TO WHERE THE MORE NORMAL NOISE WAS HANGING OUT

 FLOWERS GROWING AMONGST THE BOULDERS AT GODERICH'S ROTARY COVE

With the Perseid meteor shower happening Wednesday night, I was hoping to maybe see a couple of meteors, but alas, by the time I made it out to my night sky spot, I couldn't even see the Planet Venus because of a combination of clouds and I suspect, some high-altitude smoke from the western wildfires.  Oh well, it was another nice summer's evening drive, and it was nice to hear a chorus of crickets again. If the sky is clear tonight, I will try again.

 WEDNESDAY NIGHTS SUNSET AS SEEN FROM MY WALKING ROAD

 THE SETTING SUN SEEN THROUGH A HAZE

On the way to my walking spot this sunny and warm morning, I passed the orange tractor ditch-cutting mower on Bayfield River Road.  Seeing that, I had little hope that the flowers and grasses along the east side of my gravel walking road would still be there.  But, slowing down for my turn onto the Stirling Line, I was heartened to see flowers and grasses still standing tall and waving in the morning's gentle breeze.  I enjoyed my walk despite knowing that by the time I return for my evening walk, all the beautiful wildflowers, grasses, and plants could all be gone.  So, I said my goodbyes just in case. But they will all return next Spring, growing more profuse than ever.  And, with a bit of luck, I just might be there to welcome them all back again just like I did this past Spring:))

 TOOK THIS SEGMENT OF PHOTOS ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF MY WALKING ROAD THIS MORNING WITH MY iPHONE

 MR. THISTLE HAS ALREADY GONE TO SEED, BUT IT HAD THE PRETTIEST PURPLE BLOOMS ON IT

 THE WEST DITCH ON THE RIGHT SIDE HAS BEEN CUT, BUT THE EAST DITCH ON THE LEFT SIDE AS OF THIS MORNING HADN'T BEEN CUT YET

Following my walk, and with an A&W breakfast coupon in my hand, I headed off to Goderich.  I was hoping to get my quiet little table in the corner, but there was a whole gaggle of people in that area all talking at once, so I had to retreat around the corner to where the more normal noise was hanging out.  From A&W it was down to the harbor and beach area for a few quick photos before heading home after a quick stop at Walmart.

 FLOWERS REACHING FOR THE SUN

 CHICORY FLOWERS

 QUITE A PARADE OF LITTLE TYKES CROSSING THE ROAD HERE NEAR A&W

Al's Music Box:: I Want To Hold Your Hand by The Beatles.

GROANER'S CORNER:((The following are actual church bulletin board bloopers found in churches across the United States::

- "Next Sunday Mrs. Vinson will be soloist for the morning service. The pastor will then speak on 'It's a Terrible Experience'."

- "Due to the Rector's illness, Wednesday's healing services will be discontinued until further notice."

- "Weight Watchers will meet at 7 PM. Please use the large double door at the side entrance."

- "The eighth graders will be presenting Shakespeare's Hamlet in the church basement on Friday at 7 PM. The congregation is invited to attend this tragedy."

- "A song fest was hell at the Methodist church Wednesday."

- "Potluck supper: prayer and medication to follow."

- "The outreach committee has enlisted 25 visitors to make calls on people who are not afflicted with any church."

- "Eight new choir robes are currently needed, due to the addition of several new members and to the deterioration of some older ones."

- "The choir invites any member of the congregation who enjoys sinning to join the choir."

- A new loudspeaker system has been installed in the church. It was given by one of our members in honor of his wife.

- Please join us as we show our suport for Amy and Alan in preparing for the girth of their first child.
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What's the difference between a Northern zoo and a Southern zoo? In a Northern zoo you have the name of the animal and the Latin name underneath. In a Southern zoo you haven the name of the animal and a recipe underneath.

Q. What do you call a lady with one leg shorter than the other??
A. "I - lean"

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Jim was startled to see the nonchalant way Jon was taking the fact that his lady love was seen with another man. "You said you love her and yet you saw her with another man and you didn't knock the guy down?"
"I'm waiting," Jon said. "Waiting for what?" asked Jim. "Waiting to catch her with a smaller man."

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Al's Doggy World

 WITH ALL THE DOGS IN AL'S POST TONIGHT, I AM FEELING A WEE BIT UPSIDE DOWN

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Al's Art Gallery