- the front porch looks like this [even the animals seek the cool] (click to enlarge) > >
- and you break into a sweat when you walk out the door...
- when called in for dinner, the horses lumber in and suck up half the tub of water...
- and when you refill the tub, the hose water is HOT and you have to float off the algae so the horses can find the water...!
- when the garden plants are wilted every evening and totally stop growing (thought I was a failure at gardening for a while there)...
- when the okra and squash are already cooked when I pick them...
- when the corn kernals become popcorn before picking ....
- and the trees and shrubs whistle for Sam...
- when you singe your fingers without a steering wheel cover
- when the wind brings in a steady supply of dust in the house and blows my plants around:
Melons are rearranged on the north side of the hills ----
- and when the skinks and spiders seek refuge IN the house.
Why... one day last week, we saw Sam out chasing a rabbit .... and they were both walking!!!
All that's changed now and the kittens can come out and play while I work in the garden.
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Finally the high pressure moved away and this week we've had rain (ALWAYS includes lightening, thunder and 70 mph winds) THREE times for a total of about 2" of welcome rain. The horses (and donkey) have muddied up their yard and corral and it doesn't stop them from rolling in their favorite dirt spots -- now mud!!! The fields are happy! The vinca vine is no longer wilted, the lawn is showing some green blades of grass, and my garden is going nuts!!! Plants are growing and blooming, fruit is setting, the veggies are maturing right before my eyes, and life is good!! We're just waiting on our grandbabies!!!
Doc can even stop and smell the flowers!
2 comments:
so the okra's already cooked? haha. i have to admit that those kitties look pretty hot all sprawled out!
ah yes!! I stopped by the blog to see how you all are doing and i'm going to take this opportunity to FINALLY brag about the Beautiful Ohio weather we've been having lately!! YES! warm days, cool nights...I haven't had the a/c on in about two weeks. It's been perfect...not so much for swimming, really, but for 8.5-month pregnant ladies, it's WONDERFUL!
Outside of the crazy heat, I hope you are doing well...anxiously awaiting grandsons and all!!
- Deb
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