No Doubt
No doubt about it, summer has arrived. Temps in the 90s with hot winds that are bound to dry out potted plants. I am very thankful that we do not buy in to purchasing beautiful potted flowers that tempt the most frugal of gardeners. They have been beefed up with enough fertilizer to put on a great display, but their roots are nestled in peat moss which doesn’t hold moisture. The plants that we enjoy made it through the winter. Best perennials ever.
Dennis and I sat on the west patio for a long time this morning in a very brisk wind. As soon as the gusts of wind would wind down the tiny flies found us. Dennis had planned on us getting decorative rock for the shrub area in what had been the Koi pond. I kept distracting him as the plan was a good one but not in the heat of the day. We kept moving about outside while staying in the shade until at noon, we decided to check out our chairs in the living room. Good choice.
The plans are getting real for my departure to Rochester next week. I have a day of tests in Mankato on Friday, a 4-D Cat scan and several others. I also will be tested for Covid at that time. That is the only test that makes me feel uneasy. I had Covid in February. I remember too many tales of invalid tests and that one little test could alter a lot in regard to the heart surgery. Oh well.
Supper is Manwich sloppy Joes and potato salad. That in itself is enough to prepare for Dennis’ belief that he has one hot meal each day. No more heat in the kitchen than necessary. Hey . . . who am I to push yogurt and apple sauce.
How warm is it? The patio porch kitties are lying on the garage floors totally sprawled out. It is tempting but I would work up a huge sweat trying to get upright.