NOVEMBER IN HOUSTON

I just wanted to take a minute to share a picture I took this morning of this beautiful hibiscus out on the deck. As much as I lament the lack of seasons here in southeast Texas, there are advantages to having mild weather so late in the year. The trees are still green and the flowers are still blooming. There's still plenty of time for those sudden cold fronts that shock everyone into their coats, but right now it's pretty darn nice. For those folks where it's already snowed or just cold, I'm sorry, but I have to say it -

NEENER, NEENER, NEENER!!!

HOT HOT HOT!

It has been so hot for so long here. In the last two months I think it's been 90 or over for more than half and over 100 for many, many days. It's too hot to do much outside, even running errands gets difficult later in the day. The parking lots are hot and the car gets hot. I feel like those people who are snowbound in the winter time, being stuck inside all day. Even walking to the mailbox can bring on heat stroke. And the heat just takes all the starch out. Know what I mean? Even with the A/C, you feel it even in the house. I makes me very lethargic and not interested in much except playing with my Farm Town farm on Facebook! I try to get started on sewing projects and just can't get into it.

And the worst part is the lack of rain! I think we've had maybe an inch or so in the last few months and that's unusual for Houston. We aren't even getting those usual afternoon sea breeze showers. In June if felt like August and it still does. Anyway, it's happening over most of Texas so I guess I shouldn't take it personally. This, too, shall pass, I know. The wheel turns and it will be fall and winter one of these days. Especially welcome, too. I never thought I would wish it, but a little hurricane might be nice about now. lol

Thanks for reading my whining. I feel a bit better and I think I'll go get me some tea and get off of this computer for a while. Y'all have a great day!!!!

STILL RAINING!!

Still rainy and stormy this morning. Nothing big around here, but it's been a lot worse to the northwest - average 6" - 8" of rain and lots of wind. We've had about 1.5" of rain in the last 24 hours, but we've had light rain since I got up this morning. I'm hoping it moves on out so I can make a cat food run. If I don't I may be on the news "Lady Eaten By Cats". lol

We made it to the "Celtic Woman" concert last night and it was fantastic!! All the singers have beautiful voices and the harmony is heavenly!! And their "fiddle" player - wow! Such energy and in high heels, too!! My only complaint is the long line at the tshirt and CD table! I did get my tshirt and CD, but missed the first set of the second half. And I love their purple bags for the merchandise!! A nice lady gave me hers so I have one that's in pristine condition. The other with my stuff got a bit scuffed during the performance because of being stuffed under my seats. Speaking of seats, I must say that I did a great job of picking the seats. They were a ways back, but directly in line with the stage. I'm so glad the rain cooperated so we didn't get wet. There was a bit of rain on the way home, but nothing bad. All in all, it was a nice evening.

I'll be finishing the pink quilt this weekend and will try to get a picture tomorrow when we have some sun (sun, I've almost forgotten what it looks like! lol)

I hope everyone has a great day and a great weekend!!