Yesterday was another scorcher. The high got to 33C (humidex 40C) down the valley with a local report of 38C (humidex 44C). This morning it is cloudy (smokey) and 19C. Today is supposed to be a mix of sun and clouds with a high of 30C (humidex 37C).
Lifestyle
Daughter-in-law was over yesterday morning to visit. She was tired as she had to deal with grandson's sugar high during the night. It was an extremely scary situation. We talked about it and she felt better.
One of our discussion was to get ready for evacuation due to the dryness in our province. A fire could start anytime, anywhere. We both made simple plans to be ready for that just in case moment. She left with me going over for dinner that night.
I picked cucumbers and did a delivery to our neighbour's and my friend. I visited with my friend for a bit as she needed a rest. She will be ready to move on Friday afternoon.
As I ate lunch I read that a fire was reported 13 km from my house. It was reported early (very small) and the local fire department put it out quickly. I also read that a person told officials he was going to walk in the woods and upon his return, he was given a $25,000 + tax fine. He said he isn't paying it. Will he pay or will he have some jail time? We wait and see.
I spent the afternoon looking for some receipts. I found a few I needed to put into my "to go" bag. I am still not done as I am sorting through 5 to 6 years of receipts. I will get it done. I stopped when daughter-in-law brought over dinner as her house was too hot for comfort and made it at my house. She was exhausted from the lack of sleep so we talked for a bit and then she headed home to get some sleep.
I checked the news after she left and there was a fire in a business area near Halifax. Businesses were evacuated and the off ramps closed. I know where the fire is as we shop in that area. Our worst nightmare has happened. This fire is about 50 miles from us.
Though out of control, it is being fought using water bombers, helicopters, firemen, and trained fire fighters. Other than businesses being evacuated and some roads closed, no one in the residential areas have been evacuated.
Sewing
None done yesterday as I sorted through paper work getting files into my to go bag.
Knitting
I did knit on the socks and got the gusset done on sock #2.
Thoughts
The two wild fires yesterday made me have a small panic attack. It brought back memories of the huge fire in the Ashcroft area in 2017 and the wild fires in Nova Scotia last year. What helped me was repeating over and over again "We have very little wind". The scorching heat makes it hard on everyone who is fighting the fire and I truly appreciate the effort they put into doing the job. Even though we are far enough away from the fire, it is still scary.
We are still under a heat warning which is supposed to end today. Yesterday was the hottest temperatures in many years with a lot of areas breaking old records. If the smoke from the Halifax area drifts our way, we could go under a special air quality warning later today. We should have showers tomorrow night if we are lucky. We really need the moisture.
I have been booked to have the rest of my upstairs painted in late October. I am excited and am going to get a quote to have the doors and trim painted also. I am looking forward to doing more in the house next year.
Today
I have to go over to family's and get a quote for the painting. Once home, I want to sort through more paper work, and sew on the next runner. I want to knit tonight. I have watered the vegetable pots and will need to do it a couple more times today.
Until the next time..................................................................
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