Short Time Outside Today

A cold front is due to come through around lunch time, bringing thunderstorms, gusty winds, and lots of rain with longer temperatures. I went out this morning to gather some roses before the plants get clobbered by the storms.

I talked to the wonderful men who are running fiber optic lines in the area yesterday as they road a cute little car in the back and side yards. We discussed the tree they cut branches from that were encroaching on their lines. I asked them if it were possible for them to ‘neaten up’ the tree – that we were too old to do it ourselves and it would be really expensive to hire someone. They said they would be here today and would see what they could do.

This is a group of three evergreen trees that have been there a long time – long enough to essentially grow together. Right now with big branches hanging down, it looks like they were hit by lightning or something and exploded. I told them that I would appreciate whatever they could do, whether it’s cutting more branches or chainsawing the whole thing down.

They are wonderful men. I’ll be grateful whatever they do.

Our bug spraying man will be here around 11:00 to protect us from critters large and small. I have only seen dead bugs – the best kind, as far as I’m concerned, plus a few wasps that have figured out how to get in the house. I always feel good when the quarterly treatment has been done. Since we live in ‘the country’ in our own ‘woods,’ we get a lot of critters I hadn’t ever seen before, including a rare snake, centipedes, tarantulas, and scorpions, as well as the usual stuff. I’m really serious about spraying for EVERYTHING – including elephants, around here. I will deal with stuff outside – but there is a no tolerance policy about INSIDE.

My sister-in-law and my massage therapist are both having surgery today, so they are both in my thoughts and prayers today – for smooth procedures and complete recoveries as soon as possible.

I hope you’re having a good day.