More Rain Overnight

 But now it begins to trend hot and dry. Quite warm in a week or so, but lower humidity. Should be a little more "normal" for the time of year. 

NOT Out Of The Rainy Spell

 That's some kind of spell. Significant rain overnight again, 63 F this morning, and more rain is likely late tonight. And then maybe the rainy spell will be over. It is very soggy this morning but the cool temps feel good. The mosquitos are here with a vengeance and nothing but a repellant heavily laced with DEET will keep the suckers away. I've got bites all over me. Tropical diseases, anyone? I'm enjoying cold drinks with tonic water and grapefruit juice, spritzed with lime. A little dose of quinine each day might be helpful. Actually, that concoction is very refreshing. I use Ruby Red juice with no added sugar. 

Lubbock is rarely green. I have a meadow full of wild flowers near me. And the playa lakes near me are close to overflowing. I am on high ground and have no fear of flooding. 

Out Of The Rainy Spell

 It'll be good to dry out a bit. But it might not rain again for months. We'll be in good shape for a week or so and then I guess I'd better start watering again. The soil here is rather sandy and it drains quickly. The rain supercharged my garden area, what I like to call my jungle. So I have some more photos taken back there. 

I enjoy that space a lot. It's a lot of work, too. 

No Rain Overnight

 I think we are transitioning out of our odd monsoonal situation. It will be nice to have some time to dry out. 

Tuesday it might be dry enough for me to do more yard work. 

Storms Return

 We had another good thunderstorm overnight and a decent amount of rain, but the flooding gets a bit worse and the mosquitoes have finally arrived. Temps are on the cool side in the morning. I am putting more effort into controlling the jungle. I have to. 

I don't see anything wrong with having a bit of color now and then.