Listening to the Voices in My Head

But needed to be done. Got two bags of potting mix as I have two chili plants that need to be topped up. And one of the Geraldton Wax seedlings I rescued from a hole in a brick has more than tripled in size, so needed a new home. I used the pot I used to have my star jasmine in (before that got too large for it).

After I transplanted it, I gave it a dose of SeaSol, and then watered it. And when it's larger again, I'll get another large plastic pot, like the one the lime tree is in, and let it grow in that, trimming it to keep it short. Geraldton Wax Bonsai tree? Could be, could be.

Moved my potted plants into the shade of the pergola. Already have my thyme plants indoors, as last year, in almost identical weather, my thyme plant got scorched to the point it couldn't recover.

When I shifted the "Chili Tree", I spotted at least a dozen crickets of varying sizes. After I settled the planter they started hopping toward it. I guess any bit of shade

Got some laundry washed, and hung out. Was dry in under an hour. Now, I'm in a comfy cool house, not too cool, though. And if it feels warm inside, I have the perfect cure. I go stand outside for a few minutes.

Perspective is an amazing thing, yes?

Not necessarily. It's (as Aikidomayland would say) Stinkin' Hot" today. Two trips to the pool worked to cool me off, but I have to come back inside sooner or later.

Clouds are gathering and rolling in, and all I am doing is hoping for some much needed rain. The cats have the right of it. Stretched on on cool stone floors under the Evap AC ducts while their human toils away at making their environment clean and tidy. Nothing can upset a cat in hot weather more than a really stanky litter tray, even if two of them use the big sandbox (aka the patch of sand between the shed and orange tree).

Thinking about going back out to the pool just for a quick dip again, but too damned tired to wrassel with the cover again.

They are the perfect way to handle the heat. Stretching out on the stone floors. They have also found where the ac vents/breeze come together and lay down right in that vortex of cool air.

Hot today... like it was last week.

Two loads of laundry washed and hung out on the line. Slayed many cobwebs. Got more acquainted with camera. Feels a bit awkward, but am sure I will get familiar quick enough. Took several test shots, experimenting with ISO speeds and other nifty settings.

Tired already, as the heat is just enervating.