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7.3 I like it when you folk mention regions for me to explore. Thanks FunDad , theres many links to Okefenokee swamp . What an amazing environmental system! Each of you have such interesting experiences, like seeing chiggers, fireflies, wild orchids & fleas that can jump over buildings in a single leap. Since our drought & fires theres a serious lack of insects which is why Ive been feeding the birds. Almost feeling left out of it , but a sailor I was chatting with this week said he saw a seal around the boats moored off the dogs park. I'll have to watch where I walk yet watching the water at the same time. I've not seen a seal there, but dolphins are a visual treat as was a 4ft King fish leaping out of the water.

A 104 (5.7) today.

157 (stupid honey bun; a week moment) @adiantum - Okefenokee is an Indian word that means "trembling Earth" as pretty much any solid surface you stand on is floating in the swamp. I camped out there a few times when I was in the Boy Scouts as a kid.

The KIng fish wouldve only been 3ft but it felt like my fishermans duty to exagerate. I'd forgotten about the spittle bugs I see in the park.. interesting critter that grossed me out when I was a child, but now I admire their capacity to survive. The nymph creates spittle for its protection.

132 today, delightful walk in the park 63F foggy. Dog enjoyed it more than me, he was getting overheated at 75F last week due to thick fur coat. We have 68F in the house (Summer or Winter), seems like temp I am most comfortable with. At 72F in Summer humidity increases and I do not like it...

72 this morning. I guess the 90°/90% we have here would be a bit too much.

92 today.

A 104 today.

Grumpy Receptionist Yesterday I had an appointment to see the urologist for a prostate exam. Of course I was a bit on edge because all my friends have either gone under the knife or had those pellets implanted. The waiting room was filled with patients. As I approached the receptionist’s desk, I noticed that she was a large unfriendly woman who looked like a Sumo wrestler. I gave her my name, and in a very loud voice, she said, OH YES, I HAVE YOUR NAME HERE. YOU WANT TO SEE THE DOCTOR ABOUT IMPOTENCE, RIGHT? All the patients in the waiting room snapped their heads around to look at me, a now very embarrassed man. But as usual, I recovered quickly, and in an equally loud voice replied, NO, I’VE COME TO INQUIRE ABOUT A SEX CHANGE OPERATION, BUT I DON’T WANT THE SAME DOCTOR THAT DID YOURS. The room erupted in applause!