Ready For Rain and Lighter Winds
Greetings from the island everyone. I hope that everyone is doing well, and getting acclimated to these rising pre-Summer temps that we have been having.
I certainly know that every late Spring and into Summer, the temps are gonna rise and the four month cycle of hellish south Texas heat is gonna be with us. . . and every year those temps seem to be getting hotter. Without researching it, I’m certain the temperatures might only rise a negligible amount, if any at all, so I‘ve gotta think that it’s my rising age that simply cannot handle the heat as well as my younger years. I’m telling you right now, from June-October, during the heat of the day, my rotund (notably plump) body is finding shade and a Yeti mug, full to the brim, of cold sweet iced tea! Would it be more bearable for me if a few pounds were shed?. . probably, but I’m in a current state of denial about that.
The one blessing that I have out here with the heat lately, is that the three week sustained SE 20-30 mph winds are making it a tad more bearable than calm winds would. I honestly cannot recall the south and southeast winds blowing this hard for this extended amount of time. It makes for a very rough bay, and tons of sand blowing across the island from the beach side. Some good friends have a little place near the dunes, and the loose flour-like sand is basically trying to accumulate and cover their place up! Hang in there, Dune Dog Key group, the winds will eventually subside and hopefully some very much needed rain will arrive and pack everything down.
Speaking of rain, or lack thereof, it’s beginning to get dire out here. For only the third time in my 16+ years full time island residing, I’m having to run a hose and slowly pump well water into my rain tanks, in order to maintain a fresh water supply inside the cabin. And I know it’s only a matter of time, if the drought continues, that the underground fresh water table, which is kept high by rainfall, will also begin dropping to a critical level. Just have to keep the faith that the heavens will eventually open up and the rains will fall. I will graciously wait, and will certainly be thankful to Him for providing. Thank you, Bruce, for the reminder.
Without rain, I’m having to keep my tomato plants watered every few days in an effort to keep them healthy and growing. I got a square bale of hay last week from Stanley at Melstans, and I am using it to mulch around all of my plants to help keep the moisture in the soil. . .whatever it takes during this very dry period. For the most part the tomato plants are doing well, and I’m looking forward to delicious sandwiches and large fried green tomatoes in a few months.
Well that’s it from the island for now. Everyone take care, have a great day, stay cool and please say a little prayer for rain in our area.
