We had buckets of rain the other day, made our grass grow...well...like weeds! The lawnmower was not happy with the thickness and left many clogs instead of mulching it. So soon petcretary will go over it again.And very soon, cause the weather is going to get very hot again. UGH! And humid, to make it even better...not!
Well she managed to get one more privacy panel up Friday evening, but the sweat was dripping off of her...so she will wait with getting the doubled ones on over it all. They help a bit at keeping all the barking down. Us pups CAN see through it, so we sit and watch for activity on either side of the house to have a bark. BOL!
Other than that, petcretary keeps busy with many other chores, it seems there are so many more in the summertime than in the winter. Fill the bird feeders, which they seem to eat way more of now, maybe because of all the cowbirds, starlings and grackles which are not there in the winter, and they all eat like pigs! Even though we have more than one hummingbird feeder, they are not around too much here, this year. And the bee balm which usually finds them all over it, well they are not. Water the plants, esp the newly planted saplings...clean up after the doggies, pull out weeds...and so on and so on...always something to do, inside and out.
The snowball shrub ( Viburnum ), is either very stressed out from the dry and very hot weather we had recently...but at any rate it needs to be cut back or even dug out...which is a shame, it makes such a pretty sight every spring. I don't know if it is diseased, or has a bug/mold infestation, but it is for sure looking very sad. I will start with a severe pruning, and then wait and see if it comes back next year. A white lilac in the backyard has also seen much better days, so out that will come too. Arghhhh, smells like WORK.
Anyways, here is a moth I have not seen ever, in the 39 years we have been living here. It was quite large, and was on one of the may apple leaves.
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| Haploa lecontei |
We missed yesterday's All American Pet Photo Day, so we are showing flashbacks of MrJackFreckles, Pipo & Minko being patriotic...afterall they were American born 'petizins'! (Images taken in 2010)
Yes plants and trees do easily suffer in prolonged heat. That does sound like loads of work, made far worse by this heatwave. Do play and work safe, stay hydrated and avoid midday sun. That includes the staff too!
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely photos, both past and present, of you all.
Purrs
ERin
Petcretary works furry hard, doesn't she?
ReplyDeleteThat pink moth looks interesting. We have neffur seen a pink moth before. Do you suppose it is nice and crunchy?
There is more to do in the summertime and sure does keep Petcretary SuperBusy! We love your ussies and the selfies. Happy Sunday!
ReplyDeleteGuys, that is one fabulous moth!
ReplyDeleteDa Boyz would enjoy 'chasing' it around, until I take it away to save it's life.
Have already done the same to three other moths so far this summer.
We're still working on the things that got hit by our freeze. Your ussies are great and the Flashbacks are too.
ReplyDeleteNot as much rain here, Benji and Dalton, but plenty enough. Back to killer heat this week. Another hot one. Losing track of how many now. You two do a great job helping the Petcretary do her hot sweaty hard work, mol. Try to stay cool.
ReplyDeleteYou two are so cute hanging out in your yard while Petcretary works.
ReplyDeleteWe have had either too hot or too rainy and Lady and Man have been neglecting all the outside stuff. Maybe they will get into a grove before the snow comes again. Tigris, Styx and Lanie too!
ReplyDeleteeveree onez lookin grate with yur selfeez, uzeez and that moth iz prettee pawsum two....heez got a grate dee sign
ReplyDeleteon hiz self !! ♥♥☺☺
Our mom has a ton of yard work that needs to be done, but we are having two types of weather (super hot and humid or rain) neither of which make her want to go outside more than briefly. We absolutely loved the flashback photos of Pipo, Miko and Mr. Jack Freckles. You both always look wonderful, and we always appreciate you for hopping with us. XOCK, angels Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid & Sawyer, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy, Kizmet, Audrey, Raleigh, Gibbs & Tali
ReplyDeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteWhoa, I got tired just reading Petcretary's To Do list! Add in the heat and humidity and it can seem like twice the work. You be sure to keep a close eye on her and ensure she hydrates and takes appropriate breaks, now won't you both? And continue looking cute in your snoopervisory roles! Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
Nice selfies and I love the flashback photos of your angels too. That is a pretty moth. Sorry your mom has so much outside work to do. XO
ReplyDeleteAdorable pictures! I know many people disagree, but give me winter over summer any day!
ReplyDeleteWOW that is one heck of a moth!!!! It looks amazing.
ReplyDeleteThose are such awesome selfies and usies. And that moth...whoa. Hope you survive the coming heat dome...we're getting the heat now for the next 5 days-only different, we don't have the humidity. Stay well, hydrate and keep smiling between your chores.
ReplyDeleteThere's always more work to do, I consider it job security!
ReplyDeleteLove the pics of you pups.
you are the best snoopervizers... is that this famous mothman or maybe the mothwoman we saw in tv once?
ReplyDeleteHeat stress on trees is a thing, ours are shedding leaves right now... guys, mew are looking totally terrific, and we hope mew have a supurr week!!! 🐾😻🦋😻🐾
ReplyDeleteHoooooman always has "things to do". I hope your Pecretary managed her list! Happy Summer! Juno
ReplyDeleteLooks like the work neffurr stops, huh...we see Granny doing a little bit of this and a little bit of that a.s.o. and in the end it was a little bit of too much🙈You all look cute as effurr and your sweet Angels are awwdorable💗Double Pawkisses for a Happy Week ahead to all of you🐾😽💞
ReplyDeleteCharlee: "MOTH!!! We love moths! Especially when they get into the house so we can chase them!"
ReplyDeleteLulu: "You boys are doing a great job snoopervising. It's the only way to make sure things get done properly!"