The Hot, Humid Weather is Straining all of Us

The Ridge

On Wednesday, July 16th I didn't have to go to clean anywhere so took my time getting up out of bed. It was 7:15 when Gibbs and I moved. He could have stayed there longer, I could tell when he snuggled closer each time I shifted position. 💖

Good morning!

I had my tea and yogourt and played my games. Bill cut Robin's grass at her house last night and it was so thick and wet from the last rain........days ago. He wasn't happy how he left it but it was almost 9 pm, so I drove over this morning to rake up some of the clumps. 

Only 2 colours of lilies
on The Ridge.

I think it is fine now but he may do a quick run there tonight to see what he thinks. He did the lawn and all the weed trimming so it looks pretty good. He didn't want them to come home on Friday and have to cut right away, that's why he waited. It was only really long in shaded places.

I was there for 45 minutes and that was enough for me! I hopped in the shower right away and relaxed for the rest of the morning until after lunch. M was busy earlier working in his shop with a welder so we nipped into town for his errands at 2:15.

Daisies and Milkweed
everywhere I look.

I don't like the mid day runs, they are rare, because I'm afraid to get into something (hmm, I wonder what?? 😂) and then forget OR have to stop! It worked out okay and we got done what was necessary - for now. 

I did manage to get 2 loaves of my seeded bread, at $1 off each, so am a happy camper! Plus, I had 1,000 Scene points so got $10 off the total bill. It's a good day.

The heat today again was oppressive but I needed to water my plants. I primed the hand pump and filled 2 watering cans to give them a good drink.  Because I am keeping the vegetables covered, they weren't wilting so that is a big help. 

At 30C/87F, with humidex putting us at 39C/103F, I had a cold Zero Mountain Dew instead of a hot tea for my afternoon drink. Gibbs went out with me to water but spent the entire time under the Suite, in the coolest part. I don't blame him and he doesn't hesitate to come back indoors these days either. 😍

Yum, the ribs were wonderful!

I have been doing some juggling with our Ladyfest bookings and today was the day to finalize things. Our VRBO condo is booked but Cathy has taken a turn for the worse, nerve damage in her right leg from a new procedure during the hip surgery. That means she will not be joining us in September. 😔

She will be reimbursed and because I was booking a couple of events for us to take part in this fall, I was back and forth to straighten those out. It's all good and although we're all sad she can't make it, this is the best thing for Cathy in order to work towards healing. 

Bill was home by 5 and while he dozed, I started Madame IP. I had already rubbed the pork ribs with seasoning and prepared the fingerling potatoes. We were eating before 6. My Swiss Chard was not so good, I either steamed it too much or it was just too old when I cut it. Bill had corn.

Is that sky saying rain?
Or just another trickery.
Pretty, regardless of its message.

We were taking Mike's trailer to a friend's (where we store Ptooties actually) for the weekend. There are quite a number that set up in Murray's yard and he asked Bill if Richard's Towing was still in business. 😄 Funny guy. I did dishes while Bill aired up his tires and hooked up.

Pulling Mike's trailer was different
than the Suite. Gibbs didn't care,
he just panted in the back seat. 
😏

Gibbs and I went along for the ride and Gibbs ran around like a fool and got reacquainted with Daisy. This was a good day, earning a bit of cash by taking M into town and doing a fair bit of reading. 

This is a really nice spot for the
weekend gathering of friends.
Murray is on his lawn mower
as we leave.

Still no rain and it isn't looking too promising yet, at 7 pm. I hope you've enjoyed your hump day.

                             Gibbs and Daisy meet again

                                                                           Cute!

                                                                  Good night!

Thank you for the pop by.