A heat wave rolled across Georgia.
Today in the central part of the state the high was 95 which is ten degrees higher than normal for this time of year. Need I mention, it’s humid also? The crew and I are in a rhythm of rising early so we can do what we want to get done before noon. Then for the greater part of the afternoon we run errands (in a/c) or hang out in the coolest room in the house, the bedroom, where the monster oscillator constantly sends some relief for all of us. This provides an excuse for laziness: reading, listening to the radio, snoozing, playing around on the computer . . . .
The best designs are often the simplest, like the boomerang, scissors, paperclip and bobby pin. Most of us know who invented the cotton gin but not the people who came up with these great tools!
This afternoon I researched dog stuff online: LED collar lights, rattlesnake vaccine, dog equipment. I came across an unusual tie-out posted by “Jim” on the fiberglassrv forum.
The ad at L.L. Bean’s website says it was inspired by aircraft tie-downs. When the dog pulls, the claw grip gets even tighter. It’s made out of aluminum. Lightweight and easy to pack. It costs about $20. Pretty nifty, huh?
It cooled a bit by dinnertime.
I took some BBQ chicken and iced tea outside to eat while sitting under the redbud tree. A gentle breeze wafted through occasionally. The brown thrashers have a nest in the redbud. They were busy poking the ground for their dinner, and, of course, Janie and the crew sat in a semi-circle in front of me waiting for hand-outs. I wish I could take a picture of them as they anticipate a bit of chicken tossed their way. I don’t have the dexterity to bite into a chicken breast while simultaneously taking a photograph!
So far Bridget is doing well in the heat.
You can tell by the green grass this is not a recent photo of Bridget. The lawn has dried up and turned brown.
She tends to get skin problems in the summer. Whenever she starts biting her butt, I tell her to stop. I think she gets itchy in the heat.
Janie and the crew are on Advantage-multi for protection against fleas, heartworm, and other nasties. It’s doing a great job so far. The vet said that Frontline and Revolution are no longer very effective in Georgia.
Yes, I know, I’m avoiding the topic of the PTV.
If you read the previous post, you know why I don’t want to talk about it. I didn’t drive the Perfect Tow Vehicle much this weekend, just a trip into town for some groceries. I’ve lost confidence in the vehicle again. When I park it, I find myself taking into consideration the room a tow truck would need! Now that is sad. I’m not moping around about this situation, because I’m aware of how very fortunate I am, but it is weighing on me. I need to decide what I’m going to do and when.
Tuesday is my first firearm class and Wednesday is tow-hitch installation day!
Be sure to drop in to see if I had to be towed!
rvsue
rvsue and her canine crew 