Sandman Time...
I've just finished my laundry and taken the girls out for their last pee of the night. It's time for bed, but I decided to do a quick blog entry while I'm finishing my tea.
Speaking of laundry, I washed my orange skirt with some of my lighter tops and my underwear. The lighter tops came out unscathed, but I now have peach-tinted panties and one peach-tinted bra. I put them back through the wash with a bit of bleach, but they are still peach-tinted. I'm slightly annoyed, especially since the tint in the panties is a bit mottled. The bra seems more uniform, though. Ah well, I'm the only one who sees them, so it's not a huge deal.
I have to say, this heat is really going to do me in by the end of the summer. I'm hoping we don't have the long, hot, dry summer that has been predicted, but from the look of things so far, I'm afraid that's exactly what we're in for. It's a good thing I went out and bought a bunch of summer clothing, or I'd honestly be concerned about surviving this one! I'm even thinking about hitting a couple more stores to look for a few more pieces of summer clothing...
When I was younger, I loved the heat. The hotter, the better. I remember visiting relatives in Ontario for the summer, and loving it when it got to over 105 F in the shade. I would be sicker than a dog there now. Not only do they get wicked heat, they also get horrid humidity to go along with it. Ugh! I found that after hitting the ripe old age of 30, I couldn't tolerate the heat as well. Every year that goes by, I find it gets worse. I wouldn't wish for winter all the time, but I would love to find a place where it sat at a nice, balmy 17 - 20 C all spring and summer, and for the fall and winter I'd be very happy with some nice, crisp, mid-to-late autumn weather. So far I haven't come across a place with my ideal weather - if any of you find somewhere like that, let me know, will you?
Yesterday was quite hot but very windy, which kept things reasonably cool in the house. In spite of the fact that all the plants were being blown wildly about, I managed to get a couple of shots which I was quite happy with.
This was my favourite of the day:
These next two are from the same plant - I'm not sure what it is, but it grows in a large patch each year in the back yard, and it's gorgeous:
These two I took today:
They are different angles of the same dandelion, and I have to say I was quite startled at the results. I love dandelions, but I've never been quite that up close and personal with one before. If someone had shown me these pictures, and not told me what they were, I'm not sure I would have been certain they were pictures of a dandelion. At first I thought the little hook things must have been tiny bugs, but then I realized they were part of the flower. Have I mentioned how much I love the macro feature on my camera? Oh, I have? Okay, then...
The first picture, with the wee white flowers, and the dandelion are considered weeds. I'm not sure what kind the first one is, but I know it's some sort of weed. I figure anything that pretty can't be bad, so I just don't see them as weeds. I see them as beautiful plants and flowers.
I am done my tea, so it is time to go visit with the Sandman and wish you all a good night. I am too tired to bother with proof-reading, so if there are any glaring errors in spelling or grammar, that's just too bad. Have a wonderful sleep everyone - sweet dreams!
Speaking of laundry, I washed my orange skirt with some of my lighter tops and my underwear. The lighter tops came out unscathed, but I now have peach-tinted panties and one peach-tinted bra. I put them back through the wash with a bit of bleach, but they are still peach-tinted. I'm slightly annoyed, especially since the tint in the panties is a bit mottled. The bra seems more uniform, though. Ah well, I'm the only one who sees them, so it's not a huge deal.
I have to say, this heat is really going to do me in by the end of the summer. I'm hoping we don't have the long, hot, dry summer that has been predicted, but from the look of things so far, I'm afraid that's exactly what we're in for. It's a good thing I went out and bought a bunch of summer clothing, or I'd honestly be concerned about surviving this one! I'm even thinking about hitting a couple more stores to look for a few more pieces of summer clothing...
When I was younger, I loved the heat. The hotter, the better. I remember visiting relatives in Ontario for the summer, and loving it when it got to over 105 F in the shade. I would be sicker than a dog there now. Not only do they get wicked heat, they also get horrid humidity to go along with it. Ugh! I found that after hitting the ripe old age of 30, I couldn't tolerate the heat as well. Every year that goes by, I find it gets worse. I wouldn't wish for winter all the time, but I would love to find a place where it sat at a nice, balmy 17 - 20 C all spring and summer, and for the fall and winter I'd be very happy with some nice, crisp, mid-to-late autumn weather. So far I haven't come across a place with my ideal weather - if any of you find somewhere like that, let me know, will you?
Yesterday was quite hot but very windy, which kept things reasonably cool in the house. In spite of the fact that all the plants were being blown wildly about, I managed to get a couple of shots which I was quite happy with.
This was my favourite of the day:
These next two are from the same plant - I'm not sure what it is, but it grows in a large patch each year in the back yard, and it's gorgeous:
These two I took today:
They are different angles of the same dandelion, and I have to say I was quite startled at the results. I love dandelions, but I've never been quite that up close and personal with one before. If someone had shown me these pictures, and not told me what they were, I'm not sure I would have been certain they were pictures of a dandelion. At first I thought the little hook things must have been tiny bugs, but then I realized they were part of the flower. Have I mentioned how much I love the macro feature on my camera? Oh, I have? Okay, then...
The first picture, with the wee white flowers, and the dandelion are considered weeds. I'm not sure what kind the first one is, but I know it's some sort of weed. I figure anything that pretty can't be bad, so I just don't see them as weeds. I see them as beautiful plants and flowers.
I am done my tea, so it is time to go visit with the Sandman and wish you all a good night. I am too tired to bother with proof-reading, so if there are any glaring errors in spelling or grammar, that's just too bad. Have a wonderful sleep everyone - sweet dreams!
posted by Fullmoondolphin at 12:15 AM
4 Comments:
Holy crap! You don't post for months and then you post tons in a few days... give me some warning would ya?? LOL
Just kidding... I love most of your pics, especially the ones of the girls! But the spiders?? Geezlouise woman that's GROSS!!!!! My butt hole is doing squeezy thingys!! I know we have spiders in and around my house but I don't need to see proof, dammit.
That planted patch out back that you didn't know the name of, is Bishop's Weed. http://www.landscape-america.com/gardens/bishops_weed.html I've seen it used in tons of gardens for ground cover, which it is very good at.
I need to find out what this "macro" thingy is you have, and see if I have it on my camera too. LOL
Can you make videos? That would be cool. :-)
Serves you right for not checking my blog more often! *snicker*
I know you don't like spiders, but you have to admit those are cool pictures! You should just be thankful I haven't run into another of those big monster spiders outside at night... LOL!
When did you find out about that plant out back? Last I knew, you didn't know what it was either. I'm glad you know now though - it's always nice to be able to put a name to the foliage.
I don't know if you have a macro feature on your camera, but I would think you probably do. If you have it, it should be listed under the different functions in your manual.
Yes, I can make videos - I just haven't really been that interested in doing them yet. One day I'll likely play around with the movie feature though.
Sooo, since the second spider is still living in my bathroom, I guess you won't want to be using it anymore...? muahahahahahaha!
Well when you post, I DO check every day along with all my other links... but when it's been awhile I only check every several days or so.... *blushes*
I will have to check my camera manual for the macro thingy. I must have it. I better have it. LOL
Mae told me a few years back what the Bishop's Weed was but I couldn't remember... so I looked it up when I posted a pic of it this spring.
Nuh-uh, if I KNOW there are critters in your biffy I ain't goin' in there!! LOL
Oh lord.... now I have this vision of hoardes of those Amazon sized spidies living under our deck!!!!!
ACK!
I know you've discovered the macro function now, and I've seen the pictures on your blog. Before you know it you'll be a pro with that function!
Sorry, but the spider is in the biffy for as long as she wants - or until she moves out of the corner into the bathtub or the sink. I don't mind if she keeps to her corner - after all, she's protecting me from any insects that might be lurking in the house.
I don't think we have hoardes of the mega spiders under the deck, so don't get too worried about that! Besides, they're harmless, and only come out at night. It's quite rare to actually run across them - thank goodness. Much as I don't mind spiders (so long as they aren't touching me and I don't have to touch them), I have to admit that one was a bit much to take!
Have fun with the macro practice!
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