Thursday, October 28, 2010

Warm and NO wind

I almost hate to post this regarding weather. It is just beautiful here in Phoenix but October is a great month in the valley! Mark said how awful it has been back in Iowa...windy, REALLY windy and very cool. I talked to Megan tonight and she said it was 45 degrees in Peoria. Yikes. It was 85 here and not even a whiff of a breeze. I will now quit talking about the weather before I lose midwest friends.

I hiked my mountain yesterday once again. I took the route "backwards" this time and it took me 25 minutes longer! I was rather surprised at that but uphill going the different route was very rocky so guess it slowed me down big time. I never have to stop to rest the original way but stopped several times on this route to catch my breath. The scenery even looked different going the different route so that was a pleasant change.

Tomorrow I need to think about sowing the winter rye grass. I have never done that before but have watched my son-in-law do it and it does not look like fun. Mow it down to a stub or nothing...sow the seed...fertilize...cover in smelly mulch/(poop) and water, water, water. If I have half the lawn he established I will feel successful!

Sister Sharon from Florida is coming to AZ next week. Her children, grandchildren and I are very excited about that. Should be a great time! After AZ she will fly to Albuquerque to see Erik, Kadin, Gracie and new son Jeffrey. I should have some pics to post after that visit.

Well, hope everyone has a fantastic week-end and GO HAWKS!!!!