Normally, I would say even a bad day on the mower is a good day but this heat is really pushing that.
You may have seen this picture on our Instagram...funny thing, I had my hat and my headphones and the key and then I was frantically looking around for my phone...which you know, was in my hand...taking the actual picture!
I mowed a little less than normal, I just had all I could stand in the heat. It's nice to be on the mower, it can be breezy and in the shaded areas it's nice, but in the wide open sunny spaces...JUST. SO. HOT.
The grass, without rain now in three weeks, is starting to turn "Summer beige". I hope that without rain again this week, I won't have to mow this weekend because I need to focus my stamina on edging and cleaning up the orchard area, which is a bit out of control.
Oh too awful! Please take care!
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I’m glad you limited your mower time – with this excessive heat, it’s definitely not Zen Time.
ReplyDeleteThe heat started much earlier this summer and it is Dangerous Heat. And we have a couple more months of this – ugh!
Stay safe.
Stay cool!! That is too hot.
ReplyDeleteToo hot to mow. It isn't worth death. Get headlights and mow after sunset.
ReplyDeletefor many years when i put up my 'yearning for fall' posts on the blog i caught a lot of crap from summer lovers. not anymore, even the summer lovers are looking forward to fall.
ReplyDeleteYou are still taking a chance. I do love summer and the heat. I am still not looking forward to summer. In a low mood yesterday, I started dreading fall. But, I intend to revel in this sun and heat summer safely. I do hate the damage the extreme heat is causing to people.
ReplyDeleteWearing cool ties helps A lot when working outside.
ReplyDeleteI go out just before sunrise and do what I can before it gets extremely hot. Just can't plant any new plants right now cause the afternoon sun just bakes them; late summer, early Fall project.
You know when it's really hot is when the chickens are using pot holders in picking up the worms. :}
Everyone stay safe and stay cool
Ugh. I did a review on those arc-chill fabric t-shirts last year. Not as cool as wearing an air conditioner, but they really help! Especially if there's a breeze.
ReplyDeleteit'll cool off by January-- - I hope
ReplyDeleteGod Bless you both in the heat. I live in Florida country, "Heat Haven" and I cut my 4+ acres with a zero turn, the extra 3 are wooded areas. If it's that hot and the grass MUST be cut because of an impending drenching rain, I usually do it in stages, with a quick break and a splash in the pool (temporary inexpensive above ground pool). I ALWAYS have my water container with me and a quick fill in the shade. I invested in some neck cooling towels that have helped immensely! I bought them from my local hardware store. Love your blog and the blank canvas of your land! I too am working on that. Love your Split Rail ideas, I'm working on that now. Good luck and God bless with all your endeavors. Happy farm life! Michelle
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