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Another check on the critters. All doing well. It looks like the muscovys are cooking up a huge batch of eggs, collectively. And taking turns sitting them. All good. The three elder ducklings are really looking to be doing well. Even the minis are becoming a little more... human. Twice, or three times, their original size.
The rabbits do look a little worn, from the heat. Not a lot I can do about it. I can't remember how hot it got, but it is down to 87 just now. I tried something that seemed to work before, long jonhs under my shorts. It really seemed to work, so... And? I think it does. It might depend on materials, these are synthetics. A nice army green. I have some grey, black, army type brown, and a few others, I think. Probably not the black, but the others will do just fine. Not the heavy duty ones, just the mid to light duty ones. Hmm, I have some wool and silk blend. I bet those would work. Mid weight, dual layers of light really, and probably more breathable.
It give something to catch sweat, and slow the evaporation process, I think. Out here, in the highland desert, sweat often isn't even noticed. It's often gone before you even know you did it. Which means it doesn't have a chance to cool. In Iowa, I could never get dry. More moisture in the air, too much. Wouldn't take the sweat. It just sat and stank.
My mother called. Her surgery is Thursday. I will be keeping her in my prayers, several times a day. Then a prayer while she is going in to surgery. Then for several days after. Currently, I can't do much more. I honestly wish I had the cash to go be there, even just to surprise, see, and then head home in a few days. I've got, or had, $37 in the account, and a bit of cash if that is for bills I'm not sure will cover.
Another night helping my neighbor stay awake during his night job, spraying mosquitoes. I can't drive, for him, or for the job. I really can't. Just being a passenger crashes me out pretty roughly. But, I have found out, that the way it works... it is cooler to go for a drive while the house cools, than sit around waiting for it to cool. Yeah, so... even if I weren't doing a friend a favor, I'd be doing myself one. Though... I could probably be sleeping... if I could sleep. Bleh.
I would do more, if I could. Just being available for a few hours a night isn't even always possible. I lose it for a week or two, every once in a while. And, it's just for a few hours a few days a week. At least it makes me feel like I am doing something... anything. And, I think it does help. He is just getting the spray truck, after having worked from around 07:00 this morning. Just hitting 19:37 now. Crazy, but, okay.
Later.
Your mom is in surgery? Hopefully, your brother will keep you informed. Prayers for all of you.
ReplyDeleteYes. And he has. She didn't sleep well last night, so her heart rate was elevated and a smattering of other problems. So they are going to hold off, perhaps a day. I have been praying for her leading up, and then, strangely, when the surgery was supposed to happen, I woke and said a prayer for her, then went back to bed.
ReplyDeleteThe older they get, they more they worry? I... am finally getting that, understand more. Silly gooses, though! Goose, gander? Never can exactly recall which is what. But you get the point.