It's Hump Day, the 2nd day of LGBTQ Pride Month, and National Rocky Road Day. (If you missed it when I posted it last year, here is a recipe for no churn Rocky Road.) What fragrance are you wearing?
I'm commando for a mammogram later today, but after that, the plan is Cartier Baiser Volé, which a kind reader swapped me for the bottle of Cartier La Panthère that I had bought unsniffed and did not love.
Reminder: on 6/4 we're doing With A Little Help from My Friends...wear a perfume that you received from someone else, either here at Now Smell This or elsewhere, or that you never would have tried if someone else hadn't recommended it, or worn it, or reviewed it. Adapted from a suggestion by Jalapeno.
And for those of you who like to plan ahead, see Scent of the day ~ Friday community projects 2021, where I'll try to always have the next five or six weeks mapped out in advance.
Note: shown is the "sculptural Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch", prices vary but the model shown is probably between $6000-$11,000.
Good luck with the mammogram, Robin!
Wearing Jean Patou Vacances, from a recent swap with a NSTer. First time trying it and it is beautiful! ?
Wonderful day outside! Happy Wednesday! ?
Happy day to you pl67!! It is lovely out here too.
Thank you, Robin!
Wonderful day twins!? Happy Wednesday.?
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Hope all goes well at your appointment Robin.
I’m also commando at the moment as I am finally getting my first shot this afternoon (yay for aging in and doses finally being available). Not sure what I’ll wear after, guess it’ll depend on how I react to the vaccine.
Good luck!
Congrats on your jab!
Congratulations on your shot!
Yay!!
Thanks all. It went well. Got Moderna as it was the only one offered where I went. Seem to be fine other than the normal soreness where they jabbed.
Going with Poivre Samarcande now that I can spritz myself.
Hooray for your shot! Smelling good.
Yay for vaccination! Good luck!
Good luck with the mammo Robin. Pretty sure I am overdue.?
I’m in Shalimar Philtre from the splitmeet again, this is good stuff! Maybe I am not a real perfumista because I prefer the flankers to the original. I do get a gasoline note from the original and that just does not work for me. This one has all the good notes from the original minus the gasoline. I like.
Another gorgeous day here!? The weatherman says we will hit 90 this weekend. Summer has arrived! Time for a much needed pedicure.
Funny — I *love* a hint of gasoline in a scent. Old Spice used to have it, and so did DK Fuel for Men (unsurprisingly). It’s always a pleasant surprise for me when it pops up (although I never did notice it in Shalimar, which I found too overwhelming, I guess).
I am WAY overdue, but I usually am.
Hey, I prefer Jicky to Shalimar! We have no perfumista rules
I hope to try that one soon too. I also am not a fan of original Shalimar.
I still haven’t sniffed that one! I need to get on it!
Shalimar smells like gasoline on me too.
This morning I dug out my Boucheron Pour Homme — the eau de parfum, which is fuller and richer than the edt, and *drenched* in thick, honeyed oakmoss. It’s a classic men’s cologne up top, and then it turns into a lush, expensive-smelling chypre. I really need to put this into my summer rotation: I’ve been ignoring it too long.
You smell marvelous! Boucheron is gorgeous!
Wow, I need this one! Is your bottle vintage or contemporary?
Vintage — I bought it right around the time it was launched. It’s still in perfect shape, because I keep it in the box, inside another box.
They haven’t made the EDP in quite a while, I think. If you could smell the two side by side you’d find that the EDT is brighter, fresher, more cologney, and the EDP is more complex, somewhat darker, and extremely seductive. They’re both great, though. I just had a mostly scent-averse co-worker tell me how good I smelled.
It really does sound wonderful! eBay here I come. ?
Unless…there’s something I have that you may want to swap a decant for….
(I hope this isn’t bad form.)
Vintage EdP is exquisite.
seven sprays of Kyoto. must need a lot of zen for today.
You the scent cloud that surrounds you both smell great!
You are even making me feel calmer, way over here.
You smell wonderful!
I feel calmer over on the east coast!
Yessss for lots of sprays!
SOTM is Paris-Deauville from the splitmeet. Fantastic burst of fresh citrus in the opening and fresh green & floral notes about 90 minutes in. The white florals in this are staying much more light & green than heady & indolic on me, which I like because it keeps the whole progression lively and fresh.
Drinking a mug of Cloud & Mist from Clipper Ship Tea and doing my best to appreciate green tea.
You smell great. I have a FB of that one I need to work into the rotation for spring/summer now.
Twins! I only have a tiny amount on now because I just got back from a dr. appointment, but will top up in a bit.
Yay! This is my first NST twinning!
Really?! I’m proud to be your first. ?
That scent is just so classy!
Good luck on your mammogram. Be sure to tell the radiologist of any recent vaccines since they can create a false positive on a mammogram.
Good point!
They asked that question
Good luck with the mammogram, Robin!
I always try to get out of it by saying I don’t meet the minimum size requirement. 
My SOTD is Patou’s Sublime. We’re getting a new couch delivered today. I am looking forward to a couch that doesn’t make my back ache! I’ve made cookies and have a tip handy in the hopes the guys will take our old couch downstairs to the curb. Keeping fingers crossed…
Fingers cross for you.
You can also offer a drink like coffee or a beer to sweeten the deal..
That’s a great idea! Thank you!
There’s a Starbucks right around the corner from me. I’m #3 in line for delivery, so I have a few minutes….
That’s exciting! I have just been eyeing some bottles of Sublime on eBay that claim to be vintage, and really really want one, but haven’t quite pulled the trigger yet. I bought a bottle quite early on and really loved it. Hoping I can trust the sellers on this.
Ooh, new couches are very exciting! Same level as new mattresses.
Yay for new couch, & hope they did take your old one out!
The new couch is installed, SmokeyToes has lounged appropriately and declared it as ‘sufficient’ for his needs.
Unfortunately, the movers couldn’t move the old couch downstairs – company policy. They did appreciate the cookies and coffee though!
Well at least the couch passes inspection
Good luck Robin!
In Love Extreme
hajusuuri is the enabler for this one..she did a split..and then I fell in love and now I own a FB. Thank you hajusuuri !
I know you smell fabulous!
What the streets of NYC smell like
You smell great! Cazaubon shared some w/ me and I bought a FB too. Another gateway drug for me down the dangerous path of orange blossom…
Where did you buy your FB? It was impossible for me to find, but had luck on evil bay
One day I will smell the not extreme version of Love and do a side by side comparison.
I bought mine off Nordstroms web site.
I got mine from Nordstrom online too though it was out of stock soon thereafter.
I’m roundabout CP compliant in CK One from an $11 bottle, which you all taught me is perfume-math free. It smells like the ‘90’s to me, and I t’s still a good scent.
You still have $39 to spend to maximize perfumath free!
Doesn’t it smell good? I got a “free” bottle using the same math a couple years ago and found that I like CK One better now than I did in the 90s. I really like it in hot weather.
Same! My sister wore it as a teenager while I was dabbling in those Gap scents. I think I like it better now, too.
I may have to pick up a bottle for nostalgia if they’re going for so little…
I am wearing YSL Libre EDT and drinking a cup of Irish Breakfast tea.
Since yesterday, I have been watching my daughter’s dog, while she is on vacation. It is so nice having a dog around. I still miss mine. Its been a week and a half since I lost him. I asked my husband last night about getting another one. He isn’t ready yet
I hope he’ll come around.
Very sorry for your loss. I believe I read your post but didn’t comment. Pets bring so much joy.
How do you like Libre EDT please? I have a sample of that on the way because orange blossom.
I really like the EDT. I had tried the EDP when it first came out and didn’t like it at all. I couldn’t wait to take a shower and remove it. I guess the EDP didn’t agree with my chemistry??
It’s nice you have a foster dog to help fill the gap. I’m a cat person as you may know, but I do truly believe dogs occupy a larger space in our emotional psyches, because they are a lot more interactive. So I’m sure it’s very hard to lose your friend.
I’m going to politely disagree. My furry feline grand daughter is extraordinaryly interactive. My best friend also has a new cat, the breed is ocicat and he pretty much acts like a dog.
Oh dear! As someone with 14 cats, I’m really the last person to want to say anything against the feline species! I somehow meant to compliment dogs.
I have a grand dog from my daughter and a grand cat from my son. I love the them both very much.
Barqs, I was so sorry to read of the loss of your dog. Biggest belated hugs.
I hope he comes around soon! It’s so hard to be without a furry friend.
Hugs, friend! I am sorry for your loss. I’m sure your husband will come around soon. It’s just so hard to lose furry family members. Enjoy having your daughter’s pup for a while.
Good luck with the appointment! I’m way overdue for a mammogram, as well as every other appointment. It’s almost impossible to get into doctors around here, much less as a brand-new patient.
Today’s scent, in honor of our new kitten: Katy Perry Purr. I never would have bought it for the scent alone, which is nice but nothing special, but the bottle always makes me smile!
That is a really cute bottle.
I like my bottle of KP Purr! TJX find; no regrets, and non-perfumista family like it! “Nuff said!
I think maybe people around here are still not getting regular medical care? Because I had no trouble getting all my various appts for the care I missed during the pandemic, and the radiology lab was near empty today and I got my results within a few hours.
Another day in the 90s here and citrus is my friend. Cedrat Enivrant this morning, running around doing errands. My local library opened!
Happy for you about the library. Hope it’s air-conditioned.
Enjoying a recent split purchase: D’Orsay Vouloir être ailleurs
Beautiful! Very happy with this one and I think my husband should be too since he’s always talking about the wonderful linden scent in the parks.
You smell great!
Trying YSL Atlas Shrugged errr Atlas Garden as today’s stop on my orange blossom/vanilla summer tour.
It’s very nice fruity, floral mix. I think the date note is contributing to the sweetness.
Hope to see some of you on the Ulrich Lang Sniffa later today…my samples haven’t arrived yet but hope springs eternal…they are supposed to be delivered by EOD today.
I’ll “see” you ?
They didn’t ship the samples until 5/27 so it’s no surprise they will not make it in time for me.
But I shall be happy to listen in. 
My samples arrived…oh happy day!!!
I wonder what scent Dagney Taggart would have worn. Probably something industrial. What’s the one that has the rubber note – the Bulgari hockey puck one?
Bulgari Black?
Black methinks!
Hope the mammogram will be alright.
I wore a sample I got from Portia, when her blog was still active, so it’s Cleo de 5 a 7 from Jolie Laide. It’s a good scent, but the price is not nice enough for a bottle of this.
I massively miss APJ.
Me too. But I miss your comments here too.
❤️❤️
Me too. Thinking of you today as I’m wearing DSH Marzipan.
Mammogram & dexa both normal, thanks!
Spent some time in no 5 edt this morning and trying really hard to finish up that bottle. I am now in Clinique Happy. I have so many of those little travel sprays of Happy that I want to finish as well. My parents are going to California in July to see my sister and new nephew and looking forward to having the house to myself to really get some projects done.
Peaceful alone times are definitely something to look forward to!
Rodin Bis today from a lovely new perfume friend. We are having gorgeous summer weather, but it’s a little warm at night with no A/C. However! I must not complain given how much I longed for the sun over the winter.
This is a beautiful one.
2nd. Shame it is already gone.
You smell amazing!
Today started off cool and foggy but now I’m sweaty after weed whipping the side yard. Adding liberal splashes of SMN Caprifoglio to complement my aura of 2-stroke exhaust…
It’s always nice to hear of people doing chores in classy perfumes…
Hi all! I’m in a sample of Divine l’Inspiratrice, which I got from an NSTer a few years ago I think! I don’t see cedar or woods in the list of notes, but I’m getting a strong wood closet smell from this (which I like).
I should be using my day off this week to get stuff done, but so far I’m still lounging. Maybe I should add a nap to my list of things to do.
In Marie Kondo speak, naps do spark joy, I love them.
Good point, they do spark joy! I’m so much happier now that I’ve gotten more sleep. I slept most of the afternoon–I was tired!
Peace and quiet has been restored to the homestead, the house painters finished mid-day yesterday. The cat and I celebrated with an afternoon nap. We live large around here
Ran errands early this morning… all the Chanel splits and the freebies have been mailed. And yesterday, I found *another* stash of perfume samples (WHAT?!!!) so expect another freebie announcement soon.
No scent yet, will be sampling later…
My current lemming is for Diptyque Eau Moheli. Any got opinions on this one?
Midday naps are LUXURY.
You and the cat have the right idea!
I imagine your house like a treasure trove of tiny sample vials. With gorgeous paint.
Yay for peace and quiet!
Moheli is great but lasts about 15 minutes on me.
Afternoon naps for the win!
Wearing a wee spritz of Vanille Insensee, and hope to visit the new stadalone Jo Malone store downtown. Crossing fingers that the rumour of Ginger Biscuit’s annual reappearance near Christmas will be verified…
Did you thunk the decant I sent you?
The first ginger bicky disappeared as if by magic, but I am hoarding the second one you kindly sent!
You smell wonderful!
Thanks – it’s a pretty one, isn’t it?
Do let us know if the rumors are true about Ginger Biscuit!
SotD = malin+goetz dark rum edt . . .
. . . from a sample I found on my desk. The perfume fairy must have left it there for me to find on this cloudy cool morning.
It’s nice but nothing to write home about.
More than likely I will find more samples on my at-home work desk this week. I’m cleaning and tidying up. I finish teaching for this school year on Friday. Hope next year will be different in good ways for everyone, especially the little learners among us.
some Bob Ross relaxation for your hump day –
https://connorrothschild.github.io/bob-ross-art-gallery/
enjoy, friends! you smell amazing.
Enjoy the cleanup, and yes, a better year next year!
thanks, sistine! all the same right back at ya
i love the end of year clean up almost as much as the start of a new school year, both feel gooooood!
Yay for Bob!
heh heh, he’s an unwilling hero, but a hero nonetheless.
Good luck with the mammogram. Maybe we need an nst poll–which is worse, mammograms or colonoscopies? Yuck to all.
Wearing Penhaligon’s Gardenia, which works well for an overcast yet warm day.
Looking forward to the CP, since my splitmeet goodies arrived last night, and it will be fun to wear them.!
Good, funky poll, Missonista: I’d vote for colonoscopies because you wake up on those crisp, warm sheets and they bring you some Cheezits!
Huh. Guess I’ve been going to the wrong place for colonoscopies. No Cheez-Its, and you only get a warm blankie at the beginning. I find mammos much easier (yes, they hurt, but I get through it okay; I know that for some patients, they are excruciating).
Pain vs. nightmare solution to drink…such a hard call…
What!? MossyBerry, you get Cheez-its? I have to plead for ice…
I don’t even want to do that poll! Best to not think about it after
Lordy, I would do 10 mammos in one day if that would substitute for a colonoscopy, but colonoscopies are so worth it, healthwise.
(The colonoscopy itself is fine and even restful, it’s the prep that is best forgotten, as Robin advises.)
Happily wearing Ashoka. Eyeing a full bottle of Mohur or at least a large decant. But I am eyeing so many things now!! I’m thinking of maybe ordering THoO “The Time” travel spray. Their travel sprays are reasonably priced, and look really cute & fun. Also eyeing Juliette Has a Gun Sunny Side up or Moscow Mule
Possibly a travel spray too but large bottles can be found for around $70 at discounters so well, I am in a thinking mode right now.
Make a list of everything you want, keep rearranging it in order of your preference, and don’t buy anything until it’s been on the list 6 months, that’s my advice.
But I’m sure nobody here will take it
I’m wearing SL Fils de Joie from the split meet and loving it–woo hoo, is it intense! Skanky honey musk jasmine ylang ylang, oooh! It’s a very seductive fragrance, which makes you feel fully how a happy bee must feel when it gets itself all completely covered with yellow pollen from a luscious blossom! I think it would be too over the top for many people. And it’s got a nice red juice! Not something to wear in a perfume-free environment, for certain.
I like a bit of skank in my perfume
You are making that sound amazing!
You got my lemming in gear, re: Fils de Joie: skanky? honey? ylang ylang? SL musk??!! I am thinking, Calypso, that you smell fabulous!
It may be too OTT for me (I am also a lucky split-meet recipient). Wonder what I’ll think of it come fall/winter. It is one of those Lutens that, on me, seems to amplify as I wear it.
SotD is vintage YSL Y. A sample came in a swap package years ago. I had never heard of it, but now it’s a spring/summer staple.
By the way, I’ve never heard this one pronounced. Would it be the French or English way? Not that I’ll ever need to say it out loud, either, lol!
French: iigrek
Thanks, Aurora!
Humpday!
1) That watch costs more than all of my house projects. Combined.
2) SOTD: Bagatelle de Gabriel EDT, perfect for the scorching heat wave we have here in Portland. My poor roses have been burned, and my green veggies are bolting!
3) Kitchen chaos continues: The Wrath of Con
So Richard, who I hired to finish the assembly and installation of the kitchen…promptly flaked! Flaked like a pastry! Took my deposit and F L A K E D.
Apparently, his broken dentures were not THAT important!
ANYWAYS.
I built out the base cabinets and hired a NEW person who built out the rest (including the island) and he will then install the panels and drawers while I work upstairs* . I. STILL. HAVE. NOT. PICKED. OUT. COUNTERTOPS.
4) USAJOBS site is…ooof.
*All of a sudden, I have a F ton of coding and credentialing stuff to do- all trying t cram as much work as possible for us before our dismissal letter!
Oh no about your #3 above! Do you have any recourse? I hope you can recover your money.
No, unfortunately- I will stack it to ‘lesson learned’. It’s too bad, because I have worked with him before, most recently in replacing the downed fencing in my backyard earlier this year. But nope- he flaked after a day of half a**** work and leaving the worksite in a mess! No answers to phone calls or messages!
Oh well- I am 2/3rds of the way through- it’s chaos, but controlled chaos. Next up are the island cabinets, leveling, and then attaching the panels. This new worker I have is super focused and working with him yesterday was a genuine pleasure!
Ugh, that stinks! I’m glad the new worker is a winner.
Oh noooo!!!! That stinks about the kitchen stuff!
It’s part of ~adulting~ apparently
Ede, I am impressed by how cost-effectively you’re doing your house projects! I got a quote higher than that for partial renovation of a small bathroom. I decided to pass and live with the baby blue ? tile. We must have priorities, and mine is perfume. ?
Perfume as a priority in this crazy, cruel world is a GOOD one, in my very humble opinion!
The cost effectiveness of all this is all down to a combo of luck and patience, honestly!
It really does take patience plus a lot of energy. I think it would theoretically be possible for me to do the tile myself, but that I would likely soon get tired and then end up showering for years with plastic duct-taped to the walls. ?
OH NO. So glad you found someone else already, and hope that he stays the course.
And hope Richard reappears one day and gives you back your money.
We’ve been enjoying good spring weather this week after all the rain and I am in EL Jasmin White Moss which is a good fit today and radiating nicely while in the cold it’s extinguished.
EL JWM is rather a Unicorn, n’est ce pas? You might just smell *wonderful*!
Yes, it was a series of three, and only Tubérose-Gardenia is still available.
If you’d like to try it drop me an email at custom of the country (all attached) at jeeemale dowt com.
Wearing Le Temps d’Une Fete which I received from Sheri G during a swap meet, I believe. I’m forever grateful because it is a long time discontinued favorite and I smell great! Makes me happy every time I wear it.
Aww, so happy you’re enjoying it!
You do smell great!
Today is my anniversary so we’ll be going downtown to a restaurant that conveniently has a Wed night paella special. Our wedding catering was paella so we like to have it on our anniversary.
SOTD is my greatest scent love–Iris Ganache
Paella is a wonderful idea for a wedding supper! Happy anniversary!
Oooh, I adore paella! what a great dish to serve at a wedding! I wish you a good time and a happy anniversary celebration!
Happy Anniversary! Wishing you a lovely dinner out — and you smell great!
You smell great! Happy anniversary!
Happy Anniversary!
SOTD = 4160Tuesdays Clouds Parfum
I’m with the CP. Cazaubon whispered in my ear that one can get a better version of the EDP by asking directly (and nicely) and w00t, I got it in my hot little hands in no time. This stuff is made of the best smelling ??!
https://www.instagram.com/p/CPoGpArBrvU/?utm_medium=copy_link
In other news:
1. I was pleasantly surprised to get a check back from … the IRS. Not only did I not have to pay, I also got more money back. I am scratching my head as to where I may have completed the forms incorrectly although doing so is not on top of my list of things to do; however, knowing me, I probably will take a look and see ??♀️.
2. You would think that the tax authorities would cash a check ASAP. I had a rather large tax bill for NJ and, allowing for a week for the envelope to be processed, it has been 1.5 weeks and the balance is still sitting in my checking account. On the flip side, I have not received my NY refund either.
3. I went back to Macy’s a 2nd time to see if the item I wanted was back on display and voila! I used lillyjo’s technique of asking for $s off instead of % off, but the cashier stood firm with the 10% discount. I got it anyway because it was just so whimsical!
Yay for money back from the IRS and getting an item you wanted!
So happy you got some of the fabulous Clouds parfum! We got the last little bottles, there is no more. High five on the refund and your Macys purchase!
I am Frankestiening 4 different perfumes . Florentina was too sweet, so Eau the blue on top made it better.,voile de Violette just swallowed the other 2, so I put a frankincense heavy one as the fourth.
Stop while you are ahead!
It didn’t end well. Bug spray for real. But the Florentina has a sweet note I don’t like, and the blue tamps it right down. I think voile de violette needs a new home. I like it, but don’t like wearing it.
Then at least you learned something, right?
I’m wearing Escentric 2 today. It’s pouring now, so I’m going to pour a glass of wine and relax in the couch with the dog. She needs some scritches.
Can I pour a glass of wine since you are? It’s only 2:45 here- is that too early for wine?
KellyC, let’s just say I would not be one to object….
Of course! Or come over here and join us – we have a big couch and lots of wine.
Had a beautiful long weekend in NM! I wore Paris-Riviera and 10CC the whole time (took my decants). The past two days I’ve been in Diptyque Essences Insensees 2019 (the tiare one). It’s so freaking pretty but I am a sucker for tiare.
Back to this past weekend, I got to see family I hadn’t seen (mom, sis, nephew) since September and also attend my best friend’s wedding! It turned out soooo beautiful and perfect. I am amazed at what she was able to pull off in 3 weeks. It was bittersweet though in a way because even though it was a perfect wedding and so “them”, her mom was soooo weak and frail. The cancer is hitting so fast. But we had a rule that no one brought it up to her or got emotional seeing her so she could just focus on enjoying the day. She hung in there until well into the reception and I know it meant so much to everyone that she was able to attend. Life sure is funny sometimes….how things work out…
So glad you got to see everyone, and that your friend’s mother got to see her daughter’s wedding go well. That will mean all the world to her.
Oh, wow – that totally hit me. I’m so glad your friend was able to have a perfect wedding with her mom there!
Great that they were able to move the wedding up and it was just their style.
So glad the wedding went well, that is a relief.
SotD 4160 Tuesdays Says Alice. Happiness of the day is visit from plumbers who fixed leaky shower, installed new kitchen faucet and garbage disposal and started to fix leaky outside faucets. I agree they needed to come back on Friday for the outside work: it was pouring rain and they did not have the parts which (our faucets are original and 50+years old) turned out to be more than just the spigots. Sigh. Of. Relief. for household maintenance! Off to read comments but am sure you all smell wonderful.
Oh hooray for successful plumbers!
That really is happiness!
It must look better in person, but the Ballon Bleu is one of the few Cartiers I don’t crave.
I have my eye on these new Cartier Must Solar Beat tanks:
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/solarbeat-tank-must-the-first-ever-solar-powered-cartier-watch-introducing
(Although budget priorities will probably reassert themselves before the watch comes out in September.)
The iPhone generates Memory videos which sometimes take a strange turn. Today’s had a twinkly background music for photos I took during an evening walk last year: a rising moon, twilight trees and sky — and a sign posted by the county near some relatively lower rent garden apartments: “Tiene preguntas sobre el COVID-19? Necesita alimentos, vivienda, o asistencia financiera? Llame [county phone number]”
Just spritzed on the appropriately named DSH Heirloom Elixir Floating Amongst the Stars (only available through July 3, 2021). Lovely start — we’ll see how it wears.
The watch looks interesting — 16 years without service? Very cool.
Those battery changes add up!
I’m fascinated by the fact that the light enters through the numerals, which look lacquered but are translucent.
I seriously dislike the Ballon Bleu watches (campaign image chosen solely for the color!) and the ones you posted are much nicer but luckily I am pretty happy with my $100 fitbit! If I want to get fancy I put on the leather band.
The overall image is beautiful! A fitbit on a leather band sounds cool as well as healthy.
In Boucheron Iris de Syracuse from a NST split and enjoying every sniff of it!
Yay!
Robin, I hope the mammo was speedy and uneventful!
No CP points for me today; I am wearing Un Jardin sur le Toit. We observed what appears to be the last nice day before a week of storms and blistering heat by taking our kayaks out for the first time since 2019. We only paddled for 90 minutes but it was great to be on the water again. We were on the Erie Canal, so not much wildlife, but we did have four long, loud freight trains go by.
Yay for kayaking! Hoping we can get out this summer too, it’s been a looong time.
Ooooh, that sounds wonderful!
Speedy, uneventful, and already have my results — normal.
Nothing beats kayaking!!
Fantastic that you got your results the same day! That always used to be the longest week or even two of the year.
Wearing DSH Marzipan and thinking of our dear chocolatemarzipan.
I haven’t tried this one yet — love DSH but her prolific creativity gives me serious FOMO, lol.