Where there is darkness
Let there be light.
...Francis of Assisi
Finally after years of waiting, I have lights in our backyard! I can now see Sophie Belle, my little black dog, when she goes out at night before heading to bed. And there is less of a chance for me to fall over something in the dark.
The entire backyard is lined with outdoor lights strung along the fence...240 bulbs. This shows part of our yard. I originally wanted them to hang above and zig zag across the lawn but I am happy they are up.
Now, I can go out at night and water the plants when it is cooler or sit at the table and enjoy the evening. I can listen to the birds that sing all night, hear the wind through the trees and the wind chimes are soothing too.
Sophie Belle and sometimes Peanut Butter, the neighbor kitty, keep me company. Unfortunately, if I let Katniss out at night she can be a sneaky snake. She doesn't leave the yard but she gets under the chaise or goes where I cannot reach her to bring her back inside.
I am loving the summer evenings in our backyard, now that there is lighting! I am out after midnight for 30-45 minutes.
@olivetreeann Thank you, Ann. I am loving the lights when I sit out in the wee hours of the morning. Although, it only took 2 weeks before a squirrel chewed through one of the lights...luckily the strand still works. The collage only shows half the back yard.
@yogiw ...and now the squirrels are eating them! Four lights on the same strand are out. Dennis says it could be a fire hazard too...that's all we need on the wood fence and under the giant redwood trees! :(
July 23rd, 2021
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Nice backyard!