I'm giving up on the weed fight. The neighbor's on the other side of the fence don't cut the huge meadow [we used to cut it a long time ago for them and we pastured our mares on it].
The invasive species that keeps drifting onto our land is maddening. This particular area, I would love to have as a 'yard' or picnic area. Right now the mules keep the grasses down and this spring I twice weed whacked the invasive plants. It is too hot to go after them right now with the dew point and temps being the same...along with 80-90% humidity.
It is like breathing through a wet washcloth pressed to your face.
I may have it professionally brush hogged next year a couple of times and eventually try to reseed this area into a yard.
Ok.
I can dream, right?
That swing is one I made last year and I still use it.
In the afternoon I went out to assess the storm damage from the last few days. One huge old oak came down in one of the sections of the forest without damaging anything.
I found the mules in the darkest part of the forest where it felt much cooler than anywhere else. It was tolerable.
Some of the downed logs from many years ago were sprouting slime molds and beautiful coral fungi.
Our friend Jason, the Geologist is coming for a weekend visit. Both Rich and I are really looking forward to it. Jason can cook a fantastic meatless meal and his company is always interesting.
We had a busy busy Friday but things look quieter for the weekend. Jason is not one we have to entertain. We can just hang out and enjoy.
Have a nice quiet weekend.
Enjoy your visit with Jason!
ReplyDeleteIt’s nice to see the fungi in the context of your daily experiences. Enjoy the visit.
ReplyDeleteAmazing prayer moth; stay watered. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteI have never seen a moth like that. It is beautiful. I haven't been able to get much done outside. The gardens I have weeded are full of weeds again. Between the rain, heat and humidity I can't do much of anything outside.This fungi is actually pretty. Enjoy your weekend guest and his cooking!
ReplyDeleteEasy company is good! That moth is really pretty…nice name too!
ReplyDeleteStay cool in that oppressive heat.
ReplyDeleteThat is a very pretty scene with the swing. It’s nice to have a few dreams. I keep having them about our small yard. Your mules are smart! I love the photos of your coral fungi. It surely is gorgeous to look at. I’ve never seen their kind except the sea ones in the aquarium. I think you’re wise to wait for the fall for these big jobs. Thank you for sharing this beautiful moth. I am happy to know its name. I have never seen one like it before. How lovely that Jason is going to be visiting you this weekend. I have started to enjoy your stories about him. The weekend is almost over but I hope it was a great one.
ReplyDeleteIt will be great to have Jason visit. A relaxing time with interesting conversation.
ReplyDeleteI saw someone say today that this humidity is hanging in the air like the air in a bingo hall in the 1970's. A smokey heavy mess. I feel like I am hit with a hot, heavy, damp blanket when I go outdoors.
You can only do what you can do and this year the weeds have won at our house.
LD...That is an amazing moth. The humidity is beyond whatever. I just have to quit as it just shuts my breathing down. I keep saying I need to down size all of my gardens and turn them back to grass turf. I am going to have to hire someone to mow it eventually so I can make my life better. Trying to catch up on comments but still am behind a lot.
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