Temperature dropping. Ray has a fire laid, but I don't think we'll light it this morning. There was enough sun (and cooking) to keep it warm in the house overnight, at least warm enough for sleeping. and we're not staying long.

When it got light yesterday (almost 8), I made blueberry pancakes--and a vegan carrot cake. It was touch and go whether it would be done in time, since it takes about an hour to bake. There was a potluck for Amber after the service. The service ran 15 minutes over--and we didn't sing the last hymn. It was also the bulb service and we sang two gorgeous and challenging requiem pieces. I spen most of the potluck in the kitchen. There wasn't much food left, but I had some fruit and a piece of cake. We were there until after 2, washing dishes, and didn't get to hear the program. Jane and Julene did a lot of the work. It was SRO (standing room only), so it was well attended. We need to figure out a system to distribute the work evenly. The problem is that many would argue for using disposables. I do not want that, so I am in the kitchen at every event.

I was home for less than an hour before it was time to head to the community center for the Kenney Ridge community meeting. It was an unpleasant two hours, but we did make some progress. I was starving when I got home. I had a drink. Ray cooked a ham steak and some green beans. We watched TV, mostly hurricane coverage, and went to bed.