The cicadas were out this morning. I know they're around but I so rarely hear them that it's always a surprise when I do. Though it always seems they're only out making noise on the hottest, most humid days. Lucky us, we just happened to be having one of those today. Nonetheless we were off for our usual jaunt around the pond. We opted to go around the "front" side of the pond today. We hadn't been there yet and it's good to try new routes, mix it up a little.

This mornings start was a bit rough though. Woke up to Beyla whimpering and looked at the clock that read 2:15! I jumped out of bed to let her out immediately only to find all the clocks in the rest of the house blinking, blank or otherwise indicative of a power loss about 2 hours and 15 minutes ago. :/ Turned out it was only 9:30. LOL!