Safe at home

The good and the bad of this economy is that work has slowed down and allowed me to remain at home for a bit. Glad to wake up in my own bed for more than just a weekend. I finally get to finish up the list of things I have been wanting to do and it only helps that the weather in warm enough to be outside. It has finally stopped raining for a few days and the grass has never been greener. The vegetable garden is well on its way to the big bounty I look forward to harvesting. On a whim, I planted some giant pumpkin seeds and already we have the littlest of pumpkins. Hopefully, it gets to be as large as the packages states because 400 pounds would be awesome to have sitting in the side yard as you drive by the house. Oh the expressions and conversations that pumpkins would bring.

I thought by now I would have cabin fever but that has not been the case. Painting, gardening, and sitting alone with my thoughts has calmed me and made me a bit hesitant to the next trip I have to take. No idea what that trip will take me, but I have thought of one just for myself. A quick trip up to Kings Island would make for a great weekend all just for me.

Rain, Rain, Go Away

For the past three weeks, I have been driving all thru the southern states wondering if this rain will stop. The past few years have been hard for these places with a constant drought. I have seen the lakes receding and watch the yards and landscapes turn brown. I think these days are over. The grass around here has never been greener from my perspective. Passing over Lake Norman in North Carolina a few years back, I noticed the level had nearly disappeared. It has filled back up over the time since but I would wonder if this rain is going to flood it over its banks. This summer I don't believe the south is going to have any water restrictions if this pace of rain cheaps up.

As my vision thru this windshield has been distorted by the constant sight of the windshield wiper flying back and forth, I wonder about my own car. I wonder if I am going to need pontoons under the chassis if these waters keep rising. Wonder if anyone is selling that kit on the internet yet.