I think I would be a bit more enthusiastic about summer if there was any recreation included for me.
I work in polyester in 90+ degrees, and frankly after almost 8 years doing so as a security officer
you think I would be used to it..Not.
So I keep busy and I sweat..well as Grand Mom always said "Horses sweat, Ladies perspire."
Hinting that there must be some sensual glow instead of streams of sweat dripping down my face and neck. It makes no difference to my hair these days which is truly salt and pepper, I have not colored it for years now. Grew it long, chopped it, and it's getting longer again..why? Yes, you know..haircuts cost money. Professional coloring costs money not just once, but to keep it up I will truly need a rich benefactor. So, I am natural, though not by choice.
The gardens are in, still adding some here and there. Over 20 bush beans planted. There are 4 tomatoes, however 2 are not going so well, not sure why they thrived there last year. I have 3 pepper plants doing nicely and 3 small ones started from seed which are coming along.Herbs: Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, Basil, Dill, Parsley, Marjoram, all doing well, though the Dill had to be replaced, did that today. I had tried to start from seed and that was precarious. Why? Because the starter sat on my only window facing east which both cats like to sit in. I think the plants needed more time, and were not hardy enough to go in the ground, though the peppers and basil are hanging in there. That is the first box and the half moon rock garden.
The middle box was mostly my father's choices. He choose Pumpkin. Canteloup, Egg Plant, and Cucumber. I have added Yellow Squash and a Zucchini. The Egg Plant is not doing so well, another one failing for an unknown reason. Dad is trying a new thing this year because the weeds got so out of hand last year I had no time to anything else in the yard but weed. Ground paper rolled with mulch over top. My only regret is that he got started before I could properly prepare the middle box. It really needed some Ummph, the soil was not as good as the first box. Crossing fingers.
The 3rd box is planted with flowers, though not too many so far. Two purple salvias 2 rose bushes from previous year, 2 Daisies and 2 Geraniums. I snuck 3 of my seed broccoli in there, but I fear it is far too hot this summer for they to do well. We have 3-4 weeks of straight 90's aligned for us. UGH.
Seems like there might be a few 80 degree days..in July of all things. Nevermind, I will be grateful.
So it is work, with as much over time as I can handle to pay for things that the budget does not allow for..like vehicle registration, oil change, tire rotation, replace my cell phone that died, and eye surgery. Yep, my Glaucoma has come back in my left eye. It was soooo much fun the first time needle, lasers and bears..oh my. The rest of my days are work at home. No swimming pools, no parties, no movies..not even a new damn book.
So if I seem a little cranky? There are 4 dogs that are constantly running up and down the stairs barking frantically at the top of their volume..24/7. So sleep? Not so much. And it's getting to me almost as much as Hugo's big feet used to.
See ya,
kel
I work in polyester in 90+ degrees, and frankly after almost 8 years doing so as a security officer
you think I would be used to it..Not.
So I keep busy and I sweat..well as Grand Mom always said "Horses sweat, Ladies perspire."
Hinting that there must be some sensual glow instead of streams of sweat dripping down my face and neck. It makes no difference to my hair these days which is truly salt and pepper, I have not colored it for years now. Grew it long, chopped it, and it's getting longer again..why? Yes, you know..haircuts cost money. Professional coloring costs money not just once, but to keep it up I will truly need a rich benefactor. So, I am natural, though not by choice.
The gardens are in, still adding some here and there. Over 20 bush beans planted. There are 4 tomatoes, however 2 are not going so well, not sure why they thrived there last year. I have 3 pepper plants doing nicely and 3 small ones started from seed which are coming along.Herbs: Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, Basil, Dill, Parsley, Marjoram, all doing well, though the Dill had to be replaced, did that today. I had tried to start from seed and that was precarious. Why? Because the starter sat on my only window facing east which both cats like to sit in. I think the plants needed more time, and were not hardy enough to go in the ground, though the peppers and basil are hanging in there. That is the first box and the half moon rock garden.
The middle box was mostly my father's choices. He choose Pumpkin. Canteloup, Egg Plant, and Cucumber. I have added Yellow Squash and a Zucchini. The Egg Plant is not doing so well, another one failing for an unknown reason. Dad is trying a new thing this year because the weeds got so out of hand last year I had no time to anything else in the yard but weed. Ground paper rolled with mulch over top. My only regret is that he got started before I could properly prepare the middle box. It really needed some Ummph, the soil was not as good as the first box. Crossing fingers.
The 3rd box is planted with flowers, though not too many so far. Two purple salvias 2 rose bushes from previous year, 2 Daisies and 2 Geraniums. I snuck 3 of my seed broccoli in there, but I fear it is far too hot this summer for they to do well. We have 3-4 weeks of straight 90's aligned for us. UGH.
Seems like there might be a few 80 degree days..in July of all things. Nevermind, I will be grateful.
So it is work, with as much over time as I can handle to pay for things that the budget does not allow for..like vehicle registration, oil change, tire rotation, replace my cell phone that died, and eye surgery. Yep, my Glaucoma has come back in my left eye. It was soooo much fun the first time needle, lasers and bears..oh my. The rest of my days are work at home. No swimming pools, no parties, no movies..not even a new damn book.
So if I seem a little cranky? There are 4 dogs that are constantly running up and down the stairs barking frantically at the top of their volume..24/7. So sleep? Not so much. And it's getting to me almost as much as Hugo's big feet used to.
See ya,
kel
