We’ve had much cooler weather for several days, which brings to mind all the winterizing chores I need to do.  The outside back door needs new caulk all the way around the frame, inside and out.  I should also do the windows out there.  My neighbor’s son will, I hope, come through and seal the crack in the wall between the back porch and the house.

     We still need to find where the leak is in the pond.  I’m betting it’s in the waterfall.  However, so far we haven’t been able to locate it.

     I must purchase some new weather stripping for the front and back doors and figure out some way to keep the cold from seeping into the basement from the outside door.  Then there’s purchasing covers for the air conditioners although I think I’ll leave the one in the bedroom alone.  It lets in just enough air that I only have to crack the other window to keep the room comfortable for sleeping during the winter.  It is the warmest room in the house—too warm.

     It’s too early to dig out the elephant ears and cannas.  Nevertheless, I have buckets ready for them when it’s time.