It’s not even 8:30am as I start this, and I’ve already spent a couple of hours outside. It was already 19C/66F, and I don’t think we got any cooler than that overnight. Right now, we’re at 23C/73F, but at least the wind is making it feel a bit cooler. We’re still expected to reach 29C/84F … Continue reading Dealing with heat, and surprise losses

Hearing what’s going on in Jasper right now is pretty mind blowing. It’s almost surreal to see, and brings back memories of Fort Mac. The weather app on my computer includes fire maps and, when I zoom out, it’s amazing to see just how many fires there are right now. All along the west coast … Continue reading Off topic: talking fire (video)

I headed out early this morning, while it was still relatively cool, to do the watering and make use of the grass clippings that had been collected and spread out on the black tarp. I was getting near the end of watering in the main garden area, about to move on to the strawberry bed, … Continue reading Our 2024 Garden: morning in the garden and NOOOOooooo!!!! *sniff*