Good morning GH. It will be 3:00 AM by the time I hit the publish key. Actual, I just decided to edit, so this blog will be republished at 4:00 AM. The current temperature of 65 degrees is only temporary as we head for a high in the upper 80s today. No precipitation is expected until Monday and Tuesday, which means that watering is back on my list today. Oh well, I can do that after I walk with Sugar the Weather Dog later this AM.

On Saturday, Sugar and I walked Mary over to the local farmer's market at Chinook Pier. Like many towns and cities, we have a twice weekly market that seems to grow in scope with the ongoing growing/harvest season. Mary needed some tomatoes, as ours are nearing the end of their growing season. Sugar pulled her way towards other dogs both going and coming. Like I have said before, it's a dog's life.

I saw a comic in Saturday's newspaper that depicted a dog who was being urged on by his human on their daily walk. But his thought bubble indicated that he had to read and answer his messages before he could move along. If you've had or have dogs, you know what I mean.

Otherwise, Mary worked and I tried to remain inert to keep my headache at bay. I seem to be succeeding, but once these things begin, they just seem to hang on for a long time. We watched as the workmen came and removed the tree that fell. It took about 30 minutes and it was all gone. We also got in an afternoon walk, sans Sugar, and then some TV viewing when we got back.

Today, it looks like "Bone Zone" and reading are in my future as Mary works. That's after I get the watering done. Not much, but I need more down time.

In sports, the boys in blue managed to eke out a win in San Diego 3 - 2, behind stellar pitching by Jeff Samardzija and a hot bat swung by Darwin Barney. Unfortunately, they are 21 games back in their division. Statistically, they still have a chance at post-season play, assuming that the teams ahead of them lose every game from now until the end of the season. The Tigers and Max Scherzer held the Mets at bay, 3 - 0, which gave Scherzer his 19th win this season. That maintains their six game lead over the Tribe. My beloved Red Sox are still in a statistical tie for first with the Rays, having defeated the Dodgers 4 - 2. The Caps bounced the Lake County Cougars, 6 - 2. Sadly, their season is drawing to a close and they are a sub 500 team.

Congrats to Ellen and Joel on the graduation of their daughter. That's a milestone that all parents hope to see.

Looks like that's about it for yesterday and today. Ciao.