Nothing real exciting to post today. First thing I did yesterday morning was check laundry, run the dishwasher and wash any remaining pots and pans. If the storms took out the power, we have no running water.
Cell phones were charged, and water was put up for the animals. Just in case. Oil lamps- check, lamp oil - check, candles and matches - check, emergency lamp/radio - check.
I also decided not to do more freezer cleaning, and to not use both dehydrators. I didn't want to risk a freezer that wasn't shut and cold, nor have any electrical issues with any outages. Those jobs remain on the to-do list.
Early morning a steady rainfall began, followed by wind and thunderstorms.
The temperature dropped and it was too chilly (and not safe) to read on the porch. Soon, around noon the rain stopped and the sun came out. Two o'clock arrived and guess what? No rain nor a bad storm. In fact, no rain the rest of the day, but it appears it'll rain today.
Before the rain arrived I took a few pictures of some colorful snapdragons starting to bloom.
I have a short Honey-Do list for my husband today. I have a few indoor jobs he could do, that won't require a lot of time.
Regarding reading...
I have not read an entire book in 2020, due to just feeling down, depressed and disgusted at what was happening in the world.
The past few days I picked up my newest book and finally opened it and read. It felt fantastic. I finished the book in 3 days. A fascinating story of a woman growing up in Vietnam and moving to Ohio. I met her at the flea market when we bought her book.
Anyway, I'll be passing the book on to my Mom or whoever in the family who wants to read it. One book in, one book out. A fantastic read!! I believe my husband wants to read it next.
Good for you. Making it work even when things aren't rosy. I am envious for your rain and cool temperature. But before we know it Fall will be upon us. Nice catch up post.
ReplyDeleteThanks Goatldi, It's been nice to see the gardens get what they need right now.
ReplyDeleteSo glad that you didn't get the storm that was predicted but it must be so good to be prepared.
ReplyDeleteThanks mamasmercantile, glad we did get rain, but not the storm
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