The Rain in Texas

It's raining again today. We have had lovely soft rain on and off each day for about two weeks.  I have enjoyed it as only a retired person can.  My plants are looking beautiful, and I don't have to fill my bird bath each day.  The Doves are enjoying it. 

I won't discuss what the rain did in the Hill Country and the resulting loss of life.  It is too horrible to think about. My son took his family on vacation to Galveston over the 4th, but he had looked for an Airbnb in the general flood area and couldn't find one that fit his needs.  So grateful. It is a warning, though, that we have organizations in place to protect the public for a reason, even if they don't seem to serve a purpose every day. Had the Weather Station been fully staffed, word would still not have reached most of the people in danger because it was the middle of the night, but it might have reached a few. So, so sad.  

On to happier subjects. Bonnie Rae is still scared all the time. Since we don't know anything about her previous life, being scared is just something we will have to work through. We have just about finalized the feeding and outside schedules. She goes to her first vet visit this week, finally. I guess the 4th made everybody's schedules crazy, and I couldn't get an appointment without a long wait.   

Sad news for J&M. They took their older rescue cat in for a teeth cleaning, and she died under sedation. Since Buddy had so much trouble with his teeth, J&M were being extra cautious with their pets. She had been in for her shots and check-up not long ago, so it was a shock, but we know this can happen. 

I thought I won a trip for my daughter last week. An announcement on the website said a person with a very similar name had won.  I kept waiting for a confirmation email, but it never came. Darn. I was so excited. 

J wants me to make some more tie-dye bandanas for her so she can use them to make curtains for their new/old camper. Glad to use up the rest of my supplies so I can have more room in my extra closet. You can expect to see bandana photos in the near future. However, I confess that my left thumb joint has become so painful that tying the bandanas up with multiple little rubber bands before dying has become very difficult. It may be my last tie-dying project.  

In the meantime, I've finished another scarf and started on the next one.  You'll notice I'm using very short needles. These are the needles I bought for the artist Grand Girl, who wanted to be able to knit with Nana. It was too hard for her at the time, but the needles work great if you are sitting in your recliner watching TV. LOL. 

More later ...