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Good Afternoon Peeps hot as Hades in OZ. We have triple digits. 😎✨

I am going too enjoy this ride just have to do outside things early. ✨

Keep it cool today.

Trivia of Jean Harlow (3 March 1911 – 7 June 1937)

*Jean Harlow was famous for her “platinum blonde” hair—in fact, it was her stardom that helped first coin the shiny term. When he was promoting Harlow in one of his films, director Howard Hughes publicized her hair color as new-fangled “platinum,” quickly turning Harlow into the original Blonde Bombshell.

*Everyone on the MGM lot called her “The Baby” with the exception of Clark Gable. A very close friend, he always called her “Sis”.Had appeared with Clark Gable in six films: The Secret 6 (1931), Red Dust (1932), Hold Your Man (1933), China Seas (1935), Wife vs. Secretary (1936), and Saratoga (1937).
*Had two famous superstitions: She always wore a lucky ankle chain on her left leg, which is visible in some films if you look closely, and had a lucky mirror in her dressing room. She would not leave the room without first looking in it.
*According to Fay Wray, Jean Harlow was actually the first choice to play King Kong’s damsel in distress, Ann Darrow.
*Following the end of her third marriage she met actor William Powell (he also first husband of Carole Lombard). They were engaged for two years (due to minor differences and Jean’s belief that MGM would not approve), but she became sick and died before they could marry.
*Was the idol of Marilyn Monroe, who backed out of a biographical picture on her life. After reading the script, Monroe reportedly told her agent, “I hope they don’t do that to me after I’m gone.” Both Harlow and Monroe co-starred in their last films with Clark Gable, Harlow in Saratoga (1937) and Monroe in The Misfits (1961).
*One of the last photos taken of her showed her carrying a copy of “Gone with the Wind”. She was determined to read it, but as her illness progressed she couldn’t get past more than the first few pages. When she was admitted to the hospital, she reminded one of her nurses to pack it. The nurse, realize how serious Harlow’s illness was, remarked, “She’ll never finish it.” Harlow died later that week.

@taci

As a New Englander and now a somewhat Floridian, hurricanes can do much damage even as a Category 1. Here are more suggestions. My number one priority is the kitchen. I actually clean the freezer and when restoring, put things that I may use towards the front, especially when you think you may lose electricity. I also clean the frig section. When done I run to the market or wherever I can find ice and store in the freezer just in case. I also make sure I have ice packs frozen as well. In New England I do not fill the tub since we use bottled water. I also check the yard and our deck for things that can fly away. Yes, even a category 1 can do harm. Flying chairs, flower pots, tables are removed and put in a safe area or in the house. I also check areas indoors for potential damage if the rain is fierce with wind. Have pans and plastic bins ready just in case. I should have listened to my mind in Florida. Never thought I would have a skylight in our den and no roof whatsoever on the lanai.

On the Cape, I did container gardening on our deck. I planted tomatoes, summer squash, string beans, peas, flowers etc..I had flowers until the hard frost. The veggies stayed until the middle of November or when the real days of chill and frost began. It was tons of fun running from our dining room through our sliding glass door to pick the fruits of my labor. I found container gardening was easier than planting directly into the soil. For one thing we had fewer weeds and when we saw one it was easier to pull from a container rather than doing this in the soil. And yes, we did have those awful horned creatures on our tomato plants when I grew them in the soil. I was told to leave them alone because the plant itself would take care of the problem even if they died earlier than expected. I never had that problem the following year and never had the problem to begin with using a container.

Now I think I will try to get some shut eye. Busy day coming up. I did stop at Costco to purchase a few items and then went to the food court for the hotdog and soda, and a salad for me. Bought pizza for the head nurse. Speaking of Costco, you do not need to be a member to use the Food Court or their prescription drug area. I do not know if this also follows through for hearing and eye tests. Have a great day and even though you may get the tail end of this storm, it is always a good idea to be prepared just in case.

Oodie, Thanks for the tips. I know you are experienced with these types of storms. We have lots of flashlights, batteries and so forth. As for the roofs, well those are tile. Hubs did lots of roof repairs and replaced tiles after the last big rain so hopefully it will hold out. It is possible they could blow off in very high winds, although that has not happened in the past. Rain may start tomorrow but it’s forecast for Sunday and Monday. Thank you!

@taci

Hi and thanks for your post. You beat me. I just hope and pray that your roof is now is good shape and that your home is as well. If you are in an area that will be hit, have p[lenty of flashlights just in case. A radio that works off batteries is a good thing to have. Please stay safe and when you can, update to let us know you are AOK

Kittengirl, Best wishes for a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Hope you are doing as best possible. Post a note if you get a chance.

Sheba, 💕 Luv you back! The trails were quite challenging but that makes me happy. It makes my husband miserable…haha but i tell him it’s the best hour of his day. I did my hike and then later went with hubs on an easier hike ( same area), He flew his drone after. Reporting that this is my first year with a tomato yield. I only found one horn worm and no other pests. The little tomatoes are fragrant. I could smell those and my Basil all day long.

Hope you had a great day. 3 digit temps are hot. Fall is almost here. Or as we say, almost time for Choco nuvo to start selling again. Haven’t quite decided on a mattress set or anything yet. Costco and Macy’s are my go-to though so will let you know.

Hurricane Hilary is headed our way as an expected tropical storm or cat1. We are expecting some heavy rain and winds but we shall see what happens. The rain may start tomorrow but the most is Sunday and Monday.