tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post1739147157801954373..comments2024-03-18T12:04:27.789-05:00Comments on A Home Grown Journal: Okay, So I'm Not Very BrightMama Peahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-70786206331196434412012-07-05T18:25:12.334-05:002012-07-05T18:25:12.334-05:00Erin - I truly don't know how you've been ...Erin - I truly don't know how you've been functioning in the garden at all for as long as you've had the insufferable heat that you have. Does it strike you as strange that so much of the country has had much higher than normal temperatures this spring/summer?Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-30349974756884422842012-07-05T16:14:24.908-05:002012-07-05T16:14:24.908-05:00I felt a little nauseous this morning and didn'...I felt a little nauseous this morning and didn't even think of that - I bet it's the heat for sure. Take it easy, your 90's are just as bad as 100's when it's humid, seems to me that anything above about 87 is torture if it's humid, just get out of the beets and into the shade LOL!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06916896512933101955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-22321654151587587512012-07-05T14:30:12.737-05:002012-07-05T14:30:12.737-05:00Peggi - Thanks much for the sensible words of warn...Peggi - Thanks much for the sensible words of warning. I do tend to think I can handle anything . . . especially when it comes to working in the garden. But I do think the very slight case of heat exhaustion I got a couple of days ago scared me enough so that I will be smarter in the future.<br /><br />Oh my, you do live in the land of hotness! I suppose one gets used to it, but when the temp hits three digits . . . well, that is just plain too hot! Stay safe yourself.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-64613359280728765242012-07-05T14:17:56.706-05:002012-07-05T14:17:56.706-05:00Sounds like a case of heat exhaustion. I have to ...Sounds like a case of heat exhaustion. I have to be really careful when I am out in the heat as I get overheated very easily. I had a bad case of heat exhaustion a few years ago and don't want to do that again. Pounding headache, spots in front of my eyes, and stomach cramps with nausea, it was terrible.<br /><br />A few years ago my brother almost died of heat stroke. It is one of those things that you don't know how bad it is until it is too late. Be careful in the heat.<br /><br />We were is the 90's yesterday which was a nice relief from 105. Unfortunately for us, we probably won't see the 90's again until Oct.(Las Vegas)Peggihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510899506984653485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-5297895794440350132012-07-04T19:26:59.606-05:002012-07-04T19:26:59.606-05:00Stephanie - After yesterday, I've been reminde...Stephanie - After yesterday, I've been reminded that I'm not Super Woman (well, maybe in the winter but NOT in this heat) and hardly ventured outside all day today.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-4343000437727080912012-07-04T19:25:40.500-05:002012-07-04T19:25:40.500-05:00Freedom Acres Farm - Yep, we had a whopper-doo blo...Freedom Acres Farm - Yep, we had a whopper-doo blow through about an hour and a half ago. Boy, did it get dark! Got another 3/4" of rain but no hail for which we are very thankful.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-21906777186104866812012-07-04T19:21:08.135-05:002012-07-04T19:21:08.135-05:00fullfreezer - I don't blame you one bit for no...fullfreezer - I don't blame you one bit for not doing that planting today. As long as you keep the plants well watered in their containers, they'll be fine. You ARE taking care of YOURSELF! Good girl.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-9942094025481550622012-07-04T19:19:48.640-05:002012-07-04T19:19:48.640-05:00Leigh - My problem is knowing when to quit outside...Leigh - My problem is knowing when to quit outside after I start in the morning! As you say, there is always just that "one more thing to do!" We're expecting another scorcher tomorrow. Ugh.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-35324979384052351882012-07-04T19:18:17.829-05:002012-07-04T19:18:17.829-05:00Karen L. - I took off my dumb hat and put on my sm...Karen L. - I took off my dumb hat and put on my smart hat and other than picking a bowl full of strawberries right before it rained this afternoon stayed inside all day. I was a good girl. (Wonder how long that will last?)<br /><br />The flower in my new header photo is a nasturtium . . . one of my favorites. It really is a gorgeous red/orange color, isn't it? Thanks.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-87560041214763761002012-07-04T19:14:07.273-05:002012-07-04T19:14:07.273-05:00Jane - My hubby was just reminding me today that w...Jane - My hubby was just reminding me today that we usually don't get a spell of this ugly hot weather until end of July/first of August. Does that mean we could have to suffer through 6 more weeks of it? Please, NO!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-22561586390779364302012-07-04T15:56:03.528-05:002012-07-04T15:56:03.528-05:00Oh no :( Please be safe Mama Pea.Oh no :( Please be safe Mama Pea.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-83373591289195602902012-07-04T15:38:38.162-05:002012-07-04T15:38:38.162-05:00Just saw the National Weather Station's warnin...Just saw the National Weather Station's warning for severe weather in Northern Minnesota tonight. I'll be praying for you Mama Pea!! And your garden as there is supposed to be hail with it :-( Stay safe!Freedom Acres Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06606668264641600520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-54540743251682039092012-07-04T15:30:47.419-05:002012-07-04T15:30:47.419-05:00I wimped out this morning and didn't go do the...I wimped out this morning and didn't go do the planting I had hoped. It was pushing 80 already at 730 in the morning. Blah! It is just ridiculously hot out there.<br />Please do take care of yourself.Judy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01121300109427407095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-15013030878192182982012-07-04T12:27:04.882-05:002012-07-04T12:27:04.882-05:0077 for a low is too high. Especially when you'...77 for a low is too high. Especially when you're looking at the 90s during the day. July and August are not my favorite months! I try to limit my outdoor activities to the morning, but sometimes things just need to be done.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-49456492970832672552012-07-04T10:08:27.942-05:002012-07-04T10:08:27.942-05:00PS: Forgot to tell you how beautiful you new heade...PS: Forgot to tell you how beautiful you new header photo is. What a gorgeous color that flower is!!!Karen L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11803082902611080914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-18909121129648688462012-07-04T10:06:51.013-05:002012-07-04T10:06:51.013-05:00Did you know that horses fair much better in the c...Did you know that horses fair much better in the cold than they do in the heat due to bugs and ... well, the heat? Sometimes we humans just don't get the message our body is trying to tell us. We think we are indestructible. I have this problem too but a couple of summers ago, I really had a heat related problem and wised up. My husband is always nagging me to drink a glass of water. I seem to only think to drink at meals. So, MP, I hope this little "uncomfortablenss" you experienced will be a reminder not to overdo. After all, if you couldn't blog how would I get my laughs each week, or new recipes, or gardening tips, or know how to crochet a rug, or .....? Hope you are better today and have a nice "cool" 4th.Karen L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11803082902611080914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-23819421258487319892012-07-04T10:04:08.767-05:002012-07-04T10:04:08.767-05:00That does not sound good. You stay out of that hea...That does not sound good. You stay out of that heat young lady. Your body is conditioned for sub-zero temps and 10 feet of snow up in the tundra. I have resigned that I need to be like the dog in this weather and lay on the floor in front of the fan. All that work will still be there when the heat wave is over. Although I think there might be snow flying by the time this scorcher is over. No relief in sight.Jane @ Hard Work Homesteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02905658082120445313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-67114819053839210032012-07-04T08:44:48.453-05:002012-07-04T08:44:48.453-05:00Jen - Are you joining me in Not Very Bright Land? ...Jen - Are you joining me in Not Very Bright Land? Hee-hee. No, I am staying inside as much as possible today. And, by golly, I may even find my way to my quilt room!!!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-67158478506791415292012-07-04T08:42:57.965-05:002012-07-04T08:42:57.965-05:00judy - We ALL have to remember to drink enough liq...judy - We ALL have to remember to drink enough liquids these days. Even if we're inside most of the time. <br /><br />Good plan to get someone else to do the outside cooking today! Have a nice 4th of July!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-90406007611629126612012-07-04T08:34:11.222-05:002012-07-04T08:34:11.222-05:00Sue - Oh, you are such a wise woman! I'm not ...Sue - Oh, you are such a wise woman! I'm not even going out in the garden at all today . . . and an afternoon siesta in my recliner in the living room (that's our room that stays the coolest) sounds juuuust right! You stay cool, too.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-35278287970187890982012-07-04T08:32:25.411-05:002012-07-04T08:32:25.411-05:00Sparkless - I think we all need to follow your goo...Sparkless - I think we all need to follow your good example and dump a bucket of water over our head frequently!<br /><br />I still have a titch of a headache this morning, but I'm sure not going to work outside today. I'll just stay inside near that bucket of water!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-14863768413903965812012-07-04T08:30:22.297-05:002012-07-04T08:30:22.297-05:00Lisa - Logy? It's one of my favorite words! ...Lisa - Logy? It's one of my favorite words! Pronounced LOH-gee. ("G" sound as in "log.") It means lacking physical or mental energy or vitality; lethargic. You can even have loginess! Kinda of what we all feel when the temp goes over 90!<br /><br />Ha! The Hay Moon! I'll be eager to read about it.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-3388349421868375012012-07-04T08:24:45.546-05:002012-07-04T08:24:45.546-05:00Nancy - I'm sure you have it much hotter than ...Nancy - I'm sure you have it much hotter than we do. How do you survive??Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-74866505052787999552012-07-04T08:24:12.622-05:002012-07-04T08:24:12.622-05:00CR - The last fat quarter I picked up was mine. ;...CR - The last fat quarter I picked up was mine. ;o}Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-11315277304549783862012-07-04T08:12:39.498-05:002012-07-04T08:12:39.498-05:00You ought to take breaks not only for drinking wat...You ought to take breaks not only for drinking water but also to throw a cool towel around your neck. And with as much as you did in the heat you have certainly earned a day in the quilt studio.<br /><br />I say this as I prepare to head outside myself!Jenyfer Matthewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769550148821002722noreply@blogger.com