Good morning to all on this springlike winter’s day, 23° and sunny, definitely can’t complain.
My garage door and awning are intact and undamaged. Had to add a minor attachment to the strap that operates the locking mechanism, just to stop it hanging down. Where would we be without zip ties?
Put the car on the lawn to try out the awning. It is OK, as I said it is an el cheapo one (less than $200 including a side wall) so the mechanism is not as sophisticated as my kids with their 270° awnings that virtually put themselves up and could house a village but it will do for me.
Good morning everyone, the calm after the storm we had yesterday afternoon. Our third Summer storm this month, wow those thunderbolts almost made the house shake! Huge heavy raindrops, talk about raining buckets! It was quite exciting watching the storm arrive, black clouds getting nearer, thunder getting louder. Wondering if it would reach here or not? Sometimes we only get a few drops, but not this time. This is obviously what happens during sweltering, hot weather, it’s like living in the tropics , not the Mediterranean. It’s actually typically normal for the end of August, during a long, extremely hot and humid period. It didn’t lower the temperatures much, it was a bit cooler last night outside but even with the windows open it was still incredibly hot inside. Temperatures are back up again. Who knows what’s in store for us this afternoon? Watch next episode
Hope our UK friends had a good bank holiday weekend. I was never in England during this period, I was always on holiday in Italy
Good morning - A fairly early start today because I’m due at the hospital again. It is just for a blood test but if the eGFR count has sunk lower than last Friday, I could be kept there. I never know these days.
It’s good morning and good awning Bruce. Nice one.
It is still warm here with a warm breeze - nothing like you’re experiencing though @Rose2 I’m not sure that I would get on with that kind of heat at all. I think I would enjoy watching the thunder storm arrive though - I don’t mind thunder storms unless they are in the middle of the night!
I hope all goes well with your blood test @mart fingers crossed for you.
I’m relieved to hear that the garage door is still in tact @Bruce and your awning looks good too.
I had a good dog walk this morning and now Annie dog is flaked out on her bed and will remain like that until I move from here - she may look as if she’s asleep but she is tuned in to my every move.
es it’s the sudden change that’s fascinating, from clear, blue skies to stormy clouds in a matter of minutes! You don’t get this view if you live in town, with all those tall buildings blocking your vision, out here in the open countryside it feels like being right inside the storm, scary and wonderfully thrilling at the same time.
It arrives literally “out of the blue”.
Hi Rose2, you lived in the open countryside. We lived in Scotland in the remote wilds’. Long time ago and travelled extensively. Eventually, I retired and enjoyed close to the country.
We’re not really in remote, wild countryside, only 15 minutes from town, but it’s very hilly, just like your photo. I’ve never visited Scotland but I imagine you have beautiful landscapes,especially the Highlands.
A late good morning - so much so, it’s afternoon here.
Your awning looks great, @Bruce and just right for camping or whatever other adventures you might cook up. That may be the most cost-effective zip tie in decades. Satisfying!
We’ve been out trimming palm trees, a hot but worthwhile endeavor, and clearing away the massive seed stalks, and boots. While I like them looking like lollipops, trimming them up allows much more light in the house.
@mart, I hope the visit was easy and yields good results!
@MargaretF, oooh, I would love to curl up like Annie! Good girl!
@Rose I was in in Italy this time last year and those brief thunderstorms and the clouds that brough them were a tremendous relief! I know how you feel about wondering whether they will make it or not. My parents lived in a part of the country where those storms were make-it-or-break-it for the grain farmers. The lightning that could be seen but sometimes failed to bring rain was often called “heat lightning.” When it rains here in Florida, most of us dread it because of the humidity and sun that follow. I hope you cool off!
I am off to the market. People have the strange habit of wanting to eat every day around here. Quite inconvenient
, not the Mediterranean. It’s actually typically normal for the end of August, during a long, extremely hot and humid period. It didn’t lower the temperatures much, it was a bit cooler last night outside but even with the windows open it was still incredibly hot inside. Temperatures are back up again. Who knows what’s in store for us this afternoon? Watch next episode 
es it’s the sudden change that’s fascinating, from clear, blue skies to stormy clouds in a matter of minutes! You don’t get this view if you live in town, with all those tall buildings blocking your vision, out here in the open countryside it feels like being right inside the storm, scary and wonderfully thrilling at the same time.
