I really enjoyed myself last evening at Janey's in Cave Creek.  The band played out on the back patio, with the desert for a backdrop. 

I got to hear some 'new' songs in their repetoire, like I Want My Dog Back.  Peter said that there's less pressure when they play a small coffee house, which gives them more freedom in what they choose to play.  

The guys have a lot of concert dates coming up (mark your calendars for Pickin' in the Pines in Flagstaff the 2nd weekend in September, folks!) and also will be playing at the Handlebar J this coming Thursday.  So if you're in town...

I didn't get home until 11:30 but did manage to fall asleep without too much trouble (despite the not-Pepsi I drank to get me through the evening!)  When I got up at 3:00 to let the water go it didn't look like we'd gotten our usual complement of water; there really wasn't any in the front yard!  So I guess I'm going to have to water those trees (with the expensive city water) in the coming days.  The forecast for the coming fortnight (sigh) has temps clustering around 110.

July 2014

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Jun 29 Sunny and seasonably hot 107° Lo 82° Hist. Avg. 106° Lo 81°	30 Sunny and hot 108° Lo 82° Hist. Avg. 106° Lo 82°	Jul 1 Sunny and hot 111° Lo 82° Hist. Avg. 107° Lo 82°	2 Hot with plenty of sunshine 111° Lo 82° Hist. Avg. 107° Lo 82°	3 Mostly sunny and hot 110° Lo 87° Hist. Avg. 107° Lo 82°	4 Sunshine and very warm 108° Lo 84° Hist. Avg. 107° Lo 82°	5 Partly sunny and very warm 110° Lo 88° Hist. Avg. 107° Lo 83°
6 Hot with clouds and sun 111° Lo 89° Hist. Avg. 107° Lo 83°	7 Turning cloudy 109° Lo 91° Hist. Avg. 107° Lo 83°	8 Sunny and hot 110° Lo 88° Hist. Avg. 107° Lo 83°	9 Very warm with sunshine 108° Lo 87° Hist. Avg. 107° Lo 83°	10 Sunny and very warm 109° Lo 86° Hist. Avg. 107° Lo 83°	11 Very warm with sunshine 107° Lo 85° Hist. Avg. 107° Lo 84°	12 Sunny and very warm 105° Lo 87° Hist. Avg. 106° Lo 84°

It was wonderful to sleep in this morning (thank you, Lunesta!)  

I'd tell you what time I opened my eyes this morning.... 

Alex did get the backyard mowed yesterday but Pokey was trying to 'help'.  I had to bring out some lettuce to distract her so she'd quit following Alex (and the mower!) around the yard.  Dogs aren't the only pets that beg...

Tom just called (from Glass Buttes, Oregon) where he's apparently collected 'too much' rock.  Didn't know that was even possible in his universe!?  

He said they've been experiencing cool, rainy weather, so he's 'not too concerned' that the A/C in his truck has recently stopped working.  I gave him our upcoming weather report, and reminded him that he WILL be concerned if he tries to drive home before getting it fixed!

Just talked to Jeannie, and I'd gotten my dates mixed up.

Mexican Train at her house is tonight (for some reason my brain had registered it as last night...) so I get to party with the ladies after all!  That means I'm adding "make deviled eggs" to my agenda for this afternoon.  

And if I really get 

 I'll also make the backing so I can bring my Brazen Bluebirds quilt over for Ruby.  Which means I guess I'd better get off the computer and get started.  

The day isn't getting any younger 

(especially since I slept in until a RIDICULOUS hour!!!!!!!!!!)