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[CarolM]

I saw a lovely elk strolling through my pasture this morning, of course I didn't have my phone with me to take a picture. He was so big, but I think he wasn't very old because his antlers weren't that big. I couldn't help but think how tasty he would be and how he would fill my freezer nicely- old habits I suppose.
Hubby is scheduled to work this weekend. He gets paid overtime which is nice but I would really prefer him to be home. He also got a call from a recruiter that is hiring for several different Power Plants. The recruiter is going to email him a list of locations and the job descriptions for each one . Hubby wants out of Washington, we will see if this is the opportunity he has been looking for.

Oh good luck to hubby. And never mind the phone. Glad you didnt have a rifle [emoji6]

 

[Lyn W]

That sounds quite interesting. And it should be tortoise safe right. Since we eat it, if a little bit falls onto the ground it probably wouldn't do any harm.

Diatomaceous earth (food grade) is good for killing many bugs and pet and kid safe.
I bought some off Amazon but health stores in SA may stock it as it seems to have all sorts of health benefits for humans too.

 

[CarolM]

We are home now and we should reach about 108 today! It’s been a long since we’ve seen triple digits!

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[Lyn W]

Does anybody know any tips on how to pliant clippings of Rose of Sharon hibiscus? Someone told me just take the clipping and plant it and keep it moist? I'm trying to grow some in Murphy's outdoor enclosure but the clippings I'm planting are just dying.

Maybe you need to dip them in some rooting powder to start them off.

 

[CarolM]

Just a quick follow-up from Wednesday’s kayak outing on the Anacostia River, just outside of DC. We did paddle in and around the Kenilworth Water Gardens and Marsh area. Whats nice is thst the gardens are viewable by kayak and by park trails and footpaths and bridges. One of our paddlers takes some extra nice photos... here of a pink lotus

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Oh wow. That lotus is stunning.

 

[CarolM]

Good evening all. It has been so hot today. The thermometer in my car has been reading 35/36C!!!! (95-97F) which is unheard of for us.

Yesterday while we were at the tennis, the neighbouring town only 4 miles away had flash floods when a 30 minute storm overwhelmed the drains.

We currently have every window and door open and have extracted the fan from the roof to keep us cooler tonight

Shame. Go run through the sprinklers. [emoji23] [emoji23]

 

[CarolM]

And Carol has maintained her 100% record by picking the loser again. Fingers crossed for tomorrow!

[emoji23] [emoji23] [emoji23] [emoji23] Yip I remain consistent.

 

[CarolM]

The rain is not the problem. It's actually an accumulation of several small things, and a few major.
The big issues are the crazy cost of living, in just the few years we've been here everything has gone up, groceries alone are a nightmare. It's to "city", every month a new subdivision is getting started being built. We want space and privacy and that is steadily disappearing here.
Some of the smaller things are stuff like, we miss thunderstorms (they just don't happen here), the roads are horribly maintained, to much air traffic in our area, etc.
It's just not the place we want to put down roots.

A simple life is so nice. But not always possible.

 

[CarolM]

What part of Washington State are u located...surprized to hear that groceries are high given your proximity to California, too many sub-divisions a pain....more congestion, cars...etc. too much airtraffic. Interesting, we are south of BWI, farther north of Dulles and National airports in DC and near enough Andrews AFB that we hear/see some of their activity - BUT not too intrusive.

Space.... yes... could use a lot more.

Ogh, we do have thunderstorms

Good luck in the search. We are looking for a place now in Florida.... getting killed with MD state taxes.

Soon we will all be working for the governments.

 

[Lyn W]

Hi Lena. I am not as busy as I could be. I am still having problems with a huge wound caused of shingles on my leg that hurts a lot, but now I have found a really good ointment and the wound is slowly healing. My body is still fighting against shingles too but it seems to me that the homeopathic meds now are working.
That`s why I was reading but not posting. Sorry, but I hope it will be better soon and I will be better soon too.


Long nothing heard about Dan. How are you doing Dan ? @DE42

Sorry to hear that Sabine - hope you are feeling better soon.
That must be very painful you, yet you always remain so positive.
You are an inspiration Bee!

 

[CarolM]

We did reach 110 today! It’s 5pm and unbearable. I’ve been watering the the torts down every couple of hours. Every year I say I’m going to add a above ground sprinklers on a timer for summer but it doesn’t happen.

We about 3 fires burning around San Diego with lost homes. So sad.

That is sad.

 

[Lyn W]

Just a quick follow-up from Wednesday’s kayak outing on the Anacostia River, just outside of DC. We did paddle in and around the Kenilworth Water Gardens and Marsh area. Whats nice is thst the gardens are viewable by kayak and by park trails and footpaths and bridges. One of our paddlers takes some extra nice photos... here of a pink lotus

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Beautiful!

 

[CarolM]

....one thing...there are still tickets for Samara...but it’s too late to get there! Just read this :

10,000 tickets unsold for England game - but it's too late to get there now
Just 2,836 tickets have been sold to England supporters for the game, where they hope to see their side reach the semi-final.

Oh dear.

 

[CarolM]

Gmorning all I've got the day off today going to watch some soccer! Gluck to everyone in their matches. Hope everyone has a great day. This is my start to the dayView attachment 244273

Looks like a nice start for the day. [emoji3]

 

[CarolM]

I am taking advantage of the sun and giving my babies some outside time.

 

[CarolM]

Enjoy your Saturdays and matches.

 

[Lyn W]

Good morning/afternoon to all from a sunny and increasingly parched looking Wales!
That is a very unusual sight for us - we usually have lush green fields and hills everywhere you look.
I think I am going to have to go out and do my rain dance.
Hope everyone has made a good start to the weekend.

 

[Lyn W]

I am taking advantage of the sun and giving my babies some outside time. View attachment 244274View attachment 244275View attachment 244276

I have the door open for Lola to wander out when he feels like it but so far he's just peeped out and walked back in.
But I am going to put him out whether he likes it or not.
How do you explain that natural uvb is far better for him that a bulb?

 

[JoesMum]

That looks like what I know as an amaryllis flower. I have one of those and they are beautiful but doesn't always flower.
As with all/most things grown from bulbs not safe for torts though.

Amaryllis and Hibiscus are different. Hibiscus is a bush. The fllwers look quite similar, but the Hibiscus flower is more fragile

 

[CarolM]

Good morning/afternoon to all from a sunny and increasingly parched looking Wales!
That is a very unusual sight for us - we usually have lush green fields and hills everywhere you look.
I think I am going to have to go out and do my rain dance.
Hope everyone has made a good start to the weekend.

If there are no pics then there is no rain dance.[emoji6]