Based on the flow of high and low centers over the part of the Pacific which affects our weather, we have been in a cycle of low pressure giving us lower temps because of the direction of flow which brings Alaska area temps to the coast and western Cascades, and high pressure bringing warmer/hot temperatures up from the central valley.
As a consequence, daily temps vary from the low 70s to as high as the low 90s. Morning walkabouts now begin closer to 0730 than 0800 and the windows left open to create crossflows during the night are closed at walkabout time.
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The mullein is getting ready to send up its tall, yellow blossom sometimes called the Witches’ Candle … Queen Anne’s Lace … Butterfly Bush … Red Clover and Plantain … Small yellow flowers of unknown genus, my guess based on blossom shape = melon of some kind …
With any luck, photos will follow, probably next week.
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Wednesday was an unexpected but not unwelcome visit. Lessons often come in unexpected forms.
Also received a not unwelcome request for help with “alternative” housing while the repairs are underway. I said “sure”, but outlined the haphazard situation here concerning beds (two regular twin beds and a blow-up).
They might find more comfortable and nearer help. But it would be nice to have visit time while repairs are made.
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Plans are in the works for a railing around the porch and for a couple of flash heaters to replace the too small and slowness of the current hot water flow to some areas of the house.
This will be good for the new tub and the needs in the kitchen and laundry area.
Interesting that the licensed electrician, Mike Cheula, with whom Mark consulted about the heaters, went to school with Michael and/or Mark back in the 1980s.
South Siskiyou county is a small place.
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To end the week …
An oil tanker doesn’t need to capsize to pollute our oceans. Just a small amount of the viscous liquid can cast an invisible film over a vast area. It’s a timely reminder of the impact something minuscule can have on something far larger than itself. You may be feeling unsure of the amount of power you have, and your ability to affect a decision. You’re neither small nor irrelevant.
— Jonathan Cainer
Be the reason someone believes in good people.
So, ‘til next week …