
Don’t know about you guys in the rest of the country, but I’m pretty sure those of us who live in Florida are OVER summer now, and counting the days until the first fall weather arrives. MAN, it’s been a hot one down here, but hopefully, it will start easing up a bit soon.
In the meantime, just wanted to let you know I haven’t forgotten any of you. I’ve just been dealing with several health issues that have slowed me down a lot. Mostly, age-related stuff, but also some heart issues that will necessitate a couple of hospital visits soon for various tests and the like. I don’t think I’ll need any major procedures, but I’ll be very happy for them to take a closer look and be sure we are doing all the right things.ย
I’m eager to get back to my blogging again, and thinking that if all goes well, I can do so soon. I think I’ll start with Wildlife Wednesdays, and have already planned what my first feature will be, so stay tuned! If all goes well, I’ll have a post ready for you next Wednesday that you might find interesting.
In The Meantime, STAY COOL, Folks!


Yeah, I can relate to the heat thing. It’s been triple digits the past week in our neck of the woods. Hm, I wonder what your first Wildlife Wednesday will be…
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I’ll narrow it down some for you … this particular post is about an animal with feathers. Did that help? ๐ Well, stay tuned, anyway. I hope you’ll enjoy it, especially if you aren’t familiar with this critter.
Thanks for stopping by, and keep cool!! ๐โค๏ธ๐
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I’m happy to learn you are recharging and getting ready to begin posting again. I miss being entertained by Thor on Thursdays-and other great features of yours! ๐
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Thanks, Nancy! I’m so glad you enjoy Thorsday Smiles and what-not. If all goes well, I intend to catch up again REAL soon. ๐โค๏ธ
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I agree with you about the heat. Thankfully things have cooled down here the last few days so that we’re getting a sneak preview of autumn temps. Hopefully all need to do is have the tests done and nothing major, and you can get back to blogging more soon. I look forward to your wildlife post ๐
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Thanks so much, Jeanne. I’m sure looking forward to posting more often again, especially where wildlife is concerned. (Assuming I don’t fall face down due to HEAT stroke, that is! Man, we’ve had some STEAMING days!)
You take care, and STAY COOL! ๐โค๏ธ
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We’ve got about 40 more days of over 100 till it’s finished. Glad you will be back. Looking forward to it.
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That makes our high 90s temps seem mild, John. I’m crossing my fingers that our heat wave continues to remain in mere double digits. I’m tired of being trapped inside, and triple digits would finish me off, I’m sure. Stay cool, my friend, in every way! ๐โค๏ธ
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We manage the triples but not a lot of outside play involved. Thanks, Marcia. Stay cool.
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Itโs been brutal out west. A month over 100 degrees and air so smoky you can taste it was plenty. Itโs supposed to cool down for a couple of days and Iโm ready for it.
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Holy mackerel, Craig! That makes our 98/99 degree days seem mild, even without the smoky air. I hope the temps start dropping for you soon! ๐ โค๏ธ
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I do sympathise about the heat – but it’s hard when we’ve had less than 5 days of summer weather here and today it’s a wet and chilly 60 degrees (in your money!). Still, the grass is very green and it’s easier to add a layer of clothes in this situation than have nothing left to remove in yours.
Glad you’re being thoroughly checked and looking forward to your wildlife post. I’m guessing it’s not a fish… โค ๐ โค
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“easier to add a layer of clothes in this situation than have nothing left to remove” … Ain’t that the truth! One can only get SO naked, and if that doesn’t do the job, you just have to keep suffering. And 60 degrees sounds wonderful to me right now. We have to pay BIG BUCKS for the electricity we need to keep our house cooled down to a mere 78/80 inside. Arrggh. (The plus side being we almost NEVER turn the heat on in the winter! ๐
And you guessed right. While we DO have some “flying fish” in our waters, none of them have feathers. ๐ Stay tuned for an interesting creature that DOES have them on Wednesday. (Assuming I get the post put together by then, which is my goal.)
Thanks for stopping by, and here’s to us getting some autumn weather before too much longer. (Not that it gets really cool here or anything, but even a drop of a few degrees would help.) ๐โค๏ธ
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PS … our grass stays green all year long, if it gets enough water during the hotter days. I guess that’s a nice bonus for us. ๐
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It’s wonderful to hear you are feeling better, Marcia. Please continue to rest and take care of yourself. We’ll always be here for you. Sending love and hugs…. โค๏ธ๐คโค๏ธ
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Aww, thanks so much, Gwen … and right back atcha with the love and hugs! I’m happy to be feeling better, too! Now if I can just pass the tests they’ll be giving me on the 26th and the 28th, all will be SUPER! Will keep you posted! ๐โค๏ธ๐
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Take care of yourself, Marcia. Looking forward to Wildlife Wednesday!
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I’m doing my best to make my doctor proud of me, and following all instructions, etc. Hopefully, things will be fine when I go for my tests on the 26th and the 28th. And I’m so glad to hear you are looking forward to Wildlife Wednesday. Hope I can get the post ready to resume the series fairly soon.
Thanks for stopping by today, Sue, and here’s to a great afternoon ahead! ๐โค๏ธ๐
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Wishing you all the best, Carla! Yes, stay cool!
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I’m way to bleary today, Marcia. Apologies for calling you Carla. I call it old age brain cells. ๐
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Believe me, Jennie, I know ALL about old age brain cells. No problem, my friend! ๐ And thanks very much for the well wishes. Hopefully, I’ll have some good test results after the 26th and the 28th that I can look forward to sharing! ๐ โค
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Fingers crossed, Marcia! And thanks!
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It has most definitely been HOT this year! Good luck with all your medical stuff. It is irritating to have to deal with it, but thank heavens for modern medicine that keeps us kicking a good bit longer.
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Amen to that, Kass! I have some great doctors, too, so I’m very hopeful to be kicking for some time, yet. ๐ โค๏ธThanks for stopping by, and here’s to some cooler weather soon, too! ๐ โค๏ธ
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I’ve heard that Florida (and many parts of the country) have been incredibly hot, Marcia. I hope temps fall for you soon. And continue to address the health stuff. That’s important. I hope all goes well with good results. Hugs.
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I was raised in Florida way back B.A.C. (Before Air Conditioning) and I honestly don’t know how I survived all those summers. I don’t think I could do it now, not at my age. The heat really knocks me for a loop, but as long as we don’t lose power, nowadays, I have cold air blowing out of ceiling vents in every room. Of course, I won’t be going outside until October at the earliest. Possibly not until November. But the good news is, while many others are trapped inside during the winter, it is the PERFECT time of year down here to take long walks and enjoy nature! I’m really looking forward to it! ๐โค๏ธ
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That sounds like a plan, Marcia. October is just around the corner.
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I knooow! This year has gone by in a flash! ๐ฎ๐
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We have a similar saying down here, Debby, only we substitute “winter” for “summer!”
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I’m also ready for cooler temps, Marcia. I can’t remember ever being so ready for summer to end. Hope your temps ease up!
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Thanks, Teri, and I’m hoping the same for you. No one should have to live through this for such a LOOOONG time! GAH!!! ๐ฌ๐ฎ
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