Very slowly and very reluctantly, a layer of cirrus and alto stratus moved in, and by late afternoon the searing sun was somewhat shaded. There are rumors of rain, but you know what you can do with those.

Cows. Photo shot about a week ago—last time we saw clouds.

Prepping for visitors. While Mimi cleaned and rearranged I practiced with the new chartplotter and developed a 10-minute short-course in its use.

Hate to admit it but I'm starting to long for sweatshirt weather. And how I would love to have to don a rain jacket!

This evening we saw what we think was an otter swim by south to north, under the pier, and on to shore in the reeds this side of Tyson's. It was moving fast. Maybe a juvenile beaver?