Grand Gold

Purr, 山鉾巡行=floats parade of 後祭=祇園祭 subsequent celebration was held, in sultry weather this time at our ancient capital. I, dad and mom prefer that quiet atmosphere — no stalls serve, nobody walks inebriated. Above is 大船鉾 prepared for 宵々々山 2 years before. Dragon head might be kept safe elsewhere, replaced by a big origami craft.

Green Glasses

Purr, this is the day of a month we visit “Arles”. However, it is closed on Tuesdays while mom has an appointment at a dental clinic in the evening. On the other paw of mine, dad gave her a lot of Turkish sweets. Since he is on a diet, almost all of these must be consumed by her alone. Only exception was above mint tea they tried last night. “Wow, this is liquid cough drop,” she commented.

Paw Power

Purr, this is mine to protect dad on board heading Turkey right now. By the way, spelling of that country is the same as the bird raised for flesh. Mom’s dictionary explains: guinea fowls were imported into Europe from there, called Turkey-cock to be confused with other bald breed. Hmm, neither of them has been on our dinner table, even on the date when my “parents” married.

Better Black

I and mom visited our 2nd horsey riding club in 竜ケ崎, attended an evening class. Before getting on Ms. Scarlet, she changed wool blankets to ones made of towel. Dad has been on a bit severe weight control, tends to feel colder in limbs with lower blood glucose level. However, the most 真夏日 or days of over 30 degrees Celsius last month saw might let him prefer cooler items.

Black a Bit

There is a gorgeous 合歓木 or silk tree at our Tsukuba horsey riding club. It blooms in lighter shade of Momo-chan, who puts on a bright pink kimono. Mom loves it, yet is not so much a good photographer that her shots hardly catch its exquisiteness enough. I therefore serve you kind 529 followers my image curling on her 半纏 jacket colored similar. Purr … purrr …

Elegant Ears

Meow, I and mom miss you lovely horseies counting Mr. Marumorita, Mademoiselle Angel, Mr. MATSURI and Princess Maria. Her symptom on right arm is getting better day by day, thanks to helpful medicine. Our only concern is that sedentary life at home let her gain weight, therefore resumed original exercise employing steps in 京鹿子娘道成寺 if not in kimono.

Tender Trot

Hello, Princess Maria. I and mom are so happy to see you again that their previous appointment with you was nicely replaced by today’s, purr. When we heard Mr. Danone Caesar got injured, mom was shocked asking his condition. “He is all right, just lost shoes in muddy field” was their reply. We therefore brought rock candy; as refreshment for you, get-well wishes to him.

Pretty Paw

Happy birthday dad, purr. I and mom are really pleased to have lived with you so far. You are born on a rainy day while windy, dry and sunny today. Preparing for humid weeks, she worked hard at home; hang futon mats outdoors, wash blankets and sheets, bake a cake, clean 2 fans, etc. Now she returned from shopping, ready to serve you handmade dinner.

Treasure Tail

It is great pleasure for me and mom to thank you kind 528 followers on a date of all the same numbers, purr. We visited Tsukuba horsey riding club as usual Wednesdays, enjoyed dancing with Mr. Marumorita. There is a mulberry tree beside our field, bearing a lot of fruits. A couple of raccoons came the other day for tea time perhaps, stayed during lessons.

Family Flowers

I would say sorry to you kind 527 followers that mom was absent from here a short time. We are still in solar May, yet have already seen several heavy rainfalls. She wondered if 五月雨=samidare means a kind of harbinger for such season following, searched online. Hmm, this 皐月 is lunar one. It therefore calls our normal 梅雨. “You didn’t learn the famous haiku by Master Basho Matsuo?” Grandma said.

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