As I'm coming closer to the end of my extern, I've been thinking a good bit about what the summers been and where I'm going next. It feels like a half-summer for me. It's hot and humid, so it must be summer. But all of the things that have previously signified summer to me, swimming, the outdoors, my dogs, gardens, the fair, are absent. I spend as much time as I can outside, but that's still not much.
A couple of weeks ago, I did get to spend enough time outside to get a tan. Emily, Emily (my friend Emily's roomate), and I went to the Bronx Zoo, which was really cool. It's really quite big, with lots of really good animals. My highlights were the baby flamingo (which was small, white and fluffy), the puffins (always), and the sea lions (also with babies). So, basically, either small cute animals, or ones that I had seen in Alaska. They also had a really good tiger exibit, and a butterfly house that was amazing. Just a big greenhouse full of flowers and butterflies. The Emilys and I walked around and ate a good bit of ice-cream and bought souvenir cups. And it's only a 40 minute train ride away.
Unfortunately for me, Emily left for home yesterday. She's taking her little break at the end of her extern as opposed to the beginning like I did, so she's spending time in Cinncinnatti with her twin sister before Katie (her sister) starts law school. I miss having someone to force me to get out of the house on Sundays. I just lay around reading. Well, I'll see her in a month at school.
As for where I'm going, I'm going to talk to Chef Neil to see if he can get me a trail at Daniel. A trail is our version of the interview/entrance exam where you go work for a day and watch service. Daniel is considered by some to be among the top restaurants in the city, and one that consistently turns out the best cooks of any restaurant in the US. It also has 4 stars, a book written about it (with plenty of foul language, for those who may be tempted to read it), and a very good chef, Daniel Boulud. I'm just going to check it out, see what it's all about, without having to pay for a meal.
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Hey Sara. Good to hear all is well in the city. Mom and I are looking forward to seeing you in September, but it does remind me to get working on your car to get it ready for another winter in Hyde Park. It's just been sitting out behind the barn since Kelli started driving the Bonneville. I went to the farm this evening to see your Grandma and Grandpa. All is good there with peaches and cream sweet corn cooking on the stove. I didn't have any because I figured it would be so much better than the white sweet corn I have in the garden and it almost ready. I think the hot summer has helped the corn ripen sooner than usual. Last year it wasn't ready until September. Well, I'd better get going. Take care. Love you.
Dad
Hey Sara. How's everything going in the city? Jodi's home until Friday morning when Mom and I will take her to GR to catch the plane at 4:00 AM. Talk to you later. Love you.
Dad
Hi Sara, Well Fair week is coming to a close so I thought I would fill you in on how the cousins did. I hope I get it right! Ben was the only one taking sheep. I think he placed 8th in market. He also put one in carcass class. He had a very hard time with that! Karen wasn't sure how he would react to selling the other one.
Jess, Zach, & Andrew took steers. There were only 38 steers in the beef club this year. Jeanette said they started out woth 41 but 2 dropped out and one died two weeks before the fair. It was one of the Lewis's. They had tied it to a tree with just a long halter rope and didn't check on it. I don't think I have to tell you what happened next.
Jess, Zach & Andrew's steer handled very well on show day. Andrew got called back for showmanship and I think finally placed 5th. With only 38 steers, each market weight class only had 4 steers in it. That was really weird to watch such small groups. Jess & Andrew were in the same weight class. Andrew placed first and Jess placed second. Zach placed 2nd in his weight group. Katelin Klingaman got grand champion and Kathryn Woodliff got reserve. I think this was Kathryn's first time to win. She's been in the club for 3 years and it was a home grown steer.
Well, I ended up buying 2 steers. Your Dad did the bidding. We bought Ethan Bosserd's and Zach's. We also bid on a hog but were out bid. Walter's bought Andrew's and Cecil bought Jessica's. Andy & Ed each bought one of Ben's sheep.
Jane, Jacob, Rachel, and Rachel's boyfriend Jake came up and are staying at Pam & Fred's lake. We were out there last night with Jodi and Pam & Fred. We grilled out and then rode around the lake on the pontoon. Of course Jodi, Rachel, Jake & Jacob tried to take the paddle boat & canoe out. They didn't quite stay in the canoe. It was fun to watch them.
Kelli had gone back to GR on Wednesday but came back down today for the aution with her roommates Rachel & Andrew. I talked to Andrew alittle. He seems very nice.
I think I covered most of the fair action. I can't wait to see you in September. It was very hard to take Jodi to the airport this morning. Three days is just too short of a visit. I know I'll feel the same way when you leave to go back in September.
Jodi is going to make some changes in her life but I'll let her tell you. How's that for a teaser:)
How is everything going for you? Julie says you need to put another post on your blog. A couple a week would be nice:)
Your Dad & I miss you very much.
Love,
Mom
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