Wednesday, October 7, 2020

And The AC Is Back On

Cozumel survived Delta with some damage but not complete catastrophe. The storm downgraded to a Cat 2, I think before it hit and it did not linger like the horribly destructive Hurricane Wilma did years ago, sitting atop the island for three full days and nights. This storm took out some trees, ripped off a few roofs, and left some areas without power and some streets flooded but overall, people are vastly grateful for what little damage there was. And by the time it was fully light this morning, city workers were already out cleaning up and I'm sure that everyone else was too. 


This is a picture I snagged off a video of folks cleaning up a neighborhood park. There was still thunder rumbling. Those people know how to deal with a hurricane and they are not afraid of work. 

I was so relieved to see the pictures and videos this morning. The internet can be a beautiful thing. 

Our weather here in Lloyd has turned hot and humid again. My walk was miserable and I employed the "the more this sucks, the faster you walk" tactic for getting through it. I rested up for awhile and did things in the house and then went out to plant a little bit. I was so happy to see that the arugula and collards and lettuces that Mr. Moon planted just a few days ago are already coming up. 


That's the arugula and the sight of it makes me so happy. 

Look how straight his rows are:


If you look very closely, you can see him back there by the garage where he is detailing a car he bought. He's been working on it ALL DAY LONG. That man. All I did was plant half a row of beets and a row of mustard greens and I was drenched in sweat and had had enough, came in and tended to things in the house. I just can't deal with the heat. 

I really don't have much else to say today. I'm going to make us pizza and I need to get busy doing that. It's been a fine day, a regular day, a day I put my head down and did what needed to be done. Let's just say that I did indeed get in my 10,000 steps. 
And as usual, I did not die. 

Love...Ms. Moon

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  1. I saw the title of this post and laughed. I got home from work today with a hot, stuffy house because we'd left the a/c off. The weather has been so nice lately that we haven't needed it but it turned much warmer again this afternoon.

    I love Mr. Moon's straight rows!

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    1. The older Mr. Moon and I get, the less likely we are to try and suffer through the heat. Turn that AC on!
      Aren't his rows straight? They intimidate me.

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  2. You got your steps in. Way to go.

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    1. One thing to feel good about, I guess. As if exercising were some sort of virtue. Which it is not.

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  3. Up here, El Norte, my heat still is flipped to "On", but I haven't heard it all day. It was just a beautiful, beautiful day, but will be 47 overnight. The heat may/may not come one.

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    1. Forty seven is freaking cold to us. But I'd take a nighttime low of that in order to get a few days that didn't go up into the high eighties. This is miserable.

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  4. I'm so glad the Grim Reaper did not come after you today, and that garden will be beautiful...

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    1. I swear, sometimes I can feel that Grim Reaper laughing at me as I walk.

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  5. Not dying is good! LOL

    I'm glad the news is good from Cozumel -- or at least better than it might have been.

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    1. Not dying is good, especially if one is speaking of oneself. Ha! Narcissist much?
      Yep. Cozumel is doing fine. Flights are already bringing people in again. I'm so happy.

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  6. Your garden is large and looks so organized (no weeds!). Well done!

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    1. We just mulched the hell out of the garden this year with leaves and it really helped tremendously with weeds. Plus it helps retain moisture. And when the leaves break down, they enrich the soil so- win-win-win!

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  7. when I saw the title I immediately thought your AC had pooped out but then I realized the truth. same here. back to being hot and humid. i worked outside this morning for less than an hour and was already sweating profusely. enough of that. I came in to cool off. glad to hear Cozumel escaped terrible damage.

    10,000 steps. I don't even look at any device that measures that. I'm plenty active. and the days I'm not are OK too.

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    1. I haven't spent a whole lot of time doing things outside today myself. It's so damn muggy!
      I only look at my step count if I've walked. Otherwise, it's pathetic although I do consider myself rather active. Okay. Some days more than others.
      Hurray for Cozumel!

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  8. my husband told me this morning it was time to take the AC out of the window and box it up for the winter. I told him *no way in hell*! Not until we get our first rain (which could be a ways away). Your day sounded productive tho you may not view it that way! And I MUST share......that we became *grand* god parents today of a healthy baby girl and all is well. I've been crying all day.....to think that our goddaughter now has a daughter of her own.....and to even begin to grasp the immenseness of this not only in time, but in emotion.....is almost too much to bear. We never had children, but just the love I feel in my heart today.....is almost more than I can bear.
    Susan M

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    1. Oh Susan- when I read about your god-granddaughter and the joy you are feeling, I teared up too! Congratulations to all and you are going to be a blessing in that little woman-baby's life! Isn't it almost unbearable, the love?

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  9. When it comes to work you are no slouch,either- I wish I had your enthusiasm for cooking and baking.Regarding past posts-The grandchildren are looking lovely.

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  10. You work hard as well-It is wonderful that you grow the food and then make something lovely to eat with it.Fresh and no plastic wrapping! I wish I was a better cook.

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