So what's a cat to do when the temperatures are in the low 90s and match the humidity? Lounge around on top of the kitchen cabinets (cozying up to your favorite basket that you sometimes use as a bed). At least that is Black Beauty's idea of the best solution to such a day.
That is until it is late afternoon (you know, "mad dogs and Englishmen..."), and then you opt to head to the deck with a couple of your buddies. Black Beauty and Blondie sharing the shade with the "walk on" (BK).
It is cooler in the shade, particularly since the "fud giver" doesn't like to turn on the air conditioning. So, we lay around on the deck for part of the afternoon.
At other times, however, there is enough energy to search for mice. BK and Black Beauty are the best "hunter" of yard rodents. BK of course eats his "captees." Black Beauty can be counted on to capture at least one rodent every three times she heads out. In fact, just last week she showed Buddy her "find."
Now Bud (better known by his "given name - Basement Budweiser) isn't known as the sharpest tool in the shed. However, on this particular occasion (last week) he finally showed his worth and captured his very first yard rodent. Bud, I am so proud of you! However, pride does have a limit - you cannot bring your captives into the house.
Today the humidity (from the air) has taken a dive. Just as well, because we have sufficient water in the roadside ditches and standing in the yards to make up for the lack of atmospheric moisture.
"Summer has set in with its usual severity." ~Samuel Taylor Coleridge
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