Reaching for rattlesnakes....

We're a little more cautious here at the Arboretum since Tuesday when Scorpion and Rattlesnake paid us a visit.

Watering at night now seems to require flashlight vision and very attentive listening.

Is that just the sound of water... or something moving? Is that the hose? Is that just a shadow behind the hose? Is the shadow moving? It's... weatherstripping? How did that get out there?

I can just hear my Mom saying, "Now you be careful with those snakes out there. Watch where you're walking... Maybe you should switch to watering in the daytime."

Maybe Mom's right.

And, you know... since it's getting darker earlier, it could be a sign that the trees need less water now. Maybe I can water them Tuesday and Thursday mornings, and once on the weekends. Hmmmmm.

Good thinking, Mom.

Two immediate reasons for emotion

Insignificant in light of the date, but nevertheless...

• The Texas Ebony we planted Sunday... is blooming!






















• I swept a 3" scorpion out of the kitchen with a newspaper and a car-
washing brush just about 20 minutes ago.

Whew!



Addendum: Lisa got home about 9, and went out the back door to hang out her workout clothes. I warned her to watch out for the scorpion... and she almost stepped on another visitor...

Makes for an exciting time watering after dark, too....


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