Unfortunately the temperature is in the low 90's right now. We're having temperatures these days that just ten years ago were rare experiences in July and August, let alone in May.

Above is a photo of Blondie. She is certainly feeling better than she was a few weeks ago when we thought the worst.

The sheep do have access to some shelter such as this burn pile. Their white wool has changed color to an attractive gray as a result of all the ash on the ground.

Valerie and I are in the process of designing a portable shade for them consisting of cattle panels. We thought we would have plenty of time to build them, BUT!

It's been just over five weeks now since I broke my right foot. This afternoon it will be x-rayed and checked by the hospital podiatrist. Hopefully the news will be positive, but unfortunately the foot does presently hurt where the break occurred. I definitely am sick and tired of being immobile and certainly don't want to stay this way for another month. There is just so much to do outside.

The photo on the right is of a Lady Slipper, one of four around the house. Twenty years ago I would count over two dozen of them in the same area. It is such an attractive flower and we are actually fortunate to have an environment here in which they are able to grow, since it's quite a rare flower.