Lil0, I didn't know there were still fires out there either. Funny how the news givers pick and choose their stories. Also, I haven't paid as much attention to the weather out that way since my son's family is now on the east coast. Only their oldest son is still in Montana until the end of this month. Fires are so awful in so many different ways. I hope you can stay in and have decent air at least inside your home.
Robin, I always get smiles out of what a difference punctuation can make. My daughter, the English teacher, is known by her friends and family as the "grammar police." When I write to her I try to double check my message for mistakes. But we both get some laughs out of things we see posted online. Recently I was telling her about someone in a nearby town asking about getting financial help for medical care. Some person responded with, "You might be able to get indulgent care."
Kat, what kind of squash are you using? I grew up with only yellow crook-neck squash, and it's still the only kind I like. But I did get introduced to winter squash when I lived in Pennsylvania. It is available here but I don't think I've personally ever known anyone here to eat it. Zucchini is popular here, and I will eat it, but not my preference.
Poirot, your complaining about 80 being too warm is probably like me complaining that 70 is too cool. Haha! Reality may be that right now, for the next few weeks, weather could be the best it's going to get for both of us.
Robin, I came here and turned on my computer to tell you what I just saw in my yard: A TOAD!! I was so excited and of course all I could think of was you and the Beast. I never see toads anymore. Used to a long time ago. We've had a lot of dry weather in recent years. I suppose that makes a difference for toads.
