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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
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 Posted - Jul 18 2011 : 09:10:41 AM
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Midwest is having a heat wave and mixed with the humidity will have heat indexes in the 100's. Dog days of summer. I just worry about the seniors that have no AC. Speaking of AC, last night we had a fire out on the power pole. Apparently a big drain on the line or something. Very scary fire and molten plastic dripping down onto my back fence. Firemen and Linemen came quickly and fixed her up! Everyone just stay cool and drink lots of water.
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
I ask not for a larger garden, but for finer seeds.
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
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woolgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
901 Posts
Elizabeth
Great Lakes
IL
USA
901 Posts |
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LisaH
Farmgirl in Training
39 Posts
Lisa
Granger
IN
USA
39 Posts |
Posted - Jul 20 2011 : 1:19:15 PM
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It is 112 today in northern Indiana. I'm so thankful for air conditioning. I remember growing up we didn't have a/c and when these hot stretches hit sleeping was difficult. We would sleep in the basement. I also remember that it seemed like when it the temperatures were at their hotest, that's when the beans and tomatoes were ready for canning. Stay cool!
Lisa
An Indiana Suburban Farmgirl |
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Madelena
True Blue Farmgirl
1919 Posts
Mary
Central
TX
USA
1919 Posts |
Posted - Jul 20 2011 : 3:46:54 PM
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| Hey Guys.. Has someone noticed that it is the FARMBELT that is being hit and hit hard this year?? IF you were able to save your gardens.. CAN, CAN, CAN! Also it would not hurt to stock up NOW on LOTS of grain products, etc. that your family uses regularly. We can only begin to imagine how high the prices will rise with the potental huge crop loss this year -- from the Dakotas thru Texas and some points east. |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - Jul 20 2011 : 3:54:07 PM
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Diane, I take care of a 94 year old lady. I have to start fanning myself with sweat dripping down my back for her to see how hot I am before she lets me turn on her AC. She is very cold natured. She still wears wool sweaters at 96 degrees out. I don't worry about her as much as us who are there caring for her. Seems like older people like it warm.
It's in the very high 90's here all week. It's so humid even if we didn't have rain every afternoon things would be just fine with all the moisture in the air. I just start dripping when I go out.
I am glad you caught the lines before something bad happened. Stay cool!
Kris
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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Posted - Jul 20 2011 : 10:39:03 PM
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I miss the high temps in Thailand...LOVED it lol. I know, I am weird haha. Give me temps in the 100 and I come alive...lower then 90 and I am cold too...and I ain't even old duh!!
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2011 : 04:11:12 AM
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No, Dutchy, you are not old...you are just skinny!
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
I ask not for a larger garden, but for finer seeds.
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White |
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HeirloomMomma
Farmgirl in Training
38 Posts
Linda
PA
USA
38 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2011 : 1:09:51 PM
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VERY hot for PA today, high 90s and 100s with humidity, of course!!
Going to last for a few days, then hopefully a cool down.
http://hoovershomesteadhappenings.blogspot.com
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2011 : 06:23:26 AM
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Rain! We sure needed it. The corn around here has recovered from the wind storm but needed some rain. Yeah!
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
I ask not for a larger garden, but for finer seeds.
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White |
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embchicken
True Blue Farmgirl
1487 Posts
Elaine
Ocean
NJ
USA
1487 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2011 : 7:32:41 PM
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We are sweltering here in NJ - no rain here - water restrictions - heat (100+) and humidity so thick you can see it. Give me winter anytime.
~ Elaine
Farmgirl sister #2822
"Find yourself a cup of tea; the teapot is behind you. Now tell me about hundreds of things." ~Saki
http://embchicken.blogspot.com
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
1675 Posts |
Posted - Jul 27 2011 : 6:46:18 PM
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KY is miserable! I feel so bad for the livestock!
Farmgirl #2879 :)
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
www.cattleandcupcakes.blogspot.com
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
2914 Posts
Cindy
2914 Posts |
Posted - Jul 27 2011 : 7:59:40 PM
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It's so hot here that some of the streets are buckling. We need rain, too.
Cindy
"Vast floods can't quench love, no matter what love did/ Rivers can't drown love, no matter where love's hid"--Sinead O'Connor
"In many ways, you don't just live in the country, it lives inside you"--Ellen Eilers
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KayB
True Blue Farmgirl
540 Posts
Kay
Del City
Oklahoma
USA
540 Posts |
Posted - Jul 28 2011 : 7:00:22 PM
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Our governor has declared a state of emergency due to the drought conditions here. They are begging for hay for the livestock. Due to a lot of watering and tending, we are getting some produce from our garden. We're overrun with zucchini and squash. The okra is just now showing itself. I think the corn is almost ready and the tomatoes are starting to ripen, too. We have 3 cantaloupes and 1 watermelon. I think the peas and green beans are starting to show too. I am freezing part and canning part. Also giving some to the family and friends who have helped us out.
KayB
Life's a dance you learn as you go
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