It's nearly unbelievable how much we put out for garbage collection tonight. Most of it was cat related, as we got rid of old and battered cat trees, scratching posts, stairs, etc. We brought a lot of unused food to Erie Wildlife, just up the road, but there was still a huge amount of other things to fit into large green bags. We usually put out two bags each week, so the collectors will be unpleasantly surprised when they pass our house tomorrow morning.
I'm happy to say that just as August came to an end, so did our interminable heat wave, with its high humidity. Tonight the sky is very clear, it is cool, and the humidity has vanished. Thanks to a strong push of northern air, we were spared any effects from Ida, which recently devastated New Orleans, and even New York. Below is an image I took from a weather map last Saturday, just before it hit New Orleans. That is one very scary picture.
In August we had 18 days with temps at 30 C or above, 4 that reached 29 C, and a few others at 28. While that is not especially hot for this area, that's only half the story, as the humidity levels were so high. August ended up being hotter and more humid than July, which is unusual. So far, September looks great. In fact, yard work has recommenced, and the next major weeding event is currently underway.
Now for a brief look at a landscape print from the DIA. I have been having daily flashbacks to our camp on Lake Penage, west of Sudbury. From the age of 8 or 9, I spent all my summers there, including several after Deb and I had moved to Windsor, gone through university, and got teaching jobs. So, swimming in a clear, cool lake was not only part of my childhood, but continued well into adulthood. This was also the location of some of my best and most memorable astronomy nights, despite bugs, wandering bears, skunks, and other various unwelcome night visitors. Anyway, this image of people swimming caught my eye, and I wish I was one of them today.
Detail of right side.
Detail of left side.
We are currently watching a 3 1/4 hour documentary on Marcello Mastroianni, an autobiographical film starring Marcello, as he relates anecdotes and pearls of wisdom gleaned from a lifetime of movie making. Loaded with film clips and interviews in various natural and indoor settings, so far it is a really enjoyable diversion. Called I Remember, in one scene he talks about paradise, and how we long for the happy days of our youth. This certainly fits with my Lake Penage mood these days. But then he goes on to say that lost paradise is not the only paradise, that there are future ones still awaiting, especially if you are a traveller. A nice thought, especially if someday we can actually travel safely again.
And last (and probably least) here is a photo of Mr. Piano guy in action. A shout out to Randy for stopping by to listen to the program, and for the photo.
Mapman Mike
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