The Great American Eclipse was truly the most awesome event we've ever experienced. We followed it with The Weather Channel as Stephanie Abrams shared her emotions in Madras, Oregon and on to Jackson Hole, Wyoming and as it approached Jim Cantore in Carbondale, Illinois we could see the eclipse beginning here. Cliff brought home two pair of NASA and AAS approved viewing glasses from his fire station after a NASA briefing at the Emergency Operations Center. We viewed the changes off and on until about ten minutes before totality when we sat outside with our viewing glasses. As darkness approached birds hushed and flocked to the trees in a hurry. The temperature dropped six degrees. Our totality lasted two minutes and twenty-eight seconds. Cliff said it was the best experience ever. It's an event we'll never forget.
Two cool weather fronts came through since the weekend bringing drier air and relief from the heat. This morning's temperature was 53 when I got up at 6. I got to walk Konehete Park before going to yoga at the gym. Gardens are winding down. Always a welcomed sight as I get tired of fussing and watering by this point. I've pulled up tomato plants and whatever else looked like it was suffering. Most areas need weed whacking again. Monday I tackled the back tall weeds near the garden. Most mornings forest leaves are dripping from the early mountain fog. Grass and weeds don't dry well until afternoon. I went through both batteries before quitting late morning so my arms and clothes were covered with wet grass shards but it felt good to get that under control. And............ I got to use my new outside shower for the first time. There is still work to be done. Ricky will pressure clean the platform for me t...
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