The first image is an accurate assessment of my predicament. Trying to time my mowing between rain events is a fun challenge. As for the second one, I don’t water my lawn, but it made me laugh.

In between sunsets and beach walks, I have been working on my (seemingly) endless list of house and yard projects. Sadly, one thing I’ll never be able to cross off my list is mowing.

There is a downside to having the largest yard in the neighborhood, I have a lot more to mow! Ah, summertime in Florida…

To the tune of Rawhide:

“Mowing, mowing, mowing,

The grass just keeps on growing,

Keep those mowers mowing,

Too high!”

After a few dry months, our rainy season started a couple weeks ago. Which means everything is greening up nicely (and that I have to mow, sigh).

As a former desert rat, I appreciate a good thunderstorm and the precipitation it brings. However, I think a more appropriate name for this time of year would be Mosquito Season. Tried to explore a new nature preserve the other morning but was instantly swarmed by the hungry girls.

A can of bug spray now resides in the back of my car, joining the ever-present sunscreen, hat, and extra pair of flip flops (never know when you’re gonna have a blowout).

I’m curious about the owner of this truck. Though I suppose one should have a crown when sitting on the throne…

This bumper sticker gave me a giggle last week, though I didn’t get the reference (thank goodness for the internet). I have since learned that it is a quote from Mushu, the scrawny dragon in Disney’s Mulan.

I haven’t watched the whole movie but apparently the little fire breather was prone to dramatic responses to the tiniest of perceived slights. When you bring livestock into the mix, that’s a serious amount of dishonor…

Spotted this sign while on my way to the nursery the other day. Had to turn around and snap a photo. Thankfully, I’ve recently replaced my front brakes so stopping wasn’t an issue.

Tip of the hat to the owner’s for their sense of humor.

Note: It wasn’t until I downloaded the photo that I realized there’s also a pub next door. Bet that makes waiting for your car repair a bit less boring…

For the past couple months, I’ve been scouring Facebook Marketplace to find some things for my house. After all, why pay full price for something new when a lightly used item will work just as well?

There’s an awful lot of stuff listed each day so I’ve become pretty good at skimming through quickly. This post made me do a double take this morning:

It’s a bit out of my price range but man, what a good looking piece of mulch! In case you were wondering, yes, it is still available. Let me know if you want the contact info…

Instead of trying to inhale salt water, I’m thinking I’ll just absorb the cool sea breeze (and pass on the asphyxiation and pulmonary edema).

I presume this is why they have their guests pay in advance…

Eastern Cottontail, Sawgrass Lake Park, St. Petersburg, Florida August 2020

This adorable young bunny reminded me of this joke (best if said aloud):

How do you catch an unusual rabbit?

Unique up on it!

Cracks me up every time! Admit it, after you groaned, it made you smile.

*In my former career as a bartender I acquired a slew of PG-rated jokes to use as ice breakers. The cornier, the better, trust me.*

Gulfport, Florida August 2020

Edited the sign for accuracy (couldn’t resist):