Sweltering in the Panhandle

smokey red sunset

Holy Cow! It has been a hundred degrees for the past two weeks! Whats up with this weather? This weather pattern has brought many grief both in the west where fires have ravished the forests and grasslands, along with the poor folk who are without electricity in the east by D.C. Please God send rain, the cool, cool water of life to help stop the pastures from shriveling and the crops from dying.

the plague

Bad news on the garden front and some of my edible flowers. The grass hoppers have invaded full force. Not only is it hard to keep up with the watering, now the hoppers have started to decimate my garden. Heat and pestilence!

My recovery continues to go well with my right knee. It is getting stronger and less painful each week. This is the start of my fifth week post-op and I will be seeing my doctor next week for my six week check up. All goes well if I don't over do. I get pretty sore if I tackle big projects like cleaning the garage out or cleaning the whole house.

The Voss family went to Montana to spend the Fourth with Jay's uncle and aunt. Jessamyn was hoping to pass through Yellowstone on the way.  I have been invited to spend the Fourth with Marc's family in Scottsbluff, so might cruise down there for the day tomorrow. Everyone have a safe and fun Fourth of July!