The heat wave here in the northeast has us indoors more than any winter weather we can remember (not counting the hurricane, of course!). Temps in our area are over 100 and the humidity is so high that the heat index registers 115. That’s just not right. Florida has been cooler than this!
We’re only about half an hour from the beach, but people on the beach are actually burning their feet on the sand and ending up going to area hospitals with blisters on the soles of their feet. It’s crazy!
Daisy wants no part of the heat. She doesn’t even like temps in the 80s, let alone this steam bath we’re in. When I open the door to take her out and that blast of heat hits her, she balks like a stubborn mule and I can’t budge her. Now she’s upped the ante and runs under the bed when she sees me getting her harness and leash out! We have a walking date with a friend and her dog next week, which I made for 9 AM so hopefully we won’t melt. Also hopefully this heat wave will break and Daisy will drop her stubborn routine. Whoever heard of a dog not wanting to go out?!
Meanwhile, our container veggies didn’t do so well this year. I think it was either the brand of seeds we used or that too many seeds took and the overcrowding didn’t allow them to produce fruit, but this thief – who clearly thinks he’s a rabbit – didn’t know there weren’t any carrots beneath the lush greenery and was sizing up his attack:
Those carrot tops are over a foot tall now, and still no carrots can be found beneath the surface. Just roots. Oh well, hopefully next year’s crop with a different brand of seeds and more spacing will be better (though this was never a problem before). Now that the trees are gone and our yard is sunny – TOO sunny, in fact, because with this intense heat I have to keep all the blinds closed in the back of the house since we have no shade anymore – we’ll probably try to put in a real veggie patch next year.
I’ll just stay in here and watch everyone else sweat, thank you very much.
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Sometimes mom’s granny sowed the carrot seeds in a flower pot inside of her house, so they grow better. She used a mix between potting soil and some sand. The squirrel looks cute – but it is still a thief :o)
Haha yes he is! That’s a great tip, we’ll try it next year. Thanks!
I don’t blame Daisy, its far too hot here! I’ve been snoozing in front of the fan most of the time and only heading out early in the morning or late at night
We think alike Misaki!
Yuck, we have 100 but not that humidity. That must be awful. I hope you have better luck next year with a garden.
Thanks Roxy!
Daisy that sounds really hot where you are. It is hot here too. Have a marvellous Monday and stay cool.
Best wishes Molly
Thanks Molly! Yes it’s been miserable!
We’re have temperatures in the 90s with very low humidity so it is perfect for us. I’m not sure it would ever get too hot for the Poodles.
Low humidity makes all the difference. Wish someone would absorb it all away from here! 😉
Caught in the act! I’m sure you would keep those squirrels away if the temp would just go down a bit.
Oh yes, I sure would! Just wait ’til fall! 😉
An early walk is a great idea. That way you can back in the house before it gets too hot, although I’ve noticed that lately by 9 a.m it can be pretty hot as well. Stay cool Daisy 🙂
Yeah, it’s true, it starts early. My friend had to cancel so we’re going in a couple of weeks instead, but I think I’ll move it back to 8 AM…..
Squirrels are EVIL. Maybe check and see if Daisy is welcome to walk in the mall? An early morning walk in the mall, before the shops open, in the AC, might be just the thing.
Our mall doesn’t allow dogs, but we’ve been taking her to PetSmart. We visit all the birds, fish, other dogs, cats, you name it – anything to give her a little exercise!
Don’t blame you for not wanting to go out in the heat Daisy. Too bad about the veggies!
I’ve officially started my Countdown To Fall!
Daisy is very sensible about staying indoors where it’s cool. Hopefully the heat wave will be over soon!
This week has gotten a bit better. Hopefully that’ll stick with us!
Hey Daisy
I think you’re a really smart doggie! It’s not like you’re a squirrel and have to go out to look for food regardless of the weather!
Maybe you need some yummy ice pops to cool you off?
Have fun,
Your pal Snoopy 🙂
I get cool watermelon and fun ice chips to play with too! But I still won’t walk out that door on my own…..
Wow! That’s an awfully high heat index! The weather is all mixed up. We are at the beach for a week and had light rain yesterday and the day before. We’ve been coming the same week for years and have never once had this kind of weather. I’ll bet you’re really missing your trees! Let’s just hope the heatwave doesn’t last. Daisy definitely has the right idea! 🙂
Yes she does – dogs have great instinct. Hope your beach weather got better!
We have a squirrel that has stolen all of our strawberries this year. Looks like the same guy 🙂
LOL He really gets around! 😉
The heat wave arrived here, too! Since all of our windows go to the West and only one to the South, we live for some weeks as moles behind the roller blinds. I try to do the shopping as early as possible and go out for a walk only in the evening – except for visits in the swimming pool 🙂 I think mankind and pets should organize a huge worldwide referendum and FORBID temperatures above 80F!!! And someone should patch the ozone hole immediately!!!
I’m with you on that! Let’s start a grassroots movement LOL! 😉
Daisy!! you are one unusual dog 😉
Go out there where the sun shines beautifully 😉
Not when it’s 115 degrees! I’m waiting for fall!
Daisy is one smart girl! We don’t like to go outside when it is hot outside either!
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You’ve got our vote – we’re going there now!
You got visitors in the yard, Daisy!
They’re going to meet me in the fall when the temps cool down! 😉
Gotta chase that squirrel away! Wooowoooooo, Ku
Wait ’til fall, then I’ll get him! 😉
The temperature here dropped a little yesterday. I hope it’s a bit cooler for you now.
It is, thank goodness!
That is a cute squirrel but sweet Daisy you are much, much cuter. You look sweet watching squirrel TV. Hugs and nose kisses
Aw thank you Mag!
Silly pup!
No argument there!