We've had thunderstorms and considerable rain the past 2 nights.  The rain was certainly welcome, and a rather nice change from just wind and dust.  

Also made it a good time to pull some of the tall weeds out front.  I lasted about 15 minutes, and while I didn't get all of the weeds it still looks much better out there despite the very shaggy grass.  

Of course because of the heavy rains the news is full of Stupid Motorists (which is why AZ passed the Stupid Motorist Law) who drove around "Do Not Enter When Flooded" signs and then needed to be rescued.  The law ensures that said stupid motorists foot the bill for their rescues.

We now have all 4 burners working on the stove again.  It was bad enough when only one was out, but once the second started acting iffy it become much more of a problem.  Tom found a place that carried what we need (I never had any luck) and replaced the two unhappy burners.  The stove also looks much better with sparkling new drip pans under all 4 burners.  Now the it's all set for somebody (else!) to cook.

Radiation continues.  Yesterday was a rather long session, today not so bad.  I am focusing on the "prize" at the end, and thinking about being able to "blow this popsicle stand" and take a trip.

(Guess that phrase dates me.  Does anybody even use that phrase any more?