Monday July 1, 2024

Posted on 1 July 2024 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

Sunny and breezy today with highs in the upper 70’s and humidity levels in the %30 range. A nice day.

Went to the gym this morning. Came home and watered all the pots and plants in the grounds and did some weeding in the bed along the porch. We’ve had several light showers over the last couple of days but not enough to water the plants with the winds blowing drying things out.

After lunch I had a Friends of the Library meeting. Afterward, ran a couple of errands in town before heading back home.

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Saturday June 29, 2024

Posted on 29 June 2024 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

Warm and sunny today with highs in the low to mid 80’s and a light breeze. We had a quick heavy downpour early this morning around 1 am that woke me up. Just and couple of tenths of an inch but added a little more moisture to the ground. Over the last few days we’ve had at least a little over  half an inch which is better than nothing. James had to skip mowing this week because it has been so dry.

A busy day at the store. Between cooler temperatures than down the mountain and a couple of events going on in town it was steady pretty much all day.  Did well over the $100.00 mark. Yesterday we did well over $200.00 so a good weekend to finish out the month.

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Wednesday June 28, 2024

Posted on 26 June 2024 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

Sunny and 68 degrees when I left for Winston early this morning for my 10:00 am eye doctor appointment. Routine checkup and all looked well.

I was hot down the mountain. After my appointment I met Nancy and Betsy for lunch at Carriage House. Temperatures were in the upper 90’s and I am sure in some places it was well over 100. It is very dry down there as well.

Back up here temperatures are in the mid to upper 80’s with less than %50 humidity and a slight breeze. We are moderately dry up here but most of the state is in need of rain.  I watered everything real good Sunday so will water again tomorrow unless we get some rain.

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Monday June 24, 2024

Posted on 24 June 2024 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

Sunny and breezy today with highs in the upper 70’s. Winds are gusting in the 10 to 15 mph range.

Did not go to the gym this morning. Instead I started about 9:30 on scrubbing down the deck. Where the water sits on the boards was turning then a little black looking as well as the usual dirt and grime.

I had one small problem to solve and that was getting water/hose up to the deck. There are no stairs attached. I have a hose and a connection under the deck but had no way to get it up to the deck even standing on a ladder which I did not want to try.

Last week I went to Lowe’s and bought one of those lightweight nylon 50 foot hoses. Problem solved. Dropped the end down to the ground and attached it to a long hose connector I had. When we had the garden I used it to attach to the hose reel so I could pull it out closer to the garden.

Only took me about two hours or so. Looks like new again.

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Wednesday June 19, 2024

Posted on 19 June 2024 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

Mostly sunny and breezy with highs in the upper 70’s to low 80’s

An off and on busy day at the store. We did make over $100.00 due to a couple of big sales to put us over the top. Mostly out of town folks today.

We had a major thunderstorm Monday night that dropped over 2″ of rain in about an hour. Yesterday morning and again this morning we having minor earthquakes in various parts of the county. I heard at least one that was near my house yesterday.

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Monday June 17, 2024

Posted on 17 June 2024 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

Partly sunny and warm today with highs in the mid to upper 70’s.

I went to the gym, ran a couple of errands in town, then home. I spent and hour or so weeding and watering, swept off the front porch, and did a few other odds and ends outside.

Before I went out to water I checked the weather. No forecast of rain or anything on the radar. Came in, showered and fixed my lunch. We just finished having one of those pop up storms. Winds blowing and pouring rain. Got a little less than half an inch. Now the sun is back out. So, plants are now very watered.

Need to change the sheets and do some odds and ends in the kitchen this afternoon.

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Saturday June 15, 2024

Posted on 15 June 2024 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

Mostly sunny and breezy today with highs in the upper 70’s and lowish humidity.

We  had a strange day at the store. A few customers this morning and through mid afternoon. Then late afternoon, about an hour before closing, we were slammed with customers until closing time. Not sure where everyone was during the day but they were not uptown. Most all the customers were from out of town for the weekend or the day. Talked to several people from Winston. We almost made 100.00 mostly in that one hour.

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Wednesday June 12, 2024

Posted on 12 June 2024 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

Warm and sunny today with highs in the mid to upper 70’s and not as breezy.

A moderately busy day at the store. Did not make the $100.00 goal but still a good day. We worked on a new table display for the upcoming Olympics and stocked shelves in between customers.

Donna invited myself and Debra over for dinner. I get food and a chance to play with the dogs.

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Monday June 10, 2024

Posted on 10 June 2024 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

Mostly sunny today and breezy with highs in the upper 60’s. We may make the low 70’s.

I went to the gym then came home and headed outside. A great day for working in the yard. I dug weeds and trimmed up the two bushes out by the road. Although we had around two tenths of an inch of rain yesterday evening I watered all the ground plants and the pots on the steps. The wind dries the ground out so fast they still need a good drink. I did a few other odds and ends before calling it a day.

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Saturday June 8, 2024

Posted on 8 June 2024 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

Sunny and breezy with highs in the upper 70’s. We’ve had a nice spell of dry weather and comfortable temperatures.

Lots of events in town for the weekend bringing a lot of business to the store. The biggest event was the fiber festival at the fair grounds. Brings in a lot of vendors and folks teaching related skills. Attendees come to the town first and then go out or vice versa but either was we had a good couple of days. Almost broke $200.00 three days running.

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