Well Amigos, The Red Man has had a sequestration problemo which is Spanish for problem. Yes, the old woman Slow has been in a funk and unable to work for me ever since Nadal lost in the first round of Wimbledon, and unfortunately, our budget cuts made it impossible to hire another Peep to replace her. So we just had to wait her out until she finally came back to work today. Worthless.
We’ve been back in Texas for two weeks, and the first week I thought I was in HELL because the HEAT was killing me. How hot was it, Red Man? It was so HOT we could’ve fried an egg on the brick sidewalk in the front yard if we’d had an egg. Farmer Dave who supplies us with fresh eggs said it was so HOT his hens weren’t laying any. Shit house mouse.
Paw Licker Annie finds a dry spot in the front yard
I hope Pretty doesn’t see the water bill for Worsham Street this month. Slow went out to water the lawn this morning but then got so overcome by the Del Potro and Djokovic semi-final at Wimbledon, she didn’t turn it off until it was over. BTW, this semi was the longest in Wimbledon’s recorded history – over four hours. Get the picture?
Juan Martin Del Potro at the end of the fourth set tiebreaker
which he won to take it to the fifth set
Novak Djokovic keeps his cool in the fifth set
In the end, Djoko kept his Mojo and saved himself with some unbelievable shotmaking. Even The Red Man had to give him Paw Snaps and Twirls today for his play on the grass courts.
Meanwhile, back in the ‘Hood, a flurry of activity across the street from our casa was going on. One of the Little Women of Worsham Street was on vacation from her regular job but working like a Tasmanian Devil on her front porch.
Keep up the good work – looking great!
Fourth of July across the Street
Old Glory flies at our casa
The Lone Star Flag of Texas
The Red Man’s personal Red crape myrtle
The vacant lot across the street – possibly haunted
Worsham Street in the summertime
Sigh. Get me outta here Percy – I’ve got to catch up with the Murray/Janowicz semi to see who’ll play Djokovic…not to mention I need my rest before the unlikely final for the women tomorrow. Lisicki. Bartoli. Sweet Jesus. What were the odds? Have a great weekend, Sports Fans!
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Thanks mucho double M – nothing like a bizarre Wimbledon. Great matches, though!
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MOL..Red Man you’ve got me laughing again. I love your humor. Happy weekend 😀
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Thanks so much for hanging with us angelswhisper! We aim to give you a chuckle or two. 🙂 Happy weekend!
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Look at it this way, Slow won’t have to concentrate on the lawn for a few days at least! Old Lady Nana would chew Ma’s head off if she left the water on for so long, so she’s feeling for Slow. Too hot to lay eggs??? Who knew? And I thought Ma knew all, apparently not. We both are enjoying your return to blogging. Little patriotic Worsham Street looks just as a small town should on the 4th. Ma is feeling puffed up and proud and just a little jealous of that crape myrtle. 😀
Stay cool Red Man. We’re heading out back soon so I can play under the hose (just so long as sneaky Ma leaves the dog shampoo in the house!!!).
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Aha beware the dog shampoo, Miss Poppy! Slow gave Paw Licker Annie a bath yesterday and thought she was going to give The Red Man one, too, but I cleverly slipped out of my collar and ran off!! Hahaha. The old girl was foiled again. 🙂
Please tell your Ma the old woman Slow just LOVES the crape myrtle this year. Your Ma would like to paint these, I bet.
Enjoy your weekend, Poppy Seed, and The Red Man sends you Paw Snaps and Twirls!!
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I would like to paint those patriotic photos of Worsham Street? May I have your permission to make the attempt. Not sure how well I would do, but I love all the colors and cheer.
I just compared our temperatures to yours. You win at 94 F to our 91 F, but we beat you with humidity – 60% to 43% It’s hot no matter how you look at it! Stay cool!
Ann
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I would be thrilled for you to paint the patriotic photos of Worsham Street!! Should I send them to you in an email or is this enough? Can’t believe you won humidity battle – we always fight the humidity around Houston…:)
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Oh I think the Atlantic Ocean is muscling in!
Let me see how I do with the photos as is. If I have a problem, I’ll ask for you to email. This isn’t my usual subject matter, so I’ll enjoy stretching my wings.
Thank you! 😀
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Perfect – I’m so glad you’re going to paint Worsham Street!!! Go for it – I have confidence in you!
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Wow, the good ole’ summer time, the crape myrtle is a powerful statement in it self !! We all send our love……those on the country hill
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Back at ya Church Organist! Try to stay oool in this heat!! Hugs and kisses to all on the country hill…:)
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Stay cool, Red! We’re in winter over here in Aus, but I’m enjoying the tropics while the rest of country freezes.
Have a wonderful 4th of July weekend and give all the peeps a big paw snap and spin for me 😀
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We’ll try Dianne! Australia is very confusing for me – I clearly didn’t pay enough attention in my geography class to the climate talks…having winter while we’re having summer…sounds good to me! Enjoy the tropics this weekend!
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My mommy has been worried about Slow for the past two weeks after that unfortunate Rafa exit, but I’ll bet that epic match yesterday lifted her spirits. My human daddy has decided to plant himself in front of the television for ALL the tennis lately. Mommy’s thinking about placing sharp objects on the chair for tomorrow’s men’s final! Your crepe myrtle is divine–that deep color is my mommy’s favorite–and Worsham Street is so festive for the Fourth! Lovely. 🙂
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Oh Miss Harper Lee it’s an ordeal when the Peeps get sucked in to the tennis tournaments. Ugh. What scares me is I’ve watched for so many years I’ve started to actually look forward to them myself. God forgive me. We like to think of you with your frisbee – the ultimate test of dexterity and strength. Have fun!!
And thanks for the kind words about Worsham on the Fourth and our very own crape myrtle! Thea are our best ever!! 🙂 Have a great weekend with your Mommy and Daddy!!
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“it was so HOT his hens weren’t laying any” – that’s too funny 🙂
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Thanks for the Paw Snap! 🙂
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Anytime 🙂
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