tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003489296067000954.post1864990088505588974..comments2023-05-20T10:46:56.285-05:00Comments on The Writers Porch: " IT'S BLOOM'N HOT IN MISSISSIPPI "Carol Murdockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749285023748227382noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003489296067000954.post-16197213307831326732009-06-22T08:28:24.344-05:002009-06-22T08:28:24.344-05:00Abundant life flows around you...and you scurry to...Abundant life flows around you...and you scurry to catch, contain, preserve, honor it, Carol! I love it that you made a family connection through the blogworld-and great deal on the frige! What pretty flowers and pond...<br /><br />I think it's as hot there as it is here in Puerto Rico! I have been diving into the air conditioned room like a rare Northern flower that could wilt. But the summer mood is suductively relaxing! <br /><br />Thank you for your comment at (OWL) blog, and I will be thinking of you surrounded by healing vibration and profound celebration. <3Cynthia Pittmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12656761837022197235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003489296067000954.post-15632139959785994952009-06-22T08:24:51.752-05:002009-06-22T08:24:51.752-05:00Watching "Heat Wave Hits South" on news ...Watching "Heat Wave Hits South" on news channel right now. Are they saying that's something new? UGH! <br /><br />I enjoyed your garden tour and am so glad you included the cigar plant. I had one in Memphis, but have not thought about it since. Must add it to my plant list. Then there's my book list...!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003489296067000954.post-90044971823128936432009-06-22T01:00:55.884-05:002009-06-22T01:00:55.884-05:00Hey Carol, while your blooming over there in ole M...Hey Carol, while your blooming over there in ole Miss, you might want to accept a challenge I left for you at my place. <br />And by the way, could I get a tomato sandwich please? My mouth waters everytime I look at your tomatoes. I was thinking maybe some cucumber slices, tomatoes and onions in vinegar would be good too! Reckon we could make that happen real quick? I don't know if the postal service will allow that type of thing in the mail. . . it might spoil!Sharon Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00695395104518983907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003489296067000954.post-51077294149988004182009-06-21T17:56:39.552-05:002009-06-21T17:56:39.552-05:00Great pictures and the story about your relative. ...Great pictures and the story about your relative. That Ice Cream rocks like no other. Outstanding.<br />Oren (Friend of Angie)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003489296067000954.post-34132801470568851982009-06-21T12:33:36.250-05:002009-06-21T12:33:36.250-05:00Crape Myrtle already blooming - it must be really ...Crape Myrtle already blooming - it must be really quite toasty in your part of the South! :-)<br /><br />Such a wonderful stroll through your world. Once upon a time I dreamed of having a garden, but some dreams simply to not come true, but I enjoy other people's gardens every chance I get, even if only virtually!<br /><br />Those tomatoes look so delicious, they make me dream of a BLT sandwich, with a slice of tomato so thick, I'd have to eat it over the sink! :-)<br /><br />I hope you do get rain in time, so nobody's crop suffers too much.<br /><br />A blessed Sunday afternoon and evening to you!Merisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16781937797213521146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003489296067000954.post-25674452952905996482009-06-21T09:53:41.120-05:002009-06-21T09:53:41.120-05:00Oh, I have been scrolling things i misse d- Ida Lo...Oh, I have been scrolling things i misse d- Ida Louisiana - where is that? I lived in Louisiana a long time, but can't place Ida!<br /><br />And, southern hospitality ice cream! what's in it!?!?! - We bought some blueberry cobbler ice cream from blue bell - ooo la la!<br /><br />What else did I see - let's see -- the indians - where there any Blackfoot -my great great grandmother was full blackfoot....<br /><br />And ... the veggies and fruits - ohohohohoh~<br /><br />What a treat for the eyes the photos are....<br /><br />THere was something else I saw I wanted to comment on, and now I can't remember what it was - dang!<br /><br />:)Kathryn Magendiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12863595228298349863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003489296067000954.post-81536979364282163232009-06-21T08:56:47.500-05:002009-06-21T08:56:47.500-05:00Drought here too in LA. I don't think we'v...Drought here too in LA. I don't think we've had rain in three weeks! Those 'maters looks yummy. Great pics, and congrats on your green thumb. :)Angie Ledbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16407006980893727627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003489296067000954.post-34380938660124709762009-06-21T01:31:28.930-05:002009-06-21T01:31:28.930-05:00Well Carol it's cold and windy in Scotland but...Well Carol it's cold and windy in Scotland but I've got a glow after reading your post. What a beautiful home you have and a wonderful garden....loved the cattle cooling off aren't animals smart :)Elizabeth McCrindlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11757752273783445575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003489296067000954.post-28491462699190172792009-06-20T21:35:07.785-05:002009-06-20T21:35:07.785-05:00Hi Carol, it is wet and chilly in New Jersey, and ...Hi Carol, it is wet and chilly in New Jersey, and it SHOULD be hot and sunny! No fair. We have only had 3 days in June when it did not rain at least a little bit. we are waterlogged, and darned sick of it.<br /><br />Gorgeous flowers! And tomatoes already? Mine a still little green pimples on the plants!<br /><br />CassCass @ That Old Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12173199705431319322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003489296067000954.post-32254521679211055242009-06-20T20:36:17.570-05:002009-06-20T20:36:17.570-05:00We always had a second fridge until we retired. S...We always had a second fridge until we retired. So great for holidays!<br /><br />I love your flowers and veggies. I'm sure you know, but the castor plant is extremely toxic to dogs. They don't usually try to eat any part of it, but it can be disastrous if they do.<br /><br />It's hot here in the mountains as well. I feel sorry for the folks who came up thinking it would be cool. At least we have had some rain.NCmountainwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00615765649828716560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003489296067000954.post-36340047296553632892009-06-20T20:28:28.086-05:002009-06-20T20:28:28.086-05:00104 ish! I guess I'm a wimp, 90 and muggy is ...104 ish! I guess I'm a wimp, 90 and muggy is enough to put me under. Your flowers still look nice, watering can be a big chore. <br /><br />So cool about finding your cousin online.<br />Jencrochet ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04720374771067791687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003489296067000954.post-43300337414545756252009-06-20T19:02:50.800-05:002009-06-20T19:02:50.800-05:00Your flower photos always make me smile. What a ga...Your flower photos always make me smile. What a garden you have!<br /><br />I will be wishing you plenty of harvest to fill up your new fridge.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003489296067000954.post-71290831367686478982009-06-20T18:46:15.593-05:002009-06-20T18:46:15.593-05:00Our humidity this coming week is predicted to be 5...Our humidity this coming week is predicted to be 50% up, mostly up. I will be taking the shortest paths to air-conditioning wherever I go.<br /><br />Quite a bargain on the fridge!<br /><br />You really have some beautiful plants. Almot all my blogging friends have green thumbs. Health, or lack thereof, keeps me inside, but I do have a life..not complaining.NitWit1https://www.blogger.com/profile/07035004840443397537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003489296067000954.post-40983760045431478962009-06-20T17:40:43.866-05:002009-06-20T17:40:43.866-05:00Hi Carol,
It's been 95 here as well for the p...Hi Carol,<br /><br />It's been 95 here as well for the past three days,and it is to continue well into next week. But we had tons of rain all last week and this past Monday, so things aren't dry yet. <br /><br />Love your beautiful flowers. My veggies are coming along nicely now, the zucchini and cucmbers are producing finally.I don't expect ripe tomatoes until the middle of July. And I'll have tons of peaches from 2 loaded peach trees in about a month. <br /><br />My pond looks inviting too, and the deer make full use of it, wading around in there often. But I wouldn't jump in there, I have seen snakes enjoying the water!<br /><br />Nice new fridge. You did get a great deal on that.<br /><br />Well, we spent the day at the cabin on the beautiful Current River, splashing and jet skiing. It's perfect weather for that. <br /><br />Enjoy the weekend. Hope you get some showers soon!<br /><br />Hugs,<br /><br />RenieRenie Burghardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02660484248593903002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003489296067000954.post-53112868433325305512009-06-20T17:29:21.207-05:002009-06-20T17:29:21.207-05:00The secret to a beautiful summer in the south is h...The secret to a beautiful summer in the south is having enough water. Your yard is beautiful and your veggies look delish! It is freakin hot over here in Alabama today. I'm staying inside in the air conditioning.steviewrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14233066158555762167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003489296067000954.post-82574382452518448862009-06-20T15:51:42.336-05:002009-06-20T15:51:42.336-05:00Wow, you have so many beautiful flowers. Sorry you...Wow, you have so many beautiful flowers. Sorry you have to water them so much. The sky's been watering ours and everything's growing like crazy, including the weeds. Love your little fridge, we need one in the summer, too. We have lots of freezers, but just one fridge. I wish I had your tomatoes. I just stopped at a roadside veggie stand to get some, but they feel like waxed fruit, and I won't buy them that way. I guess I'll just have to wait on ours to come on and get ripe.Janet,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17796999156668844943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003489296067000954.post-32481260814796218722009-06-20T15:51:37.974-05:002009-06-20T15:51:37.974-05:00It's 89 degree up here today and I think I'...It's 89 degree up here today and I think I'm gonna die. Guess I should be counting my lucky stars!Tess Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003489296067000954.post-41367065801850175982009-06-20T14:43:50.957-05:002009-06-20T14:43:50.957-05:00Hi Carol! I cannot believe how hot it is here in ...Hi Carol! I cannot believe how hot it is here in Indy! We have had all the rain you have been looking for. It has been raining almost every night since June 4th. However that hasn't stopped the heat index. <br />And. . . . I did enjoy the stroll through your yard, the cows really know what to do in this heat don't they? Love your idea about a second frig in the garage. We did that. WE have a stand up freezer in ours and it has come in handy for the past four years! Great idea!<br />Have a wonderful day!Sharon Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00695395104518983907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003489296067000954.post-47551206869000535662009-06-20T14:39:58.198-05:002009-06-20T14:39:58.198-05:00It just stopped raining here and the sun has come ...It just stopped raining here and the sun has come out for a brief appearance.....wish i could send you some of this rain and cool wind your way......but, being a south Florida native ...i feel your pain!<br /><br />Enjoy.....LindaMayBlueRidge Boomerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00549047992944619968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003489296067000954.post-52978913645072041102009-06-20T14:29:39.554-05:002009-06-20T14:29:39.554-05:00Here in Cyprus we are melting too, and it is only ...Here in Cyprus we are melting too, and it is only just the start of our heat build up!<br />Love your pics.Glynis Peters https://www.blogger.com/profile/01175378917872403609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003489296067000954.post-27547600863936091772009-06-20T13:50:13.944-05:002009-06-20T13:50:13.944-05:00Edward hates this kind of weather. With a passion...Edward hates this kind of weather. With a passion. He is so very grateful for air-conditioning. One of the necessary evils of summertime!Pamela Terry and Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746603636884819522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003489296067000954.post-73175799880540778972009-06-20T13:42:46.893-05:002009-06-20T13:42:46.893-05:00Great Scots, all that color and heat brought back ...Great Scots, all that color and heat brought back memories of living in Florida. Great buy on that refrigerator, ready and willing to keep your veggies.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003489296067000954.post-10369392093788376022009-06-20T13:33:19.507-05:002009-06-20T13:33:19.507-05:00Hi Carol, I'm glad you have that well to keep...Hi Carol, I'm glad you have that well to keep your flowers and veggies watered. It's hotter than hot here too--and we need rain, but not as badly yet as you do. We are watering our roses and potted plants now though. <br /><br />I'll have to look for that ice cream. It truly sounds delicious. I haven't seen it up here yet--but we love Blue Bell.<br /><br />I've met a few cousins by blogging also. This internet stuff is just amazing. <br /><br />Love your flowers --and jealous that you have hummingbirds. Ours have not appeared yet.<br /><br />Stay COOL---and do what the cows do: Jump in that pond!!!!<br /><br />Happy Father's Day.<br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003489296067000954.post-47929437981356229142009-06-20T12:52:37.257-05:002009-06-20T12:52:37.257-05:00WOW! It's too hot for ME! I think we norther...WOW! It's too hot for ME! I think we northerners hide in the house all winter, and you in the south hide inside all summer! I'm sorry about your lack of rain, that can be so scary...and here I am complainin' about all the rain we've had! I cannot believe how far advanced your vegetables are! My plants are just babies and you're HARVESTING! Do you do any canning/freezing/preserving?<br />XOXO<br />Joni<br />PS: I hate our side-by-side and we got a "half refrigerator" one year to be able to have enough space! I love yours!Old Centennial Farmhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16865061855481840216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003489296067000954.post-54339539270531238652009-06-20T12:31:29.894-05:002009-06-20T12:31:29.894-05:00It's in the low 90's here in the mountains...It's in the low 90's here in the mountains -- way too hot for me. I was out in the garden by about 7:30 and, except for the gnats, it wasn't too bad. By 10:30, however, it was dreadful -- like Cindy said, hard to breathe.<br /><br />All your flowers and veggies look great -- you all must be pulling hoses and watering like mad.<br /><br />The mint is called Blue Balsam. Looks like it's thriving too!Vicki Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.com