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Hello, Viktor. How are you this afternoon? I’d like a table out in the shade by the gardens on the patio by the pool. I have a little brown skink (that’s its official name) for the garden. This little guy loves leaf litter and eats bugs and beetles and other critters in the garden. I can’t believe he let me take his picture. They’re very shy.

Whew, it’s even hot here at the cybercafe, but there’s a nice breeze and it not as humid as it is at home. Viktor, I’d love iced tea and a meatloaf sandwich and chips, please. Just like last night. When I walked through the cybercafe kitchen earlier Francois was making individual strawberry tarts. I’m going to order that for Sunset Dessert tonight. I still get to enjoy strawberry season even though I’m allergic to strawberries now. Mm, strawberry tarts with whipped cream and maybe even some strawberry ice cream. 😋

Hi Zzyyggy. It’s getting late in the morning. It’s a beautiful looking day—sunny and breezy. Unfortunately, the humidity is high at 80% and the dew point is hanging around 70 degrees, which is terribly uncomfortable. Fortunately, it’s nice inside. Thank goodness it’s a gorgeous day at the cybercafe.

I’ve spent the morning here at the cybercafe in the dining room alcove at a table near the french doors where I can enjoy the view outside. Viktor has kept my coffee cup full and replenished the pastry basket, too. I found a jigsaw puzzle waiting for me. It’s a picture of the view outside the window—the orchard and gardens beyond.

Hi Zzyyggy. My s’mores sundae last night was delicious. Sweetie told me he wanted a brownie with his s’mores sundae, but he fell asleep before we made s’mores. It’s the middle of Sunday afternoon now and all I want to do is take a nap. I might just do that. I can go nap in the chaise lounge under the pink umbrella by the cyberpool. I like the pink umbrella because it matches my hat and sandals. Viktor will make sure I stay hydrated with plenty of iced tea and plates of fruit kabobs.

Hi Zzyyggy. After spending an hour or so scuba diving in the cyberpool, I’m ready for dinner. I know it’s early. I ordered some low country boil with cheese grits. I’m going to order some coffee chocolate chip ice cream for dessert.🍨

Zzyyggy, it’s finally raining—pouring rain—at a rate over 2 inches an hour. Wow, I wasn’t expecting this much rain. It’s the perfect time to have a cup of coffee and read my book.

Hi Zzyyggy. I woke up this morning at 10:30 because I was reading and lost track of time and went to bed at 5:00 am. 😳 Sorry the Chinese food didn’t sit well with you. Gosh, I haven’t had Chinese food in a loooooong time. I wish I could go back in time and go to August Moon or Lung Yung’s. Right now chicken soup and some of Chef Francois’ crusty bread would be wonderful. I bet he even has some almond cookies. (I have a Chinese cookbook with a delicious almond cookie recipe.)

So happy to hear you got to enjoy the sun and breathe easy! We aren't getting the wildfire smoke here in my part of the country, but my heart goes out to all who are dealing with it currently.

What are you reading Zzyyggy? I love a good book. Currently working my way through a Jane Austen (Mansfield Park.) Enjoy you spaghetti and swim! Just be sure to wait 30 minutes before you wade out into the surf. 😉🌊 Thankfully weather at the cybercafe is always perfect.

I made chicken salad for dinner which Francois upgraded by serving it on a luxurious buttery croissant with a side of sweet potato fries and cherry cola to drink. Thank you good sir! Continuing with the cherry theme… for dessert I'll have warm cherry pie with chocolate chunk ice cream. See you at the bonfire.

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Easypeasy, while the Campari tomatoes can be grilled, I use the broiler in my Breville Smart Oven. Our son is the Grill Master. His grilled meats and vegetables are legendary. This is the recipe we like: cut tomatoes in half. Mix together your favorite store bought or homemade breadcrumbs. Add grated parmigiana cheese. I like to add finely chopped fresh basil and oregano if I have some. Spoon breadcrumb mix over tomatoes, place on baking sheet, and broil or grill until the breadcrumbs are golden. Campari tomatoes have the best flavor. They always taste like they’ve been freshly picked in the middle of summer. Our son made homemade pizzas for a birthday party and used sliced Campari tomatoes on them. They were delicious.

When I was a kid we didn’t have air conditioning and on really hot summer days my mother would serve of fresh sliced tomatoes with mayonnaise and a cold salad with tuna fish instead of cooking. I’m ordering that for lunch. Fortunately, the cybercafe’s garden always has ripe tomatoes. I saw Jorge bringing in a crate of fresh peaches from the orchard this morning. Iced tea and a bowl of sliced peaches would be great, too. Chef Francois will definitely be making peach cake and my very favorite peach custard pie. I’ll have to order a piece of pie for dessert tonight.

Hi, Zzyyggy. My order before was for lunch. Sweetie and I had rotisserie chicken for dinner. I’m joining you by the pool for dessert. I didn’t want to miss a piece or two of Chef’s peach custard pie. One of these day I just might have to make one. Maybe I’ll have pie for my birthday instead of cake.

I just looked out my front window. Boy, it’s gotten really dark. They said we’d have scattered thunderstorms this evening. I guess they’re here.

Hi Zzyyggy. We can have thunderstorms all year long, but mostly in the spring and summer. Fun fact—we have 40 to 50 thunderstorms per year. I wonder if they’d count the one we had this afternoon. We had 0.02 inches of rain and one really close lightning strike this afternoon (that doesn’t count the half inch of rain early this morning). We’re supposed to have more thunderstorms this evening, but right now the sun is shining. It’s real pretty outside, but horrendously humid. Once the humidity is over 75% and the dew point is 75 degrees

I ordered a fresh fruit and vegetable platter and a selection of cheeses that comes with an array of sauces dips and Chef Francois’ basket of artisan breads and crackers, including my favorite little cheese crackers. Oh, there’s even fresh pita for the hummus. The layered bean dip and the crab dip are delicious.

I love being out here on the terrace because I can just pop over to the gazebo and grab a soft drink or some ice cream. Oh, I can have a root beer float with vanilla ice cream. 😋 😋