Good Morning All. Clear and 75°, headed up to 103° later today. Yesterday only saw 101°; the usual heat advisory is in effect, although it doesn't extend north into our county. I guess that 101° doesn't qualify. Wind which was out of the north all day yesterday has shifted out of the east, although at 1 mph it is not providing much relief. The north winds that
Chet used to send us from Montana were a lot cooler than these right now. While it is hot here, this is not the hottest July that I have records for which I keep for gardening history. July 2011 and July 1980 were both hotter, as were those entire summers. July 1998 is a distant third but we could approach that this year.
Yesterday's dermatologist visit was all clear; he was pleased and so am I. Disaster at Home Depot as they are out of liquid chlorine for the pool. I now need to look around and probably pay a lot more. I still have about a two week supply left, but I do not wish to switch back to the powdered stuff if I can help it. Last two years, the powder and tablets were in short supply and liquid was readily available. Just the opposite this year. Looks like gasoline dropped another 4¢ to $3.95/gal.
I invariably forget the new passwords when required and have to have the e-mail link to update again. It's a viscous circle.
Thanks for the likes and comments regarding the cold storage structure;
Steve J, James, Jeff, Guy, Tom O, Dave B, Chad, Patrick, Karl, Hughie, Smudge, Joe, Curt, Tom, Gary, OB Ken.
No train shed time yesterday; too much else going on for this retired [?] person.
One of my favorite businesses in the outskirts of Charlottesville, Magee's Tire Service. That's Federal Cold Storage on the other side of the tracks.
Jeff - I think that we all have a box of lemons somewhere.
I've found 5 field mice in one bucket one day.
Mice here are easy as peanut butter is their absolute favorite snack. I miss not having a cat any more, as they took care of all of the outdoor rodents without fail. All of our cats have always been "barn cats", but life expectancy was usually less than 4 years.
Guy - Great pictures of the unique Autorack. Others have already responded to your question.
Willie - We got skunked on the trout fishing today. Looks like you're putting more meat on the table than us. Well done with the rat hunting.
That meal went directly to the vultures that live in my barn loft. They know where I leave them tidbits like turkey carcasses and stuff. That is unless a snake or bobcat gets it overnight before the birds see it. Snakes like coyotes, generally like warm meals so they would have to act quickly.
Today is National French Fry Day. Free food at McDonalds and Wendy's, but you have to download their app on your phone and be subject to that issue. I'm sure that there are other places doing the freebies as well.
Everyone have a great hump day. Stay safe and cool.
Well except the warty-grumbler the foot is attached to.
Beautiful landscape.
