Positively Tuesday-Still Summer Edition

     Labor Day is late this year-the last date it can be as the first Monday in September, stretching out the "last" of the summer weekends. Still, based on the astronomical calendar, summer doesn't end until September 22. This has been an odd summer, and it will transition into an odd fall. It already has for those with kids returning to school, regardless of what type of school. Regardless of how odd things are, there still promises to be some wonderful weather days, some miserably hot weather days, and tastes of fall thrown in for good measure. I've got a short list of what I still want to do, continue to do,  to enjoy summer.

Swim in the Lake:  I'll need to navigate a little muck to get far enough in the lake to swim  if the guys decide to bring n the dock this weekend, but I'd like to fit in perhaps two more swims. My older daughter left her paddle board in the boat house so maybe she might like to come along and get it out a couple more times. 

Make a big batch of roasted vegetables: Before the corn, tomatoes, onions, and other summer fresh produce is gone I want to buy them all and do a big roasted vegetable dinner. I'll look forward to the fall and winter squashes but before it ends, I want the fresh taste of summer some more. 

Make a batch of jam with summer fruits: I have odds  and ends frozen in the freezer. Whatever else I can get my hands on, I'll experiment with a mixed fruit variety. 

Wear sandals and flip flops: My odd tan lines, which are probably only noticeable to me since I barley tan, are an homage to being able to just slip on flip flops to get the mail or take out the garbage. For walking the dog, I try and at least put on a more stable sandal with a good bottom. Soon enough my feet will not want to be exposed to the cold, so until then, my piggies are appreciating the freedom. 

Read under a tree: Our big red maple tree in the back yard provides a lush shade filled spot to bring a magazine, book, or even my lap top (even if the internet gets spotty) to read periodicals. I even thought I should pack up some reading materials, and maybe try and  McGyver a way to get a folding camp chair attached to Penny and bike to a different park. Wouldn't that be an adventure for me! This is a wild idea. at least  for me, but if I pulled it off, wouldn't you all be surprised. 

Have cocktails on the deck or porch: Not only a summer activity, but logging off and grabbing a cold one and heading outside when I can still catch a few hours of daylight is wonderful. Each day is shorter than the one before. 

     Of course some of these are not strictly for summer, but are more doable before the cold winds of fall come. It would be equally prudent to take advantage of a perfect fall day. What are you still doing that is normally thought of as a summer activity? What have I left out of my list that I should add?