Good morning everyone,
It’s 62F and partly cloudy at the moment. Our expected high temperature is 85F, and we’ll have partly cloudy skies until late afternoon when the sun will fully emerge from behind the clouds.
Yesterday,I weed-whacked, mowed, and used the blower on the lawn and surrounding areas, and I watered the lawn and posies, too. The dogs’ portion of the yard is more dirt than grass (although is slowly coming back), and is filled with rocks, pebbles and mulch from the so-called walled garden above it. I always have to rake that area before mowing it and pick up all the rocks and pebbles.
After I was finished mowing, I turned on the sprinkler to water not only what remained of the lawn but also to wet down the area behind the retaining wall in hopes of cutting down on the dust. Since the dogs have managed to remove my weed cloth and most of the mulch in that area, it’s very dusty since they go tearing up and down that area chasing each other.
Since it was now so dusty, I was covered in blown-back dust and needed a shower. After my shower, I found both dogs in their kennels, the floor covered in mud tracks, the dogs wet, with a layer of dirt. I had let the dogs out to inspect my work and potty before I turned on the sprinkler and went upstairs to shower, but my husband decided they needed to potty. This decision had little to no common sense, and I was decidedly unhappy. So, I had to clean the kennels and the dogs and then sweep and vacuum the floors. My husband was definitely in the doghouse.
It was hot. I had just finished taking a shower, and now I had to get all sweaty again doing these unexpected chores.
I need to run down to Home Depot today to get some bags of dirt/topsoil/lawn dirt to fill in the giant holes the dogs have dug right next to my patio. I don’t know what’s up with that all of a sudden, but the holes are ankle-busting hazards, and I need to fill them in. I think I’ll stop at the nail salon to get my much-needed pedicure, and then I’ll stop at Mud Bay to pick up some doggy ice cream and a couple more stuffed salmon toys.
Maisie has decided she LUUUUUUURVES her stuffed salmon (they’ve had them for months), and now runs around with it in her mouth (inside and outside), plus constantly brings it to me for me toss in the air so she can jump up and catch it. It’s been a game we’ve been playing for nearly a month.
In other doggy news, the pups are nearly back to normal with eating their kibble, so I will finish this kibble out, and then get a new flavor.
JtC, Bella looks like a lovely kitty. I can’t wait until she’s fully assimilated into the household and she and GG can play together. I expect regular updates!
LilyI loved those big river rocks! If the dogs weren’t running through the area behind the retaining wall and I wasn’t afraid they’d all roll downhill, I’d definitely utilize them in that area.
Jack_Batty, have you tried USAJOBS? It’s a listing for all fed gov jobs. There is a big federal presence down your way.
Nettie, I’m glad the cats are back to feeling somewhat normal again.
I was thinking of returning to the North Cascades again during my vacation, but the highway is closed from Diablo Lake to Winthrop, so unless they can knock down the fires before then, I’ll need to make different plans.
Once again, it’s time to begin morning chores and then head out for my errands. I hope you all have a good day.
