Re: Springing

On 09.06.2023 14.58, Merlyne wrote:
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>> On 05.06.2023 00.58, Merlyne wrote:
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>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The cherry tree is in full bloom. It has been for a
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> while but now it also has leaves. Shortly it will
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> make a frightful mess when all the flowers fall off.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Then you can rake them and get some fresh air and
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> exercise. 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I get fresh air by opening the door to outside.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> That hardly gives your triceps a good workout.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Actually the lock is pretty stiff...
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Still. Raking is better for you.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> But also tiresome... and time consuming... and ultimately
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> futile. 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> You lack motivation.
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> Just being practical. All the debris will get collected at
>>>>>>>>>>>> no extra cost next time I mow the lawn.
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Great! Now you have time to weed the garden and map the wires
>>>>>>>>>>> in the attic.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> OR alternative sit down in the sunny outside for a cup of
>>>>>>>>>> coffee and a smoke... possibly even with a book or somesuch.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> I usually do that *after* I've done some productive work.
>>>>>>>> I like my method better.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> And I have something more hydrating than coffee.
>>>>>>>> So do I in those instances where dehydration is likely to
>>>>>>>> happen. Like sitting directly in the sun or when it's very hot.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> It's hot here. 
>>>>>>> Best stay in and enjoy the A/C.
>>>>>> The energy bill will cry.
>>>>> Oh well. It's better than lying awake all night sweatin' to the 
>>>>> oldies...
>>>> The temperature is bound to go down during the night... Also you
>>>> could choose a different station. I find spoken words much easier to
>>>> fall asleep to.
>>>>
>>> It's hard to fall asleep when your body is hot.
>> Take a cold shower and think of baseball for a while. I've heard that
>> helps. 
>>
> Is that what you do?
I don't have a hot body. I fall asleep easily enough if I can get my
brane to shut up...

> Also, not that kind of hot.
> 
>>>>>> This is the time for outdoor exercise. The muscles will already be
>>>>>> nice an limber from the start... Just remember to drink lots of
>>>>>> water. 
>>>>>>
>>>>> I think 35C and humid is too hot for outdoor exercise.
>>>> It's perfect for sitting in the shade with a cold drink, though. You
>>>> could exercise that option.
>>>
>>> It's even too hot for that.
>> Then maybe you should hire someone to stand behind you with a giant
>> fan made from swan feathers and gently waft pre-cooled air in your
>> direction. 
>>
> You not busy. Wanna make a quick buck?
I already have all the deer I need, thank you. Also I probably shouldn't
travel while sick.

>>> Today it's nice --23C.
>> It's been nice and dry (wildfire warning dry) all week here.
>> Supposedly... 
>>
> 
> Same here. We were under an air quality advisory lately due to the 
> forest fires. 
> https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/air-quality-index-ottawa-worst-
> city-1.6868661
> 
> Also a cool interactive map:
> https://firesmoke.ca/forecasts/current/
> 
> Who knew we'd be wearing N95 masks outside?

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BeH - Spring is here...
      <boing-boing> look at it go!