We were quite happy to have rain on Thursday. I did a quick outdoor job, removed the out-of-hand burdock, then rested on the back deck. All morning, no rain, despite the forecast. This is a non-mental note to not let it get so big. I waited until the blooms were done, for the insects.
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I watched the clouds, then, finally, the rain began.
As always, I have to check the eaves for leaves. Yup, overflowing. Non-mental note for the To Do List. The goldfish pond was overflowing.
🚲 Our friend Rick, cycling for 1500 miles, rested in Ottawa on Wednesday, did bike repairs on Thursday. I emailed to see where he was, then checked his Facebook page:
"Tomorrow I will be camping on the St. Lawrence River after a big ride of 115 miles. The rain is stopping and the wind will be at my back. No problem. September is coming and the days are getting both shorter and cooler."
🐸 The goldfish pond is hosting a green frog, now, in addition to the two bullfrogs.
We'll say farewell to the insects, bees and wasps, who will sleep for the winter. Others migrate.
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The goldenrod is busy with bugs!
How much rain did we get? A LOT! Two dumps, about 43 mm (~1.7") for the day. We were so relieved.
I was so relieved when Rick told me it rained all day yesterday in Ottawa. I thought of you first thing!
ReplyDeleteWe had a rainy day too, and the ground was happy to receive the water. Love the pictures of your pond!
ReplyDeleteWasn’t the rain a delight?! I got wet more than once going in and out of stores.
ReplyDeleteWasn’t the rain a delight?! I got wet more than once going in and out of stores.
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ReplyDeleteThe rain turned on here a couple of days back and seems determined to stick around... typical, just when the annual Cowal Games are on. The touring fairground is not likely to get much business and all the highland dance and sporting events are going to struggle.... poor things... YAM xx
We just had light rain for a few hours but the trees were all happy to get some.
ReplyDeleteI saw 3 Monarch butterflies on Wed so I guess they have started heading south.
Such nice pictures.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on that welcome rain! We have 30C here today. I've just waved farewell to a houseful of family here for several days and moved myself to the swing under the shady oaks with a bag of new library books, a jar of lemongrass lotion (against mosquitoes that are out in force), two jugs of ice water, a notebook, and a Tilley hat to protect my head from the odd acorn that gets thrown down. My phone timer is set for 2 hrs before I have to drive to town to ferry Emil to his brother's for the weekend. Life is good isn't it.
ReplyDeleteI still expect some good summer weather, although it's far too hot right now.
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