Ticks arenāt the only troublesome thing these days. But not unusual for here. No-see-ums and mosquitoes have been driving me nearly insane. Every time Iām outside I get so bit up. Iāve had to bathe myself just now in my witch-hazel and plantain liniment since I just put the ducks and chickens up for theContinue reading "Speaking of bugsā¦."
Ticks and Greenbeans
Much cooler today and cloudy. We got a little light rain this morning. Sprinkles really. But I was surprised to find myself with a tick. Now this area doesnāt get ticks much. I havenāt seen one in many years. A sign itās getting hotter here? A climate change sign? One of the issues with warmingContinue reading "Ticks and Greenbeans"
Keeping everyone as cool as possible-
73Ā°, 72%humidity, wind NW 2 mph, 79.73 barometer, 0ā rain today 0.54ā rain this month Itās not so bad today. Though warm, it only got to 83Ā°, much better than yesterday and the day before. Note that when itās 98Ā° outside here my little home got up to 103Ā° inside and that was with aContinue reading "Keeping everyone as cool as possible-"
Heat on the way
Even up here. GROSS. ššµšš Heat Advisory issued August 8 at 2:01PM PDT until August 11 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands; Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands; Willapa and Wahkiakum Lowlands; South Washington Cascade Foothills WHATā¦Temperatures up to 93 to 98 expected coupled with mildovernight low temperatures of 60Continue reading "Heat on the way"
Malaria wasnāt on my 2025 bingo card.
Malaria acquired in Washington State. The state I call home. Yes. We have mosquitoes but we typically donāt have tropical diseases. This could be a symptom of a warming world. https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/malaria-possibly-contracted-in-wa-would-be-states-first-case/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR5BjhgbJgXmAYxr0Cozfz16m6iaQG4EPCp2gLn2YtGg5uXTYV1UOpSAFU3lXw_aem_uzAiEBTaIChxNAeGn43-ug
Rain! Lovely Rain.
Last night it began. A nice gentle wash that has continued today. Itās exactly what the land needs. Just over half an inch has fallen today at a rate that soaks into the parched earth and not just run off. Of course this means I donāt have to feel guilty about not working a lotContinue reading "Rain! Lovely Rain."
Tsunami Warning
(Upgraded now to Advisory) There is a warning for the coast here. Iām not quite in the zone (although when Iām at work, Iād be in the zone.) I know not exactly āweatherā but something to always be ready for regardless. The ducklings created their own waves today, having fun chasing and eating bits ofContinue reading "Tsunami Warning"
The best is yet to come-
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1Fr2JtARTQ/?mibextid=wwXIfr Thanks, USA. Going to be interesting this hurricane season, Iām sure.
This is why-
Here are are some of the common apps for weather: At the same time of day. Both were wrong. The actual temperature at the time was 78 degrees. And this morning, the low was 41 degrees despite the apps saying otherwise.
In odd weather news:
Batty bats! https://news.autodailyz.com/15099/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLw8HJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHiNOAWV9DR1QtZV5ajD_HgFh7i1I5rcJugA6kzbMcu6lXdX2m8n4QkdQguDv_aem_oKSaKMiRq0vYUwzMLKkZHQ#mdjg1mkgbp9hlvg3twf The critters get disoriented by changes in pressure systems. Who knew?
Climate Wary Homesteader 