Still Just a Little Hot

I keep thinking that any day now the humidity is going to plummet and it's going to cool off. It hasn't been desperately hot or anything, but the 90 degree weather with full sun and humidity did make for some warm walks this w-e. Holly and I walked down to the parking deck located next to Weaver St Market on Saturday to attend the Chamber of Commerce chili and salsa cook off. It was held mid-day and there was plenty of sun. It was a little disappointing that they held it in the middle of the deck. None of the booths had a vegetarian chili option (not even Weaver St) so I only tried the salsas. They had a band as part of the event; I felt bad for them trying to sound good in the middle of that big concrete structure. We suggested to the Chamber woman that they consider holding it in October when it's a little cooler. It was a warm day to be trying peppery hot salsas and chilis, but she said that there are too many bbqs that would conflict with an October date.

Sunday we walked right back down there to hear the band Mebanesville who was playing at Weaver St Market as part of their brunch series. Again it was pretty warm, humid and sunny. We managed to find a bit of shade and moved one of the tables so that we could eat our brunch and listen to the americana music. At least they didn't play in the parking deck. Weaver St has a small lawn area just outside the store. There are tables and chairs on the sidewalk for people to eat outside and enjoy the music. So we did just that.

Holly and I ran outside this w-e and both commented on how we were ready for some fall-like weather. We'd gotten hot from the runs and walking downtown in the direct sun. The light already seems fall-like, especially with dusk coming earlier and the shadows getting shorter. Fall is my favorite time of the year so I am happy to see it approaching soon. I did a longer run this morning, looking forward to the days when it's cool and crisp.

I went to the clinic yesterday for my blood counts, and everything is still sufficient to avoid needing any blood products. Tomorrow I return for another check and labs. I'll be really happy when I am finished with all of this so that I can get back to yardwork, eating whatever I want, doctoring in the clinic, traveling, and gardening. I love reading and exercising, but there is only so much of that one can do.