Dennis Jimenez

Unless you live in a hole with no TV or broadband access, you're aware we're about to get clobbered by hurricane Dennis down here in my neck of the woods. Despite that, I had an enjoyable, albeit steamy day today.

Started off early in the morning watching the qualifying for the British Grand Prix. My boy Fernando Alonso and Renault got the pole position again. Much happiness and joy.

Alyssa met me at the botanical garden bright and early this morning. I had mentioned I was doing some shooting this weekend and she wanted to tag along. We had a great time! One nice bonus is that we were in the butterfly garden when a new shipment of butterflies arrived. The attendant there asked us if we would like to release some. Sounds like fun! I didn't realize how they ship butterflies... in small envelopes via FedEx overnight. I finally grabbed a few envelopes myslef and released some while shooting pictures one-handed. That was cool.

After all that excitement, we made our way through the rest of the gardens and discovered all sorts of new things that had started blooming since the last time I was there. MAN WAS IT HOT! A few hours later, we both were spent. We cooled off for some lunch at Macaroni Grill before parting ways. I went on home for a much needed nap.

Got up, gave the dog a bath then met Kev at Publix to pick out stuff to grill. New York strip and corn for me. Had a nice time enjoying a leisurely dinner before finally heading home. I think I made the most of the last dry day for a while.