HAPPY NEW WEEK!
I hope everyone has a healthy, safe, and joyful week!
I had a pack of coyotes on my patch today--very close to the house. I think they appeared because a mother raccoon was relocating her babies from one nest to a new one. They have reached "fledgling" age (to use a bird term). The sow raccoon birthed her babies late this year. Normally, the young would be older by this time.All of the wildlife are in a quandary because it's the July 4th holiday weekend, and everyone is shooting off fireworks.
Take care, all.
Thanks for finding the time to give us an update, Annette - we are all still thinking of you & your family, daily. I do know that they to have to warn you that very ill people can take a turn for the worst very suddenly. Not easy for you to plan anything at the moment, I'm sure.
Great that your sister can be moved nearer to home- it will be a big help. Your b in law must be glad of the help in the garden and otherwise. Keep on looking after yourself, too.
LINDA - Have a safe & enjoyable visit to family.
ANNETTE – Thanks for the update despite your busy time with Sis.
I’ll be back later to report on my “good deeds” day. Food shopping this morn. I hope it warms up before I go – it’s 2.9 C outside.
Chores with Dau report. First, a phone call as her OH had not done the complete shopping list over weekend. Of course I said I would detour to supermarket to get chicken, pasta & stock. Sort of vital if one is making chicken & veggie & pasta soup! She decided to perch on a stool at kitchen bench to chop veggies, while I “fetched & carried” ingredients, pan, knife, herbs from garden, etc. It took a while as I had no idea where most were stored – I open fridge or cupboard & peer around wondering where what I want is lurking. Soup simmering (double batch), it’s time to strip MissJ’s bed, gather washing & start machine. Previous wash, still on airers, has to be folded & sorted into piles for each person. Fortunately most items are labelled with Trio’s names. I set aside socks & knickers for Dau to sort. Check soup. Hang new load of washing. Eat lunch. Dau decants soup into containers for evening meal, freezer and a small tub for me to take home. I reached home 2 pm very tired to find OH was out for lunch. Dau’s soup was very welcome for our tea. Curious, my back is sore this morn. . .
Dau’s ankle & foot look nasty even though most bruising faded. She can sort-of walk on it but tires easily as she found over the weekend when she attempted too much. Trio have been good at fetching & helping when not at school. Next week school holidays.
PS. It's nearly 8 C, time for shopping "escape".
Annette: I'm glad that your sister is improving. I so hope that your family can get the home care package in place right away if that will be the best option for all of you. All of that traveling must be so demanding and tiring for your family. Thinking of you. Have a safe and delay-free flight home when you can go.
Lindy: I hope your OH will get good medical results. I know you're worried. Have a good journey and a lovely time with your family.
OG: Nice to see you! Thinking of you.
AQ: Wow. You had a busy day. You must have built up some good karma for all your good deeds. I would have been tired at the end, too. Hope your daughter improves.
bjane: I hope the storms miss you.
All: Sorry for my lack of replies. I haven't been able to accomplish much. The "feels like" temperature was 109F or 43C here today. The "feels like" temperature is the heat index, which is the measure of actual temp with our high humidity. I don't have an air conditioner anymore. I'll be back when I have more energy.