Friday, June 28, 2024

Sunday, June 23, 2024

No Longer A Dry Heat

Southern Arizona is traditionally known for its dry heat (<10% humidity) which makes high temperatures more tolerable. Unfortunately, we are experiencing much higher than normal humidity levels (currently ~45%). If this keeps up, I may have to move to Florida this summer to cool off. <grin>

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Saturday, June 22, 2024

Storm Damage

Last night just before dark, monsoon winds swept through the park doing extensive damage. It tore up my carport awning and damaged the rear of my car...



It could have been worse. One of my neighbors lost their roof...


My next door neighbor lost their carport awning and the roof of their Arizona room. Somehow that roof was lifted in the air, tossed over my house and landed in the field across the street. Otherwise, there would have been significant damage to my place. It was one of the more frightening storms I have experienced and I have lived through a couple of hurricanes. Now, the ordeal of dealing with insurance and repairs begins.

Monday, June 17, 2024

Saturday, June 08, 2024

Pack Rat

What I thought was a large mouse appears to be a pack rat that was too big for the d-CON trap, so I placed the poison bait beside the trap and it took it. 


Update: finally got him with a Tomcat Rat Trap...

Thursday, June 06, 2024

Babylon Bee

Here are two more reasons the Babylon Bee is my favorite satirical website...


Sign Of The Times

While waiting in the lobby for my physical...

Makes you wonder what people did before smartphones

Tuesday, June 04, 2024

Desert Rodent

Looks like it is time to put out the mouse traps...

Sunday, June 02, 2024