We are currently in the doldrums here in south Texas. It is unusually hot even for here. We pray for rain but we dont want a hurricane. Such is life. I just dont remember summers as being so hot when we were young. I can remember days of triple digits in Pecos but I cant remember us just hibernating in the house, We got out and played. We rode bikes, we hiked around the edge of town, we went fishing, we did al lot of things even in the heat. Down along the coast we blame it on the humidity. I guess that has something to do with it but I tend to believe we have just gotten soft.
In connection to the heat, our granddaughter left yesterday to go back home and we took her to the airport. We noticed a woman who was gettng on the same flght. She was immodestly dressed in what could not have been sold at the store as anything other than a beach coverup. It was a short, linen lookng thing that was gauzy enough to allow full view of anything underneath. Fortunately she was modest enough to wear something. Dorothy commented that the first time she flew to Europe she wore a suit with a hat and high heel shoes. Times are a changng. I guess heat dictates what you wear on a plane. My granddaughter made a comment about the length of the checkin line and I suggested that everyone fly naked and then there would be no reason for security. She stated she would not be doing any flying if that happened.
I am becoming somewhat of a rabbit whisperer. We have about 5 small cottontail rabbits that hang around the house at the ranch. I have a a couple of areas of green grass and succulent plants located in the front of the house and keep them watered so they provide good grazing. I also put out rabbit chow everyday for a dietary supplement. I have slowly become able to get within 3 or 4 feet of them and it doesnt seem to disturb them very much. Sudden moves on my part will send them scampering but mostly they pay me little attention. I have sat on the porch and had them start up the steps. I find this fascinating. I talk to them and it seems to soothe them some. I am planning on taking some carrots out there next visit and I am determined to have them eating out of my hand before summer is over.
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Well, Gary, you and Sam have very different views on rabbits!!! We have several in our back yard and are part of the reason our garden is not doing well. That and too much rain at one point. The rabbits like to taste every tomato rather than eating a whole one! We still have been enjoying corn on the cob, green beans, squash, onions and a few tomatoes. Before that our asparagus crop was good and we look forward to okra. Good eating!! Your ranch sounds great and I’m glad you are enjoying it!!
Good luck with the rabbits, Gary! It is hot as…. in Pleasanton, too. (Of course we are only 90 miles up from you on I 37.) Have a good summer!