Re: Springing

BeH <[email protected]> wrote in
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> On 09.06.2023 14.58, Merlyne wrote:
>> BeH <[email protected]> wrote in
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>>> On 05.06.2023 00.58, Merlyne wrote:
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>>>>> On 02.06.2023 13.19, Merlyne wrote:
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>>>>>>> On 31.05.2023 15.41, Merlyne wrote:
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>>>>>>>>> On 26.05.2023 17.44, Merlyne wrote:
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>>>>>>>>>>> On 24.05.2023 13.06, Merlyne wrote:
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>>>>>>>>>>>>> On 21.05.2023 14.11, Merlyne wrote:
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>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On 18.05.2023 14.00, Merlyne wrote:
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>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On 17.05.2023 13.05, Merlyne wrote:
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>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On 13.05.2023 13.13, Merlyne wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> BeH <[email protected]> wrote in
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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...
> 
Oh ..one of those...

>> 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.

You're good after 5 days.

> 
>>>> 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?
>