Doug's Project 365

Happy 4th of July. I bring you ribs smoked in the face of adversity (OK, rain, not actual adversity).

Rain shelter made from an old poncho, the patio light wires, and a tent pole:

 

We went to a BBQ in honor of Kat and Bob’s birthdays. Here’s the birthday girl.

Some more attendees:

Here is the swag I chose for my 15th work anniversary: tabletop wood-pellet smoker, Japanese-style (though German made) vegetable knife (nakiri), pizza peel, and a cheap but cute Bluetooth speaker. Not shown: a new electric power washer, replacing the broken old one.

I keep a little stash of condiments at my desk at work, and grabbed 3 packets of soy sauce for my sushi lunch today. Or so I thought. Good thing I realized my mistake in time.

I spit-roasted 5 pounds of boneless leg of lamb and had some friends over to help eat it.

The potatoes stole the show.

My cocktail this evening came with a wee clothespin holding on the lemon rind. Quarter for scale.

Look at me, outside, without a coat today! Also preparing to eat a yummy Po’boy.

At the Trivia Night debut of Team Zardoz (this incarnation of it, I’m sure) and the first-ever trivia night for several of the team members, we came in second place and won a $15 gift card!

This bunny has been sitting in this spot, between our patio wall and fence, for the last hour or so.

On this afternoon’s nature walk: this raven was being yelled at by crows. I was lucky to get a couple shots before it flew off.

I also saw about 100 mallards taking advantage of the open water on the river.