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Sunday, thanks everyone who did the survey. My African violets are really blooming. I slept later because I finished my book last night. I enjoyed visiting blogs as usual since it is Sunday. I edited and wrote some reviews. It seems hotter today which it is, but also more humid. I started reading North of Nowhere by Allison Brennan at 10pm which was a slight mistake. I finished at 3am. My jaw was clenched, my whole body tense. I was on the edge throughout this one. It took me almost an hour to relax those muscles.
Monday, I thought I wasn’t up early enough to mow but the wind was from the north and the real feel was about 89F/32C. So I mowed the backyard. After a second shower to rinse off, I got to my computer tasks. My daughter came to tell me that the neighbor wanted us to walk Abbey & Kayla today so we did that at 2pm, after her medical appt. We actually walked all three for a bit and initially Kayla was huffy but then she calmed down. Even though the real feel had gone up to 95F/ 35C it still felt ok to me. I’m still worried about the next couple days which will be even hotter. I wrote some reviews. I did a little research on new mattresses which is going to take time. We got another bunch of plaque off Lulu’s teeth. We just keep on with the flossing. I read about our new chopper and started getting it cleaned up to use.
Tuesday, even though it was even hotter today it still felt fine on the walk. Kayla got more upset today. After the walk, I trimmed Lulu’s nails. I did some more post setups. Then I went to finish my cabinet handles. Somehow the second set of drawers went much faster like even the drawer fronts were a bit pre-drilled or they used different material to make them. It didn’t burn and turn black like the other ones. I got a call and the windows are scheduled to be installed on July 31. I went out before dinner and watered the plants.
Wednesday, it rained briefly this morning so it was cloudy for our walk. I’m still not getting together a menu plan for this week, just taking it as each day happens. I took the backup computer back to my desk in my bedroom so I can have the sewing table back. After dinner, I got out the new air fryer oven to try and cleaned it up. I’m sad to put away the old Black & Decker toaster oven. I got that for $20 at Target on Black Friday and it has served us well for 10 years. Of course it has only basic functions and the air fryer has many.
Thursday, today felt hotter but bearable. Kayla still doesn’t like Lulu but she likes my daughter and me. When we got back, the other neighbor’s dog Marley was waiting to see me. I paid all my bills for August. I was able to get Lulu in at the vet tomorrow for an allergy shot update. Our neighbor called and asked us to let Abbey & Kayla out at 3. I did this on my own since my daughter, still feeling badly, was sleeping. I am mostly caught up for a change so I just read my book for fun in the late afternoon. I had trouble settling on a book to read after I finished one I was reading.
Friday, it’s going to get hot today but it was positively nice with the north wind. For once, it’s supposed to stay from the north meaning it will be 80F/27C instead of the 93F/34C today. We took Lulu to the vet for an allergy shot. Then I picked up a couple items at Aldi and then picked up a curbside order at BJs. I did chicken tenders for sandwiches to try the air fryer and they were good.
Saturday, today’s a north wind, cloudy and a bit cooler. So it’s time to mow the lawn. I tackled the edger first and it went better than usual which is still only fair. I put more dirt around a plant that needed it and the rest in the raised bed where the spinach is not growing. Then I pulled some sprouts of the nasty bush I hate from my flower beds. I sprayed the driveway weeds with weed killer and sprayed insecticide along the house to kill ants which like to find their way inside. I had to stop halfway through mowing and come in and get a drink. I was too hot. But I got it all finished. My daughter got asked to let Marley out in the afternoon. I like that she’s responsible and enjoys taking care of the dogs but it’s not enough to support herself which at some point she will need to do.
Survey
I really, really would love it if you haven’t taken my social media survey that you would. It’s a quick 2-3 minutes, mostly multiple choice with a few open ended questions at the end. I got more responses last time using Survey Monkey but it only lets you see 10 answers, Alchemer will let me see 100. Go HERE
I’m going to share the results when I get a few more responses, Alchemer has great graphs as well as the ability to look at the individual responses (anonymous).
Stacking the Shelves is hosted by Reading Reality. These are the exciting ARCs I received this week (If you click on the cover, it will take you to the Goodreads entry):
My sincere thanks to Kathleen Donnelly, Minotaur Books, Kensington Books,
(If you click on the cover, it will take you to the Goodreads entry)
NOTHING.
Now the really scary one. This is all the Kindle and Audible freebies I grabbed this past week. You can see why I need to do Thrifty Thursday to be sure I read a few at least one each month.
I really meant to cut back on freebies BUT they are free so I guess that won’t be happening.
I’m not including things like reviews posted or upcoming as they are always in the right sidebar. And, my challenge status is also there.
Anne
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Oh, I love it when I can’t put a book down! I have that Allison Brennan too so now I’m really excited for it!
It’s been hot here too, but it cools way down at night. We have low humidity as well, so that helps. Still, I’m happy we’re cooling off a bit this next week. It’s hard to want to do anything outside when it’s so hot! I watered at noon on Thursday taking me 45 minutes and I felt like I was going to melt!
Thanks Rachel. I hope you handle the tension better than I did and start earlier in the day. It’s going to be even hotter this week I’m afraid and less rain after the next couple days so nightly watering will be important to do around dinnertime for me.
Hope you’re having a nice weekend. It’s been so hot everywhere, seems like, but glad it cooled down a little towards the end. It’s been wamr here too but a little milder than we’re used to. I guess we got lucky this summer.
Looking forward to the survey results.
Thank you Greg. I wanted to give the survey one more week because not everybody gets to the Sunday post or social media consistently. I had someone who normally likes and reposts me on social media daily asking why I hadn’t posted there and … I had. But the results I think will be interesting and perhaps helpful to more than me. I didn’t include Threads as it came about after the survey but it might play a role. There are certainly lots of folks there. But I only just got Instagram 2 days before it.
I’ve seen a lot of people mentioning Threads! I saw one person not like it but others do. I heard if you deleted your account you lose your Instagram profile too, but maybe I got that wrong. At any rate I am looking forward to seeing the results. It’s always good to see what other peoples’ experiences are
You’re the second one to have Outside the Lines on your book haul. It worked. I’d passed on it earlier, but I just went and snagged it. Next week’s list for me.
It’s a tough choice with freebies. Outside the Lines is the #6 in the series but it’s in KU so I might get others as freebies or read it there. I try to be very selective but I like a lot of genres.
It seems to be hot everywhere Anne! And I took your survey. Have a great Sunday!
Thank you Sophie. This week will be even hotter and less rain. I know when to stay inside mostly.
I’d love to hear more about your air fryer, I’m thinking of getting one. Stay cool! It’s hot here too, but getting cooler at night at least so it’s comfortable sleeping. Have a good week!
Thanks Tammy. I got a different kind of air fryer than most people I think. I got an air fryer toaster oven. Most of them don’t do toast well. It’s replacing a toaster oven so it needs that. I’m still learning. This one allows to roast a chicken and many other functions. It’s not to hard to use and as I discovered last night, it isn’t too hard to clean. You can certainly email or message me if you have specific questions. I’m satisfied with ours but you have to look at how you would use it. I will definitely still use my microwave and regular oven. For example, I made bacon in it but I think I’m going to prefer that in the microwave for fast or the regular oven even though it is slower.
I took your survey! Hope you kept cool this week! Here’s my SP: https://bonniereadsandwrites.com/2023/07/23/sunday-post-full-steam-ahead-sundaypost/
Thank you Bonnie. I just wanted to give the survey enough time for people to see it. This week had rain every couple days so it was ok. This upcoming week looks hotter and without rain after tomorrow.
Yes, this heat is too much for mowing! But we have to do it. I need to make a list of things to do around my house and start budgeting to get them done now that my Scotland trip is over. I’m thinking about getting a different type of air fryer/toaster oven that my mom has, but it’s really expensive. However I think I might use it more than the big air fryer I have that takes up so much counter space and isn’t something I’m using a lot now. Hope you have a good week!
Thank you Lisa. I do half the yard at a time when it’s hot and I just really need to mow. I also let it get a bit longer. I like the one I got and it was $99 on Prime Day. It’s big enough but has a lot of functions. I’m still learning the best ways to use it. It does clean up pretty easily. I was worrying about it cooling down enough to do the cleaning right after a meal but it seems to cool quickly too.
I cannot remember the last time I stayed up until 3 am. I am out at 9 pm most days. It sounds like you were able to complete quite a few errands this week. I love the way that Lulu is laying on the couch. Have a great week!
Thank you Carole. Lulu loves her couch! She also has really glommed onto that pillow. Since my daughter often isn’t getting up until 7ish for dinner, if I want to spend any time with her I am up later. I try to get to sleep at midnight and get up by 8am. That seems to work ok.
What a productive week. Lulu looks so cute. Apollo has some allergies but so far they are seasonal and I have been able to keep them pretty under control with weekly oatmeal baths. We bought a microwave air fryer combo about a month ago and its been used quite a bit. I got your comment and I will look for a friendlier font.
Thanks Barb. Lulu is our star. She only gets the shots in the summer, usually 2-3 times. Only is you want to change it.
Its been hot and humid here and this next week it is suppose to be really hot and humid. I’m not looking forward to it. Have a wonderful week!
Thanks Samantha. It’s just trying to get though July and August.
I LOVE Lulus pictures. My face shows a broad grin at the moment *lol* Thank you for sharing them. Compared to you, Anne, I feel lazy at the moment… Have a wonderful new week and I hope the weather stays the way it is. Happy reading!
Thank you Vi. Lulu is always making us happy.
Your violets are gorgeous! It has been really hot here too and I think it’s going to be even hotter yet next week.
Filled out your survey, by the way. Have a great week!
Thank you AJ. I am finding the results interesting and a little surprising in some ways. It will be hotter here this week and less rain.
We’ve been having hot weather too. I love the pictures. So cute. Hope you enjoy your books and have a great week!
Thank you Yvonne. Lulu is always entertaining.
I’m so glad you had that dry north wind keeping your temps bearable so you could do what you needed to do. Yay for getting the latest Sloane and Wrexford book.
Have a good week, Anne!
Thank you Sophia. Andrea Penrose is awesome. I just love that series. I hope this week isn’t as hot as predicted.
Your African violets are gorgeous!
When doing your mattress research, let me know if you learn anything about mattresses that quickly develop ruts in them. What I mean is, one of my elderly friends is on her 3rd mattress in the past couple of years because she says they keep developing ruts and she has to stuff pillows into the ruts. Here’s here exact words in an email to me
“Our new mattress , 2 yrs old, and both of the sides where our butts go are smashed down into a rut….Joe almost slid out of bed yesterday…” She calls them “butt ruts” and has to put towels in them, both topside and underneath.
I can’t imagine what kind of mattresses she keeps buying. Anyway, beware of potential butt ruts when you’re buying your mattress. LOL
Thank you Jinjer. I love having blooming plants. yes I have found some which reviews say the mattresses do that. I think what we want is a firm mattress with a small pillowtop for softness, if that makes sense. I don’t know the bet way to get it and won’t have time for research this week.
Towels, not pillows, in the butt ruts. lol
The weather definitely sounds challenging where you live! My parents dog is also named Marley and has similar colouring! Have a great week ahead.
Thank you Jodie. The weather is typical here for July and August. It’s just hot, but we are almost halfway through already. Fortunately it goes pretty fast. Marley is our neighbor’s goldendoodle.
I love your violets! I am really enjoying our air fryer since it’s so hot- I hope things cool of by you soon-
Thank you Victoria. I always love having bloomers. The heat isn’t any different than other July / August here; it is always hot but I look forward to the fall which will be more comfortable.
It has been super hot here too, although it finally rained overnight so I’m hoping for some relief. I just took your survey about social media. Threads has been an interesting journey so far. I can’t decide if I like it or not but I haven’t run away screaming yet so that’s a good sign, lol. They’re definitely still working out some glitches but I think it has potential to be fun.
Thanks Suzanne. I think it is always this hot in July and August in NC. The rain actually made it a little better but this week will be hot and dry. Luckily, the spring and fall are glorious so 2 months of heat isn’t so bad when you have AC. I only joined Instagram about 2 days before Threads so it’s a bunch of new stuff for me. I don’t know how it will all end up yet.
Aww, double the sweet Lulu love💜
Can’t believe you started an Allison Brennan book late at night! Glad to hear this latest seems to be another winner.
Have a great week, Anne!
Thank you Jonetta. Lulu is enjoying her couch time. I know it was taking a risk and it was so good I just read til I finished. I’m somehow ahead on eARCs but still working to keep up with audios.
We are supposed to have a very hot week here as well, although not as hot as some places. I hope to get outside in the morning and in the evening when it is hopefully a little cooler!
Have a good week, and stay cool!
Thank you Erin. It’s a good plan to go with morning and evening. It’s normal hot here which is mostly just July and August to get through.
Glad the heat hasn’t felt too unbearable in your area. We’re getting a break today (“only” 89) but by the end of the week its back up to 99. Glad the second set of drawers went quicker. That had to be a relief. The chicken tender sandwiches sound delish. I had to run to Aldi for 4-5 things Sunday morning and grabbed some cotton candy grapes while there. I am so hooked on those. Best grapes ever. 🙂 Hope your week is off to a great star, Anne!
Thank you Tanya. I love Aldi. I haven’t tried those grapes but I’m stopping there tomorrow so I’ll have to look for them. We just have to survive July / August. We have been hot here but normal not extra hot.
Ahhh that Xmas book makes me want to read an Xmas book.
COYER was reading Christmas books and I read a couple. I read more at the end of November for HoHoHoRat.
We’ve hit the “dog days” of summer, haven’t we? It’s been hot for here (mid-80s). It was humid enough that I turned on our A/C unit today. It’s making me sleepy.
I’m busy packing for our trip to MI to visit my family. We leave in a couple days. I’m trying to blog ahead and get work in order. I’ve also been shopping for my daughter to pick out senior photo clothes!
yes, it’s mid 90s here which is typical. We get down to around 89-90 if we get some north winds. Lulu seems to love it but I prefer the 70-80 of spring and fall. I hope you have a great trip.
Sounds like you had a busy week! I really want to read the Andrea Penrose. I just got one of her books in audio and am really looking forward to it. Have a great week!
I hope you love Andrea Penrose as much as I do because I love it A LOT. The audio is awesome. I have been collecting them.
Your violets look amazing. My indoor plant collection is slowly expanding. Happy reading and have a great weekend.
Thank you Role. I always wanted to have African violets because my grandma did and until now I seemed to kill them.
I’m behind on my blog reading this week… July has been brutal this year. Just so so hot. My Lulu doesn’t want to put her paws on the pavement in the middle of the day and I don’t blame her! We’ve been walking her at dusk, after the heat of the day.
Morning or evening are good choices. My Lulu is so excited to go she would do it at any time of day though. My daughter’s dog walking gig is for 11:30 which is just barely early enough to not be so hot yet. I worry a lot about the asphalt though.