We got none of the promised rain yesterday. Actually, we did get some - just enough that one could play connect-the-dots on the deck. At least it was cloudy, so it gave my transplanted veggies some relief from the sun.
I got green beans planted, but spent most time inside doing chores (housework, laundry, cleaning Birdie's cage etc.). WS spent time replacing part of the shed floor as it was getting a bit spongy and he figured it would not be a good thing if one of the bike tires or kickstands went thru. It was only a minor project - he only had to get the plywood twice. Yes, he did measure the thickness, but managed to measure at a knot so didn't get a true reading the first time (only at our place).
I tempted Mother Nature to rain by washing my truck and watering all the veggies after I planted the beans. Alas, although we got a couple rumbles of thunder, she just wasn't taking the bait.
While scrubbing Birdie's cage in the bathtub, I spent some quality time watching birds out the window:
A Rose-breasted Grosbeak played peek-a-boo with me.
Mr. and Mrs. Evening Grosbeak
And again.
Fuzzy kept a constant pace with me when I was outside, obviously I wore him out:
He thinks I put the pad on the glider just for his comfort!
It is supposed to be dry and windy today, so I will be out watering the vegies and all the potted plants. Perhaps I will also be planting some of those potted plants, or we may go for a ride with Jimmy. Decisions, decisions!
June has been a dry month, so far--except for the dew that is as heavy as a light rain. Whatever you decided to do, today, here's hoping that it worked out great for you!
BTW: Is it any wonder that I am jealous of your setting? I forwarded the part about the grossbeaks (with 3 photos) to Elder Brother. He probably gets them at his house, too! *stewing in my jealousy*
Posted by: Cop Car | June 01, 2008 at 07:54 AM
Not 30 minutes following posting of my first comment, clouds, thunder, and lightning prevailed. A bit later it rained for a while--about 0.14" worth. As your dad says, hardly worth going out to measure!
Posted by: Cop Car | June 01, 2008 at 11:54 AM
we had a purple finch (male) visit the other day. Unfortunately, that is about it for birds at our place (okeay, I haven't yet mentioned the ruby throated humminbirds which have been here for about a month).
You certainly get a larger variety of birds during the winter than we do in the summer (judging by your winter bird count lists anyway)
Posted by: bogie | June 06, 2008 at 06:38 PM