Good Morning All. Clear and 64°, a second day without rain! According to the NWS, we're going to start to get more seasonal weather in the next ten days with temperatures getting into the 80's. Still have rain in the forecast most days, but it seems like it will be scattered about instead of the gully-washers that we've been having.
Yesterday didn't go as planned but not in a bad way. Just after I posted here, my daughter called and she was on her way up with my granddaughter to go to the zoo that me and my wife went to a few weeks ago. So the weekly grocery/beer trek didn't happen and we went back to the zoo with them instead. So that trip is now this morning, Fridays are always more crowded so there is a slight down side, but maybe there will be more eye candy.
After that, I picked what should be the last of the broccoli from the garden and another couple of pounds of green beans. That canning task is getting more daunting.
I'm still trying to get all of the water off the top of the pool cover, there is much more there than I thought. Meanwhile I was able to mow the north and west side of the yard, albeit with ruts and turning divots everywhere. That area isn't really a lawn so it won't really matter for now. But anything that reduces the further task is helpful.
Grits and sausage with some Southern cream gravy this morning Francine.
Thanks for the likes and comments regarding yesterday's post;
Guy, Karl, JazzDad, Steve, Joe, Chad, Rick, Sherrel, Patrick, Jaz, Ken, Hughie, Garry, Justin, Gary, Tom.
I absolutely did not get out to the train shed yesterday. I am already feeling withdrawal symptoms. But the visit with the granddaughter was worth far more. Just wish that I had brought the camera to get a picture of her feeding the giraffes.
Patrick -
Willie: No on the pool as highs in the mid-upper 60's and lows in the upper 40's are keeping it way too cool, although the grandkids are game. Like you we're 15-20° below normal for this time of year.
Yes the temperatures have actually been pleasant. I have only had to run the A/C's one day so far this year. It's usually at least ten days in May and full bore from June through September. I miss the pool though.
Sherrel -
I realize that I am not making much coherent talk at the moment.
Tell us something that we don't already know!!!
Guy - Nothing boring about rail bridge pictures except for
seven hours! Yes, the boiling water to get rid of the ants must be done ahead of planting time, or on mounds at least 12" (30 cm to you metric users) away from flowers.
David - I have read of the instant grits method of getting rid of ants but never needed to try it. I am using recycled boiling water from blanching and canning vegetables. Thanks for reminding me though.
OK, A few more pictures from the San Antonio Aquarium.
Everybody have a great day.
