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The desert rose has surprised us again with four more buds. We’ve got mostly cloudy skies now; the temperature has been reaching the mid-20sC / high-70sF during the day and dropping overnight to the high 60s. It’s not the perfect environment for these plants that like sun and heat. They appear to be going into dormant stage and dropping leaves, so I don’t know how the blossoms will do. Still, it’s been an amazing display.
We had lunch at Elena and Tynan’s Sunday. Uplifting and delicious as always. I partied — which means I had a beer and ended the meal with one shot of the Basque aperetif, Pacharán (Patxaran) — click here. Elena uncorked another of her homemade brews, this one from 2020. It was excellent. We got home around 5 p.m. and I had a long siesta.
I’ve been having some depression challenges lately. I don’t know yet if it’s something to be concerned about or something that will pass. I’ve been taking an awful lot of siestas. I had breakfast this morning and went back to bed for an hour. It’s become common. Beer and Patxaran are not a good idea.
We had thought of going to IKEA today and even having lunch there, but a corner of the plastic undercarriage on the Prius came loose last week when I was returning from Plaza Mayor with Nick and Alyson. It flaps at high speeds. So getting the car serviced is the top priority. Maybe a walk to the gym this afternoon, some laundry, a stop at Casa Simón for more almonds and cranberries for my breakfast.
I have 16 short-sleeved button-down shirts for summer. I wore 4 this year because the other 12 need ironing. I have 15 long-sleeved button-down shirts. Ten need ironing. Maybe it’s time to iron.
La rosa del desierto nos ha vuelto a sorprender con cuatro cogollos más. Ahora tenemos cielos mayormente nublados; la temperatura ha estado alcanzando los 20 °C / 70 °F durante el día y bajando durante la noche a los 60 °F. No es el ambiente perfecto para estas plantas a las que les gusta el sol y el calor. Parecen estar entrando en una etapa inactiva y dejando caer hojas, así que no sé cómo les irá a las flores. Aún así, ha sido una exhibición increíble.
Almorzamos en casa de Elena y Tynan el domingo. Edificante y delicioso como siempre. Estuve de fiesta, lo que significa que tomé una cerveza y terminé la comida con un trago del aperitivo vasco, Pacharán (Patxaran), haz clic aquí. Elena descorchó otra de sus cervezas caseras, esta del 2020. Fue excelente. Llegamos a casa alrededor de las cinco de la tarde. y tuve una larga siesta.
Últimamente he tenido algunos problemas de depresión. Todavía no sé si es algo de qué preocuparse o algo que pasará. He estado durmiendo muchísimas siestas. Desayuné esta mañana y volví a la cama durante una hora. Se ha vuelto común. Cerveza y Patxaran no son un buen idea.
Habíamos pensado en ir a IKEA hoy e incluso almorzar allí, pero una esquina del chasis de plástico del Prius se soltó la semana pasada cuando regresaba de la Plaza Mayor con Nick y Alyson. Aletea a altas velocidades. Por eso, hacer que el coche sea reparado es la máxima prioridad. Tal vez una caminata al gimnasio esta tarde, algo de lavandería, una parada en Casa Simón para tomar más almendras y arándanos para mi desayuno.
Tengo 16 camisas de manga corta con botones para el verano. Usé 4 este año porque los otros 12 necesitan plancharse. Tengo 15 camisas de manga larga con botones. Diez necesitan planchado. Quizás sea hora de planchar.
• I don’t know why San Geraldo insists on tasting my Patxaran. The reaction is always the same. As The Kid Brother used to say “he just likes to have his picture tooken.”
• No sé por qué San Geraldo insiste en probar mi Patxaran. La reacción es siempre la misma.
• Moose se puso cómodo en el comedor anoche.
• En la ventana de Roberto Cavalli. No pensé en comprobar el precio. Una vendedora me vio y me invitó a pasar. Quería decirle que solo estaba mirando boquiabierto, pero en lugar de eso dije que simplemente estaba mirando.
• El bolso andrajoso y la chaqueta vaquera holgada y andrajosa no aportan nada al conjunto. La camiseta tampoco. Solo es mi opinión.
• Dudo tiene las piernas para esos pantalones de Roberto Cavalli.
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Guess a Desert Rose in our northern hemisphere wouldn’t have a prayer then. Oh well, I will enjoy yours.
Ever think about working for the local Tourism Dept.? Your photos are stunning/that first photo of the beach!!
That clothing display would/may look better on the ‘right’ and live person.
Jim:
The clothing combination was unimpressive, but you’re right the items need a better fit.
Our 30 + year old hibiscus gave it’s finally “hurrah” this weekend in the basement where it loves the cool weather and sun pouring in. This passed HUMID summer was the plant’s favourite. So many blossoms. This time of year is sleepy time for most plants + humans me thinks. Take care and be good to yourself.
Ron:
We gave up on hibiscus thanks to the white fly. But I miss them. They’re still planted in many parts of town… and most are covered with white fly.
Now it’s mismatched pant legs? I can’t take it! I love it when cats are so relaxed that they stretch out completely as if they’re silly putty. I get how it is when depression strikes. I’d like to go back to bed, but work and the dogs won’t allow it.
Love,
Janie
janiejunebug:
Yes, I have to at least give the cats their treats every 3 hours. Too much activity for one day.
I believe that style at Cavalli is called “Tourist Chic.” It elevates mismatch to a whole new level…
wickedhamster:
Sadly, that’s designer chic. Tourist chic is a cheap imitation. I think those pants were €500 — in the outlet shop!
Your comment on your need to iron reminds me how much I hate to iron!
mcpersonalspace54:
When I was single, I ironed every morning before work. In later years, everything was professionally laundered. Isabel has offered to iron. I should take her up on it.
Give away the shirts that need ironing and wear the rest. Some of my friends like to iron; most puzzling. Love the long cat.
Chrissoup:
But I REALLY like the shirts that need ironing. I’ll have to talk to Isabel. Oddly, I don’t even mind ironing. I would just like to have a separate room where the ironing board is always set up and the iron is always out.
Oh, lovely blossom! Horrendous outfit (“Here! Look! I’ve designed something no one else is daaaaaring to put together!” … yup… they’re not. )
Love those kitties 🙂
Judy C
Judy C:
Just watch any high-fashion runway show and you’ll see more like that. The tacky tourists started a trend.
Those extra siestas basically mean you are turning into a cat! Jx
PS My top tip about ironing? Buy non-iron shirts… [Or else find a laundrette that does an ironing service.]
Jon:
I always find shirts in fabrics I love that, of course, require ironing. Can’t give them up. Commercial services are so hard on the clothes. I need to give Isabel the ironing. She’s already said she’d do it.
You know, that Desert Rose is a real overachiever. And so is Dudo with those legs that go on forever!
Debra:
I can’t believe the desert roses this year. And, yes, Dudo has legs!
Car problems are no fun. We had one during our trip. I’ll write about it on the blog at the appropriate time. The car goes in today for fixing.
Walt the Fourth:
And that reminds me, I have to phone the dealership.
You talking about ironing the ten shirts one right after another? Why not just iron one shirt on the day you’re going to wear it, then iron another shirt the next day, etc. Within ten days, all the ironing will be done!
Kirk:
Because it means taking the ironing board out each day, which just seems like a huge event. And it would make me nuts to have it open the entire time.