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All the things must be done before the weather changes. It was cool or "seasonable", whatever that means. 50s at night and 70s during the day, well, it was amazing. Because the powers that be like to lay blame, they are calling it the Texas heat dome. It hits here tomorrow. I set up at a show on Wednesday. I'm not taking chances. Pennsic items are all put away for the season. The merchandise totes have been opened and specific items pulled, just for this show. I only have an 8' x 8' spot. You cannot fit a 10' x 20' into that no matter how much you alter the space-time continuum. The repacked items are in the van. The gridwalls are in the van. Yes, the booth will be vertical. Additional items, such as notions are packed. The only thing left is to string an inkle loom. JoAnn's is probably in my future. Chrono needs to go there anyway.

Wild Black Cherries

I found gas for the mower and it started! More yard must be cleared of poison ivy things before I finish cutting. Chrono found cucumbers and a crookneck squash. She picked cherries today. Meanwhile, I hung the tomatoes in the front yard and tied close to invisible strings to prevent looters of the 4 legged variety. The weed pile keeps growing, but the mail carrier's path is clear. After I finish, they tell me we have an air quality alert. For those keeping track at home, despite the deer, we are up to 68 pounds of produce. That is low for us. Not a lot of tomatoes this year.

Clear Path

The next project for the loom will go with me to Pittsburgh Knit and Crochet. I am spinning a sparkly teal wool blend with angora and mohair. I might bring my knitting too. I didn't make any notes on Ravlery as to what I'm doing on the sweater. At least I found my password and login. Ravelry is very helpful for figuring out yardage for my patron's projects. I am sad I didn't get any greens going before the show. I am low on every color except orange. If you need orange, I can help.

A month late

Date: 21 Aug 2023 03:21 pm (UTC)
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My tomatoes aren't happy this year either. Lots of cherry tomatoes, but the mortgage lifters aren't getting big before they start to ripen and the vines are already petering out. Even my sunflowers aren't growing well this year.

The peppers though, they're going gangbusters. Lots of Jalapenos, Lunchbox Reds and Green Bells.

It goes from too hot and too wet to too dry and too hot, here. It really messes with growing things.

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