Hot enough for you?

Our last big rain was July 13th. It was lovely! We had 15 mm (0.6"). 

 

I watched it on the radar. It's the only way to prepare, by being vigilant. The lightning strikes help us prepare if losing power is imminent! 

Jordan was camping with friends. They had the storm at 3 a.m., but Jo is an experienced camper. He was camping at 6 months old. He did get a bit of a sunburn. Papa took a photo just after Jo made a choice of his university residence room, Mama was at the office. Since he is going through transition, he gets an early choice. 

Aster is carrying on with her Civics and Careers summer online course. It's great doing it in the air conditioning. This will give her more flexibility at school.  Online courses aren't for everyone. Our government made it a requisite to take one or two. 

I am juggling the heat with gardening and bugs. Those deerflies...

Finally, a rose!

Our green frog is growing quite large. Eat those bugs, bud! This excessive heat keeps it green. 

Speaking of bugs!

This little beetle was really getting into its work!

I'm not doing well with my pumpkin! Oh well! I watered on the 15th. The heat just evaporates whatever moisture that is there.

This is fun. Paul I bought at an online auction. I moved him to the lower deck. If you can imagine, Fred's burrow is just on this corner. Fred was quite concerned with usurpers on her deck. She leaned up on the side, and sniffed the goose. 

I did laundry yesterday, hanging it up took longer than the length of time it took to dry! 

Back-to-school update, yard chores

I am happy to report that our grandies in Ottawa, Jo and Aster, are doing really well back at school. You know that excitement, when you figure out where your locker will be, who are your teachers, can you find your classes?  I must admit that once I retired I had recurring teacher dreams of not being able to find my classroom, or being late. 

Aster is in early, three times a week, for band (twice) and jazz band practice. She's getting involved in other extra curriculum, as well. 

Jo is happy to go in early with her. He asked for a timetable change, and now is doing a law course instead of French Tutoring. Jo has one asynchronous online class, but he prefers to do it in the school computer lab. They have intranet servers at the school, and can save work both at home and at school to the same platform. 

Jo is co-leading the yearbook (there isn't a staff member to head it), he is doing sports photography for the yearbook (which means missing school for 'away' events), chairing the Leadership Camp (takes place in the new year),  also AV head for assemblies. 

We did a video call after school Wednesday!

They made a crock pot dinner earlier, as Aster had to go out for 5:30, and Jo had a babysitting gig. I suggested they eat together. I was happy to talk to them. Jo has an appointment for a nose ring installation! Oh, young people!!! 

💮The first bush is planted (Tuesday). The leopard frogs are in the grass, they took off to avoid me. 

 

The second one is in and watered: the pink Hibiscus. And the 3rd: Rose of Sharon. 

One more to go. I am a bit achy! It is cool and cloudy today. I'll have to get going! We'll see if they last the winter.

 

Down to visit the trailcams, the motorcycles were jarring in the meadow. 

 

 I think the first clip is the sound of a turkey. Then the Flicker on the ground appears on video. 

 

Walking out onto the back deck, a pair of deer! A lovely way to begin the day.

  

Chilly mornings...

I put the garbage out and it was 10 ℃ . it will warm up later as we ease into Autumn. Perhaps 18℃ . 

Honestly, I saw a hummingbird! Aug. 31st and it likes the petunias and the roses. 

I wrapped the roses last year. I think it made a difference. 

Our Ottawa family came for a visit. Jo has done some work on his hair. Aster is still a red head!

He did this all by himself in the mirror. he bleached it, then drew on the black dye. He's ready for school.

JL cooked us some salmon on the BBQ. We finished off my peach cobbler for dessert. Next, we finally found a show we could all agree upon: Arthur the King! It was filmed in Dominican Republic, although the actual tale took place in Ecuador during a competition.

"It is based on the 2016 non-fiction book Arthur - The Dog Who Crossed the Jungle to Find a Home."

We're on count downs for critters.

Last view, Aug. 27

Blast from the past: September, 2023, we visited the Fantasy in the Forest show!