Actually, I think it's better to book the afternoon session next Tuesday instead of Thursday. The morning slot on Tuesday works for me, but I have a dentist appointment at 11, so we’d need to wrap before that. Let me know what you think. I got the files you sent over, and I’ll review them after lunch. Also, remind me to check on the garden project this weekend—the tomatoes are starting to ripen and I want to see if the new soil mix made a difference. The kids loved the apple orchard trip last month, so I’m thinking of going again this fall when the leaves change. Have you tried that new coffee place on Main Street? I heard they have a cold brew with vanilla foam that rivals the one from the corner shop. Anyway, let’s catch up later this week. I’ll send a calendar invite once we settle on the time.

Hey, I finally got around to watching that documentary you recommended about the deep-sea stuff. It was fascinating but also a little terrifying—those creatures are unreal. The footage near the hydrothermal vents reminded me of the thermal pools in Yellowstone we talked about. Anyway, I’m planning a camping trip up north for early July and was wondering if you wanted to join. I’m thinking maybe a three-day loop near the lake, nothing too strenuous. I’ll bring the cooking gear if you can handle the map reading. Let me know if that sounds good. Also, I tried that new recipe for sourdough starter and it actually worked. The first loaf was a bit flat, but I think I need to let it proof longer. Jill said she might come too if the dates work.