summer sunbathing

What is it with these siberians? Today, of all days, they insist on going out about every 2 hours to sunbathe. It's HOT outside! When Aimee was alive, she would lay out there for hours (if I let her) and sunbathe. Most days I wouldn't allow her to do that, I would literally have to drag her in.
Now the youngster, Mona, has decided she must take up the habit. And of course, when 1 goes out, the rest follow. But, after about 15-20 minutes they've had enough, only to start the cycle over in about 2 hours.
We've started the graveyard shift at the kennel. Kids go out to play early morning, and are inside by 8:30 in the morning. Then they get a couple of "potty" breaks (5 min. or less) throughout the day, and their last playtime is usually after 10 at night. Still hot, but, at least dark. Now, when time comes for baths, I'll usually have them out around 3 or 4 a.m. while I bathe a few and blow them out. Thankfully, the neighbors don't hear the dryer--I've asked!

Then I have to find a somewhat cooler time to do the yardwork. Not easy to do, so I've ordered some of those chilling wraps. They should be here in about a week, and hopefully, they will help. Can't wait to check them out. I'll have one around my head, and around my neck.

On another matter, I had noticed with my riding mower, steering was getting difficult, to the point of having blisters while mowing. I discussed the matter with a friend of mine, and he mentioned that I probably needed to do some greasing, which I had never done. I got a lesson in greasing a riding mower, and probably saved a bunch of money on having it serviced. I like the fact that I can do some "manly" maintenance on certain items. My mother, God rest her soul, was very dependent on men. If something simple broke, she called for service, or myself to have it fixed. I loved my mother very much, but, what I didn't love about her was her lack of independence.

Well, until next time--stay cool.