Sunday, July 10, 2011

Sunday scenes

I'm not feeling like I'm getting much done.  The dog has been waking me up at night so I haven't been sleeping well.  And it has been HOT!  Even now, at nearly 7 pm, it is still near 90 degrees and with dewpoints in the upper 70's it is pretty miserable out there.  We had a brief shower come through this morning.  Not enough to even wet the ground but enough to make it unbearably humid.  I did weed for about an hour and a half this morning before the rain.  Still a lot to do but it's too humid to be out there for long.  But, here are a few scenes of the day (hmm, interesting, Blogger reorganized my photos for me- so these are now in no particular order).
The broom corn is growing well, loving the heat but it could use some rain.
 I did venture out in the heat (with boys as firemen, just in case) this afternoon to burn weeds in the gravel of the courtyard:
 It was kind of fun but hot and smokey.  I14 didn't think I actually meant it when I said I was going to use a flame thrower.
The day lilies are beginning to bloom.
 The boys have been spending hours saving the world on the x-box.  They have been helping outside but in the heat of the day I'm not even cruel enough to make them go out.
 Recognize this fellow (or lady)?  I actually haven't seen many this year...and so far only on the smartweeds.  Who knows.
 The hostas are also blooming- check out the haze in the background.  You can see just how humid it is.
 Finally, the goth garden, all mulched and lovely.
Hopefully I can get out early tomorrow (without having to take a break for church) and get some more done in the garden.  Only 2 days left.

5 comments:

  1. I think your missing the point of a vacation;) It is to take at easy! Dont worry if you dont get enough done. Just enjoy the family and a summers day.

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  2. This was actually planned as a 'working vacation' to get caught up on outside stuff. V and J17 will be starting the return trip home on Monday morning. While the boys would have been quite capable of staying home by themselves, this presented itself as a perfect excuse to take a few days off. I have been enjoying a nap or two in the afternoon.
    And really, do any of us take 'real' vacations?
    Judy

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  3. LOVE the goth garden. sounds like we're living under the same humidity!

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  4. Love your Hollyhocks!! Your flower garden looks really nice. It was 92 here and the humidity hideous. I'm sure the weather will improve when you head back to work!! ...debbie

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  5. I think that's because the Japanese Beetles are HERE! I have them in record numbers down here this year LOL. Love that shot of the corn!

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