Heat wave

[deborahjross]

For the last 2 days, we've had foretaste of the summer, with record-breaking temperatures around 104 degrees F. Usually, May and June are still fairly cool, especially at night. Although it's uncomfortable, our big concern is the garden. Baby plants are still tender and vulnerable. To make matters worse, this is the second drought year. The water district has already announced mandatory conservation measures through October. So, shorter showers, cars stay dusty, fix that slow leak and maybe save the graywater from washing clothes for plants.

Today I took pity on Oka, our German Shedding Dog, and tortured him with a bath. He is not entirely convinced that water is not toxic and gave me many suspicious looks as I set up the hose and towels, then reappeared wearing a swim suit and plastic sandals. But with much sweet talk and praise, he is now a cleaner and much less fuzzy dog. And more comfortable, I think. Certainly nicer-smelling.

Comments

[deborahjross.livejournal.com]

But we do draw from the same water table, and I doubt I could carry back enough water to cover the garden's needs Yes, your well water is delicious.

[manawolf.livejournal.com]

We have been considering giving Kashini a lion cut. Though mostly for our own amusement.