Friday, February 24, 2012

Wind Advisory Today


Mr. Scarecrow gave it up early today, when he broke loose from his perch.

First wildflowers for 2012
After a couple of weeks of beautiful weather, today, I am facing outside project day with a wind advisory.The howling winds woke me this morning about 4am.

Here is what the weather alert has said, "winds...20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Loose objects will be blown around and driving may become difficult".

Granny Smith

My worries are the early blooms on the fruit trees will be blown away. It could mean no fruit for this year, or at the very least, a reduced crop of fruit. And the moisture in the soil will be zapped up by the winds.

Bluebonnet Plant
Yesterday, I saw small beginnings of our State Flower, the Bluebonnet. In a few weeks, my pasture will be a sea of blue, with other wildflowers sprinkled in between.

I guess I will fight the winds today and work outside until noon.


The afternoon will be spent in my sewing nook. I have the new skirt for the laundry room to finish.

Meggie Mac

8 comments:

  1. Poor scarecrow...reminded me of the wizard of oz!

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    1. I think you are right....I had to convince my daughter that I did not pose him for the photo. The wind actually broke him off the stake and that is exactly how he landed. He looks likes he is smiling!

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  2. It sounds as though you will still be making the most of the day. I hope your fruit blossom fares better than poor scarecrow. Enjoy your sewing.

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    1. Hi Elaine...Looking at my Scottish clock by my computer, it must be about 2am for you. I stayed outside all day in the wind and weather. Maybe a quick shower, dinner, and then a little sewing. I will know more tomorrow how the apple trees made out. I hope you had a good day too. My tomatoes have sprouted and are now under a light in the greenhouse. Photos later...

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  3. The blue bonnet foliage looks really pretty, I dont think I have ever seen that plant.Will you post a photo when its in flower please!

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    1. Hi Anne....Yes, I will post picture of the bluebonnets as soon as they start blooming. I think the botanical name is Lupinus Texensis (Lupine species). The entire pasture will be covered with the flowers.

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  4. Oh poor scarecrow! Hope you stayed safe in the wind.
    Yes,the little dish is English 'Burslem' china.I love chintz and have quite a large collection now.
    Have a happy weekend. :0)

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    1. It caught my eye when I saw it. Thanks for the name of the china. I can now "Google" it and learn more.

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