Today was the first day this week that we haven't seen rain.  The day was cooler than it has been, but the temperatures are actually seasonal.  In spite of the rain, we have had a few play sessions at the dog park, finding that our "puppy" is now the size of a full grown boxer which proves quite comical as he tries to run and romp with the agile adults.  His feet are as large as my fists and his coordination is both giant dog and puppy awkwardness.  His favorite "friend" is an old 130 lb German Shepherd who is slow and not interested inspite of the puppylike attempts to intice him to play.
     This week is the end of the town population surge, as the students at the local large university have been taking exams and packing up for home.  Tomorrow will be crazy in town as graduation is held, then the town will be returned to the locals for a couple of quiet months.  This has its advantages, such as actually getting in to the local restaurants, but we  miss the young folks when they are gone.
     This weekend is Mother's Day and since our move here, we have gone to Mountain Lake Hotel for brunch each year.  This tradition we will continue, but this will be the first year that we won't have any kids with us when we do.