It's August, which means it's almost fall! (Yes, yes, I know there's a ways to go yet, but Molly goes back to school at the end of the month, and I always think of the start of the school year as the start of fall.) After several days of excessive heat and humidity, a cold front came through yesterday, bringing a little rain but also much cooler weather. The high today is only supposed to be in the upper 70s -- that's something to celebrate!
Between the heat and some early mornings (Ruthie has decided to announce she's up between 5 and 6 a.m. lately), it's been a long week, so let's wrap things up with some good things, shall we?
First, I successfully donated blood yesterday, my fourth donation of the year to date. With five months left in the year, there's plenty of time for me to reach the maximum six donations possible in a calendar year.
Second, I got a little treat in the mail yesterday (not a surprise, because it was a treat I bought for myself).
The photo is terribly due to cloudy weather and the plastic bags, but what you see here are four bags of fiber from Southern Cross Fibre. Yes, I am actively trying to use up stash, but with David retired from dyeing, there will not be any more of his fiber except if someone is destashing, which is what happened here. I got a fabulous deal (I basically paid for the price of two bags, shipping included), and what's more, among these are some of my favorite of David's bases to spin.
Finally, something that I hope will give you a laugh. Do you remember how the name Ruthie was given by the rescue was Kitty? We thought it was a silly name at the time, but it seems that it might have been more appropriate than we thought:
Either she's part cat or she's been looking over my shoulder at one too many pictures of Giroux.
Have as good a weekend as you can, friends! I hope if you've been in the heat, you're also getting a respite.
We barely got a drop of rain here in the south hills, but the cooler weather is delightful! Hurrah for open windows! I am chuckling at Ruthie's "crossed paws" she looks so smart sitting up there!
ReplyDeleteI'm rejoicing in some rain and temperatures that are 20 degrees cooler! It's a gray day but even that doesn't bother me. What is it about crossed paws that's so photogenic? In my favorite picture of Nugget and her owner, she's got crossed paws and looks even more adorable than usual.
ReplyDeleteLucky you on that fiber!! We ended up with 1.5" of rain during a very loud thunderstorm late in the afternoon. The temps cooled down but it still felt humid. This morning it is almost chilly though! Sweet picture of Ruthie!
ReplyDeleteYour weather made its way to us, too! It rained ALL day yesterday and today it's beautifully cool. Summer isn't over of course, but this is such a nice break! Your fiber is lovely -- I can't wait to see what you do with it. And how nice to get another shipment from a beloved dyer before he closes up for good. That makes it even more special!
ReplyDeleteIt must have taken some work for Ruthie to squeeze herself up on the couch like that, ha! What a silly goose. I hope you have a great weekend!
Our Diggory likes the top of the back sofa cushions and especially the top of the chair that looks out the front window. I need to remember to refluff them so they don't get permanently reshaped for his relaxing rather than ours.
ReplyDeleteMy mom's (very large) beagle always did this. Now that Mom has passed, my dad has mostly broken him of the habit, but it was always hilarious to see a long dog with long legs lying across a very narrow sofa!
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