Fasting BG 2020

[skb]

102 today morning.

Heavy rains continue here for the 3rd day in a row. Temperatures have toned down because of that but it will also give a rise to low level infections most of which share their symptoms with Covid.

[Tamagno]

163 this morning.

Yesterday I did, in fact, grill that being a traditional American thing on July 4th and managed to do some chicken thighs which were described as "best she's ever had" by my wife (an unabashed critic) which I was glad to hear.

Temperatures rising today and just touching 90 with a high dew point. That'll feel hot by most any standard excepting, of course, India most anytime or, say, Palm Beach in August...

 

[Grammabear]

134 this morning.

skb - Thank you for teaching about Mumbai's weather.  I had no idea the Monsoon season lasted so long.  If you grew vegetables or flowers in your garden, this season would be beneficial?

For the first time ever, in my lifetime, today the weather channel is issuing a 'unhealthy air quality' forecast. The humidity plus the rising heat make air quality outside very bad.  We need to mow our grass but I am hoping hubby will wait a few days.

Barbara - Do you suppose 'Kitty' travels in search of female companionship (if he is male)?  Hope he returns pretty quick.   

[walkerwally1]

83 this morning.  We hit 102°  yesterday and expect to get to 106°  today.  Humidity is low as is normal, around 12% so that helps.  Still, not comfortable to be outside for too long in the afternoon.
Going to try a pork loin on the Traeger today.

[Grammabear]

Our temperature today is forecast to be 95 deg F with the humidity of 52% at present.   

[bigskygal]

102 this blue sky morning.

78° was yesterday's high, today's forecast is 89°/48°.

I didn't grill yesterday but I had grilled eel for dinner with cauliflower rice. It was quite tasty. I used to love it on sushi back in the days I ate sushi. The smaller grocery in town gets some really interesting items sometimes.

I suppose that could be possible Kathy. I hadn't considered that point. He was here constantly from mid Feb to Memorial day when the lawn people were here. Then gone for 2 weeks. Then here every day till the 3rd. If he is still gone tomorrow I am going to call the lawn people and get mowed.

[skb]

100 today morning.

There seems to be some respite from the rains today. But I don't think that I'll be going out.

[Tamagno]

74 this morning.

Wally, pork loin seems a perfect choice for the Traeger. I'll be curious to hear how you've prepared it (rub, marinade, etc.) and how it turns out. I've always been curious to try a pork shoulder or butt, except that they're so dauntingly big.

[Grammabear]

89 this morning.

Overslept this morning and I'm so very tired after company left yesterday.  I miss them already.

[walkerwally1]

95 this morning.  Our high yesterday ended up at 104°  and should be around that today with the wind picking up later in the day.

Well, didn't end up doing the pork loin but did baby back ribs instead.  About 6 hours at 225°  on the Traeger and they really were "fall off the bone" good.  Used a rub instead of any sauce and they were quite good.
The pork loin is in a vacuum sealed bag and is seasoned with a garlic and herb marinade so it will be interesting to see how it comes out.  That will be for another day.

[bigskygal]

106 this sunny morning.

79° was the high yesterday, today's forecast is 82°/51°.

Kitty returned today! I called at his morning feeding time and there he was. I do think he is not well as he only ate the wet food and left most of the dry. He usually cleans the bowl but for a few kibbles. The lawn mowing will continue to wait. I was happy to see him, no clue where he was off to.

[Grammabear]

106 this sunny morning.

79° was the high yesterday, today's forecast is 82°/51°.

Kitty returned today! I called at his morning feeding time and there he was. I do think he is not well as he only ate the wet food and left most of the dry. He usually cleans the bowl but for a few kibbles. The lawn mowing will continue to wait. I was happy to see him, no clue where he was off to.

Glad to hear your feline buddy has returned.  If you think he is not feeling well, I might be tempted to catch him with a "live trap" and take him to the vet for evaluation.  Surely they know how to handle a feral cat with kindness.

[bigskygal]

I'll give him a day or two, it is possible he has another "home" he visits and just was not hungry yet. If he doesn't seem better I'll talk to the vet. Kitty has never let me get near enough to him to even pet him and he hisses at me even while I am feeding him. I fear that if I was the one to trap him he might never come back once released. I'll see how he does in the next few days.

[skb]

89 today morning.

I know that my glycogen reserves have dried out when the evening and morning numbers get closer. After the pizza party and cake it has taken me almost 10 days to get back.

[Tamagno]

114 this morning.

BigSkyGal, years ago when I was a kid at school in Manhattan, I "rescued" a feral cat from the streets. She was, like your Kitty, ferocious and carried on hissing and scratching at any human approach. I finally decided to grab her, hung on despite her carrying on until I guess I finally just wore her out. Not something I'd recommend, but it worked and she finally became a far more reasonable (if there is such a thing) cat.

Wally, it must be great fun cooking like that. The Traeger would make it so much easier to maintain temperature, coals and smoke over a long period. Gosh, those ribs along with a batch of cole slaw must be terrific.