On Friday I get a cryptic text message from Mark, "I have a present for you! Here's a hint, it's 12" x 18" x 84" and about 100 lbs." I had absolutely no idea what it could be. It was a gorgeous day, he asked that I stop at the local grocer for some supplies so we could grill out. Baguette, brie, courgettes, mushrooms and some Jacques cider in hand I headed off down the wooded footpath toward home. Little did I know it was a ruse to try to buy some time. I decided to just head for the backyard rather than going for the front door. I was shocked to find Mark assembling a hammock!
I had mentioned in passing how nice it would be to have a hammock in our yard, a place to lay down and relax in the sun comfortably. He's so thoughtful all of the time, but this was an extra special bit of thoughtfulness. It's big enough for both of us to fit with room to spare. Friday night, we brought out a couple of blankets and cuddled up under the stars and even fell asleep out there. How very sweet. It has been used quite a lot this weekend, it's been gorgeous, one might even say it's been summer like (finally!). Here I am enjoying the hammock and another recent find. An orange ice lolly. The ingredients? Orange juice and sugar. That's it. Cold, juicy and refreshing.
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Of course now (with a small army running around the back yard) it would become a fort, or some other such unlikely adventure prop.
We have planted trees though at perfect distances for "real" hammocks - but by the time they are big enough, we will probably be too old to climb in them lol