I think I now have some idea how the settlers used to feel when they waited days and weeks for some rain. Last night, it came in buckets, accompanied by thunder and lightning. I somehow wanted to just run out and stand in it, but in the middle of the night that wasn't such a great idea. Seems every time it rained in Michigan it either went north or way south of us, missing the middle altogether. Well anyway we got our little drink of water. Not sure how long it will be until the next one. The plants needed that and so much more. Our ground here was so dry I am sure it just soaked right in and is still dry down below some.
Apologies to those who commented and they did not get published,I had no idea until I came back to my dashboard there were some ready for attention!
Seth..I used calamine lotion on the ivy and that really did the job on the blisters that oozed. I used Benadryl cream for the itching and burning. Mine burned a lot and I thought that so odd. I hope you never have another encounter with that evil plant. I avoid any plant now that even resembles that stuff. ICK!
Now that I have been around my sister's cat for awhile, I have figured out that it is a really laid back way of living being a cat. She sure is spoiled and sleeps a lot. Not sure of her nightly routine but in the daytime she is
pretty quiet. Dogs have their duties to be watchful of their owners and such but this little lady is not very watchful. The heat is so bad this summer I feel bad for so many animals who might happen to be homeless right now. She lays right in front of the fan most of the time during the day,trying to stay cool.
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Apologies to those who commented and they did not get published,I had no idea until I came back to my dashboard there were some ready for attention!
Seth..I used calamine lotion on the ivy and that really did the job on the blisters that oozed. I used Benadryl cream for the itching and burning. Mine burned a lot and I thought that so odd. I hope you never have another encounter with that evil plant. I avoid any plant now that even resembles that stuff. ICK!
Now that I have been around my sister's cat for awhile, I have figured out that it is a really laid back way of living being a cat. She sure is spoiled and sleeps a lot. Not sure of her nightly routine but in the daytime she is
pretty quiet. Dogs have their duties to be watchful of their owners and such but this little lady is not very watchful. The heat is so bad this summer I feel bad for so many animals who might happen to be homeless right now. She lays right in front of the fan most of the time during the day,trying to stay cool.
Spent too many hours in the heat yesterday in the storage and paid dearly for it. Sure have learned that those places are like ovens. The farther you are from the doorway the less air you are going to get. Had to stop for the day and rest up.
All should be gone by the end of this month so no more hot days out there for me.
Sad to see it go though..lots of great memories there.
Local news is that gas prices went down to 3.33 here and stations were busy while the price was low. I actually bought a gallon of milk last week for 1.99. Guess I got lucky. Didn't need a gallon, but a half costs more so why do that.Neighbors report that the house that mom owned is getting an inside makeover right now. Walls and such are changing from wallpaper that was at least 30 years old to paint and that is quite the improvement. Little by little they are making it their own too. My great nephew celebrated his first birthday with a chocolate cupcake. Ate every single crumb. I am sure he will end up a chocolate lover like his mom and grandmother are.
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They celebrated the birthday by moving into a new home of their own. No more renting for this family. Congrats to them.
WELL HOPE WHEREVER YOU ARE, YOUR WEEKEND WILL BE A GREAT ONE!
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Yumm! I like chocolate cake too. Belated Happy birthday wish for your great nephew.
The kitty is cute Sis.
xoxo
Yum chocolate! Kitty looks very comfortable, they just seem to know what to do. Glad your Mom's house is being taken care of. Many more memories will live on there.
Glad you finally got a rain reprieve! I know how my Kit-Kit loves the fan too and the dogs spend a lot of time UNDER the house or standing in their pool. Our pool is up and running finally, so if you get too hot, you can come over here and laze in the cool pool. HA! Had a dream about you the other night---really strange!
A couple storms just came by here this afternoon. That's TWICE this week I didn't have to water my garden. It did seem that Ohio and Flint were getting the worse of it. I know what you mean about storms just seeming to avoid us.
We have been experiencing quite the long stretch of hot weather here too. Not fun at all. My central air conditioning has been running non stop for the past 3 weeks. The humidity really gets to me and at my age, that makes sleeping a nightmare. And I need my sleep or I get grumpy and raaaawr! They say we are in for some rain tonight, so they say, but will it come is another thing. It's needed badly that is for sure. Here's hoping that you will get some more rain, not too much, don't need to hear that you have packed up and moved in with Noah and his family.
That kitty sure looks comfy! Happy belated birthday to your great nephew, his best years are yet to come!!!
I just hope that you discomfort from the poison ivy has now passed. The rule of thumb that I taught my kids , that I myself was always told... "Leaves of three, let it be." Or there's also, "Hairy vine, no friend of mine." :(
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