May 8, 2013 One Hot May!



A deer by the house.





Dwarf Waterleaf carpeting the grove.





Unidentified flower















Monday, 5/6.  The dogs started barking at 6:15 am.  JB got up to let them out and counted 11 deer moseying across the east slope from the south ridge.  We think that is the largest herd we have seen so far.

It was 68 before noon.  Wonderfully pleasant to sit on the porch.  Not so pleasant to work in.  I did a little branch gathering and stacking in the shade, but it was a good day to be inside or just sitting on the porch.  I defrosted the refigerator and cooked up a big pot of chicken broth for the dogs.  Read a book.  JB worked on his computer, Magic cards, and napped.  Our high for the day was 70, but Down There it was 87!  That was 19 degrees above average.

Saw the first bluebells and trillium blooming.

Having the windows open and letting all that fresh, Spring air inside is so refreshing.  Makes up for not having a fire.

Tuesday, 5/7.  I left for Down There at 8:45 am, getting errands and shopping done as quickly as possible. Was back home by 1:30 pm.  Our high was 72 and I am sure it was at least 15 degrees hotter in town.  We have to go back down tomorrow morning for an appointment with JB's doctor.  Will get the results from all his tests.

I made fried chicken with gravy for the first time ever this evening.  Following the suggestion from the movie, "The Help", and I used Crisco.  It turned out delicious and crispy!  Much better than Kentucky Fried.

No movie tonight.  We just sat out on the porch and enjoyed nature.

Wednesday, 5/8.  Up early and it is 55 and clear.  Because of this unusually early heat wave there are avalanche warnings for the mountains and flood warnings for some of the rivers due to snow melt.  This all more than a month early.

We are leaving by 8:30 for Down There and will hopefully be able to get back before the heat of the day.  Am going to remember to take my camera today as the flowers down in the canyon are simply unbelievable.

Thought for the day:  The idea is to die as young as late as possible.  Ashley Montagu.