Where the heck are we?

Judging by the outside temperatures, one might think we are either stationed in Afghanistan, or stuck in Nevada. A safe bet either way, perhaps, but we are apparently exactly where we were yesterday, and the day before that, and the day before that.

Upon going outside at 5:17 am this morning, we were confronted by hot, muggy conditions that instantly led M to exclaim, "Where the heck are we?"

Yes, a real summery August day, thank you very much. A quick check on the computer showed that it got as high as 30C, and that for most of the day, it felt like 37C, courtesy of the 58% relative humidity.

Don't get us wrong. We are not complaining - simply stating the facts so you know that for today, at least, we can absolutely relate to the conditions in your part of the world. Yes, you two ... who have left us alone yet again while you gallivant to places unknown to us and without us. Tsk! Tsk! Well, take note - come September, it's all four of us on the wandering trail, right???!!!

Needless to say, with the 'hot as Hades' weather raving beyond, we decided to let the world outside take care of itself. Instead, M and I camped out in the cool back room where it was quiet and peaceful and free of noisy interruptions.

Safely cocooned inside, we were oblivious to the temperature dropping 6 degrees in a few hours, so when we finally ventured out, we were pleasantly surprised and refused to come inside - even to eat.

Eventually, though, we were blown inside when the wind whipped us around in the backyard. And, to be honest, all we remember is that we ate and then we slept, dreaming of cooler days in our future!

T and M