I am sorry you had to write that sentence, too, about young women being in danger from ICE agents in Chicago. Everyone is in danger: last week they knocked over an 86-year-old couple who had joined a peaceful protest. The man, who was using a walker, was a Viet Nam veteran. His wife was hit in the face with a projectile. They are both alright, thank goodness. I, too, hate it when I have just watered and it rains, but I would much rather the rain take care of plants than me taking care of them -- they seem to thrive in rainfall, happier than with whatever I give them.
enjoy the beach! glad the fires are out back home at the farm and I'm keeping my eye on the cities here. huge national no kings protest next Saturday the 18th here across the country.
Hope the weather holds and you have a wonderful time. Baby will sleep contentedly next to the water. Enjoy your walks. And your green thumb sure has travelled with you Down Under. The words 'ICE agents' simply has me cringing - how American youngsters are growing up in fear and distrust in their own homeland . . .
That's funny, where I'm going in Cornwall on Tuesday is next door to Tourquay! Sadly the Cornish version has always been a very touristy spot (even back in the 60s), though the surf is good! The Melbourne namesake looks a lot nicer!
I know how dry Australia can be - have you got water butts to collect the rain? Your garden is looking great!
That is even funnier because the beach in Torquay in Victoria is a surf beach too! On our way shortly. Maybe it was settled by families from your Torquay - Tor Quay? It is a funny word. I might dig into the research!!
We don’t have water barrels - yet - it would require tools and power tools are not my best thing - not to mention plumbing which is not my thing either! But one way or the other I will get it sorted.
I think I was distracted earlier, I was thinking Newquay in Cornwall and I'll be going past Torquay on the train 😱 Torquay is on the south coast in Devon and not good for surfing, whereas Newquay is on the Atlantic coast of Cornwall and good for surfing. Too many things to sort out today! Tor means a rock outcrop or hill, common for place names in Devon and Cornwall.
I think there are some self tapping kits for water barrels and drain pipes, similar to those for connecting washing machines. Ask in a local hardware shop. You might need a drill, but it's not really plumbing, there's no water in the pipe unless it's raining! There are very cheap kits (including the specific drill bit) on Amazon. They say, "Installed in 5 minutes!"
Have a look on Amazon for: "Rainwater Diverter Kit, Water Butt Filler Kit for Downpipes, Rainwater Collector, Connects Downpipe to Water Butt, Water Collection System Catch Rain Water for Outdoor, Fits Round Downpipes "
Thank you! That is a great place for he to start. Rain is inclement where we are and o hate to waste it! I save a lot of used water from the house too for the pots. Baby bath water, shower water. Wish I could do more of that as well.
Thank you for writing it all. Enjoy the beach, and yes, we watch Chicago among others.
Chicago has my heart. And I have so many people there. Just too awful
I am sorry you had to write that sentence, too, about young women being in danger from ICE agents in Chicago. Everyone is in danger: last week they knocked over an 86-year-old couple who had joined a peaceful protest. The man, who was using a walker, was a Viet Nam veteran. His wife was hit in the face with a projectile. They are both alright, thank goodness. I, too, hate it when I have just watered and it rains, but I would much rather the rain take care of plants than me taking care of them -- they seem to thrive in rainfall, happier than with whatever I give them.
And clergy. Snatching over old people and clergy. There is something terribly wrong. Nobody can condone this.
enjoy the beach! glad the fires are out back home at the farm and I'm keeping my eye on the cities here. huge national no kings protest next Saturday the 18th here across the country.
I hope the protests are peaceful.
I live just south of you and we have had no rain for eight weeks. Enjoy your getaway.
Eight weeks! That is a long time at this time of year!
Hope the weather holds and you have a wonderful time. Baby will sleep contentedly next to the water. Enjoy your walks. And your green thumb sure has travelled with you Down Under. The words 'ICE agents' simply has me cringing - how American youngsters are growing up in fear and distrust in their own homeland . . .
Baby is out of sorts - but it has been a long day!! And his first time away from home.
Do hope he will be tired enough to sleep and give you the chance for same - fingers crossed . . .
That's funny, where I'm going in Cornwall on Tuesday is next door to Tourquay! Sadly the Cornish version has always been a very touristy spot (even back in the 60s), though the surf is good! The Melbourne namesake looks a lot nicer!
I know how dry Australia can be - have you got water butts to collect the rain? Your garden is looking great!
That is even funnier because the beach in Torquay in Victoria is a surf beach too! On our way shortly. Maybe it was settled by families from your Torquay - Tor Quay? It is a funny word. I might dig into the research!!
We don’t have water barrels - yet - it would require tools and power tools are not my best thing - not to mention plumbing which is not my thing either! But one way or the other I will get it sorted.
I think I was distracted earlier, I was thinking Newquay in Cornwall and I'll be going past Torquay on the train 😱 Torquay is on the south coast in Devon and not good for surfing, whereas Newquay is on the Atlantic coast of Cornwall and good for surfing. Too many things to sort out today! Tor means a rock outcrop or hill, common for place names in Devon and Cornwall.
I think there are some self tapping kits for water barrels and drain pipes, similar to those for connecting washing machines. Ask in a local hardware shop. You might need a drill, but it's not really plumbing, there's no water in the pipe unless it's raining! There are very cheap kits (including the specific drill bit) on Amazon. They say, "Installed in 5 minutes!"
5 minutes! I want that one!
Have a look on Amazon for: "Rainwater Diverter Kit, Water Butt Filler Kit for Downpipes, Rainwater Collector, Connects Downpipe to Water Butt, Water Collection System Catch Rain Water for Outdoor, Fits Round Downpipes "
Thank you! That is a great place for he to start. Rain is inclement where we are and o hate to waste it! I save a lot of used water from the house too for the pots. Baby bath water, shower water. Wish I could do more of that as well.
Water butts are essential when the weather is complicated and the utilities are expensive!