Friday, July 25, 2014

Pleasant and Breezy


Strange weather here in the middle of the great state of Missouri. Perfect sleeping weather last night with a tiny chill in the air. Made me snuggle with Cujo under the quilt. Still nice when I got up and started my day.

Listened to the forecast as I sipped my coffee. I was warned that the day would be hot and sultry, reaching 90 by 3:00. That motivated me to stop at one cup of coffee and head outside to enjoy it while I could. I mowed the dog park and pulled vines and weeds. The constant breeze and low temperature kept me from even breaking a sweat. That was good, because I am pretty sure I pulled some poison ivy vines out of the tree. The sweat would be a conduit for spreading.

I even got my side yard mowed and turned the soaker hoses on before I headed in to shower and scrub away any poison on my skin. It was overcast and I figured it would rain if I irrigated my gardens ........

Some of my favorite weekenders came in late last night and the kids found me in the dog park. They came to offer birthday wishes to me and surprise me with a cupcake and gifts!! My birthday is tomorrow, but I was so touched. Kaleb is one of the cutest little guys I know. Actually, he is not so little anymore. I have watched him grow up from a toddler.

So, here I sit, at almost 2:30, windows still open with a pleasant cool breeze coming in. Must be about 75 or so out there. I am not complaining! No swimmers to break my chain of thought. Just the sound of a fan and the birds singing. All I need now is a pillow for my neck and the rocking chair on the front porch.

No complaints at all ....... this is just not like me!

8 comments:

Joanne Noragon said...

Nothing, but nothing, beats a perfect summer day.

Unknown said...

Happy Birthday tomorrow Kathy

joanne said...

you deserve a pleasant day and a wonderful birthday. Have a happy, happy tomorrow.

Val said...

Happy future birthday! I hope that poison ivy does not pay you a visit.

Kathy G said...

We're enjoying the same wonderful weather. The forecast still says 96 degrees for tomorrow, but they got it wrong today and I'm hoping they'll be wrong again tomorrow.

Happy Birthday to you! I hope it's a good one.

Char said...

Happy, happy blessed birthday to you, Kathy!

Linda O'Connell said...

Happy birthday to YOU. Your post is soothing, and you sound relaxed. The weather has been delightful. I sat outside and finished reading a book. Do anything you wish today, and eat more cake.

ellen abbott said...

happy birthday! your weather sounds great. we are just now getting into our hottest days.