OK, not my dog and not my sprinkler, but you get the picture.Since we've had more than 3 weeks without measurable rain in Seattle, I need to do a little watering. So, this morning, I took a trip to my neighborhood hardwood store to buy a sprinkler.
You know how your eyes are sometimes too big for your stomach? Well, the sprinkler I bought is WAY too powerful for my little lawn. It's one of those kinds with the ratchet head that you can point in one direction or make it turn a full circle.
Not only does it completely soak my lawn, the trees, and the front window, but it also waters the neighbors' trees on either side.
Added bonus! And while I was trying to find the perfect spot to set the sprinkler, it got me square in the back with a powerful jet of water. I am SOAKED. But it made me giggle.
When I was a little girl, living in Decatur, Illinois, there was nothing more fun on a hot summer day, then putting on my bathing suit and jumping and playing in the sprinkler. We'd scream, hoot and laugh. It was the best!
One burst in the back brought all of that back. It was also funny to watch to dogs as they adapted to this new addition to their yard. Abbey ran inside really fast.
Dudley, scientist that he is, was completely fascinated. He stared at it as it was turned on, and very quickly understood the circular pattern of the sprinkler. He proceeded to march around, watching the sprinkler head, just behind the spray of water. Never got wet. Just his little tongue when he investigated the strength of the spray.
The other fun came later today, when I experimented with the puff pastry that's been in my freezer for months.
I created THIS!
Full disclosure, I took the image from the Internet, but it looks pretty close.
Yum! Here's the recipe:
Quick & Easy Apple Tart
1 sheet puffed pastry, cut into half OR thirds
3 to 4 apples, cored, halved, and sliced (but not peeled)
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Preheat oven to 415 degrees.
Place puffed pastry rectangles onto a baking pan that’s been sprayed with nonstick spray.
Add sugar and salt to apples. Stir to combine. Allow to sit for a few minutes.
Arrange apple slices on the pastry rectangles in a straight line, overlapping as you go.
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until pastry is puffed and golden brown.
Remove from pan immediately and place on a serving platter. Serve plain, with caramel topping, whipped cream, or a sprinkling of powdered sugar.
The recipe was from The Pioneer Woman website. Love that site.
