check out this link on Buying a House With a Well and Septic System in Canada. Our well is a Drilled well and we have a concrete septic tank.

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The Whelbourn household is busy preparing for a holiday in the UK (I wont give the exact dates just incase the burglar in New Brunswick is reading my blog ), but suffice to say there will be much packing and repacking because Transat Airlines are sticklers for the 20Kg limit. I am going to attempt an all time minimum civilian pack for a two week visit. My packing skills while serving in the Army were legendary. For a 6 week exercise I packed soap; razor; shaving brush; toothpaste and toothbruth; 5 sets of undies (because Jules insisted); 5 pair of socks; couple of tee shirts and perhaps an extra shirt; Jumper in case it got chilly and mess tins with KFS (which I still have).

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So my packing this holiday will be multi functional set of clothes where the addition of a slight accent colour or jacket will set off my jeans/shorts for that man about the seaside look. ( no I don't wear ankle socks with sandals). Infact I just might publish the David Whelbourn recommended packing list for two weeks in the UK.

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Kathryn and Gemma have both registered for UNB courses in September. Kathryn didnt make the Nursing draft this year(applied too late) and so she is taking some non-degree courses to improve her GPA and get her mind back into studying.

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Jules has been busy redecorating the hall and stairs which she completed yesterday (well I saw her putting a mirror back on the wall). She is a great painter and decorator. During her spare time she has been making some more dresses, handbags, scarves etc... and her sowing room is starting to look like a designer shop.  Just incase you think she is slacking, she also looks after the three of us, and tends her flowerbeds!

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Me? oh I have just been going to work and playing around on the computer OH yes I have planted a veggie patch (I think I mentioned digging in the garden a couple of entries ago). Well the Peas are doing great, the spring onions are coming through too, and I have to put in some netting so the peas have something to climb up.

Gemma has been practising her Macro photography so here are a couple of shots that might interest you.

To see more go to her art site