Examples of how stupid our society has become!
- “Caution: Shoots rubber bands.” — On a product called “Rubber Band Shooter.”
- “Warning: May contain small parts.” — On a Frisbee.
- “Not suitable for children aged 36 months or less.” — On a birthday card for a 1-year-old
- “Warning: Do not use on eyes.” — In the manual for a heated seat cushion.v
- “For use by trained personnel only.” — On a can of air freshener.
- “Keep out of reach of children and teenagers.” — On a can of air freshener.
- “Remember, objects in the mirror are actually behind you.” — On a motorcycle helmet-mounted rear-view mirror.
- “Do not use as earplugs.” — On a package of silly putty.
- “Fragile. Do not drop.” — Posted on a Boeing 757.
- “Look before driving.” — On the dashboard of a mail truck.
- “Do not iron clothes on your body.” — On packaging for a Rowenta iron.
- “For indoor or outdoor use only.” — On a string of Christmas lights.
- “Wearing this garment does not enable you to fly.” — On a child-sized Superman costume
To the garden, we went via the flower beds. I redid several of the drip lines to provide additional moisture for summertime. The flowers are doing well, and we are beginning to see bee activity which we need to pollinate the veggies.
The bees are buzzin’.
To the garden for a fresh salad!!! Everything here was picked this morning (except the cottage cheese). Is it safe to eat a salad? I asked myself. It romaines to be seen.
Yum!
We have not heard from our friend in Villa Park, so we assume she is still “sick”; otherwise, she might call and come visit the garden! If she does, it would be the third time out of the house in two years! We miss her.
We had a stainless steel heavy-duty mesh shelf, and Mary suggested we use it to cure the onions. It is working well!
The onions are now curing, meaning drying out the stalks and eliminating excess water from the bulbs. Curing onions allows the outer layers to dry and tighten, forming a protective wrapping around the bulb. Onions cure best in a shaded, dry, and cool place. Curing helps remove excess moisture, allowing them to last longer. Onions are best stored in a cool but dry, dark, and well-ventilated place.
Just hanging around!
The UPS man arrived, and we got a new flag for the front yard; “We The People” now flies proudly under Old Glory! The old flag was similar, but it was printed on only one side, and we get winds from all directions, so a two-sided flag was needed.
A perfect breezy day for flying flags!
Tomorrow we are decorating for our nation’s birthday! The bunting will go on the fence. The initial meaning of the flag-colored “bunting,” when it first appeared in print in the mid-18th century, was “light cotton or woolen cloth used to make flags and banners.” This kind of cloth was of a very open weave and apparently called “bunting” because it was similar to loosely-woven cloth used to sift grain
Across the front yard fence!
The gazebo will be ablaze with several windsocks! The FAA has set standards for using a wind sock to determine wind speed. According to the FAA, the wind sock will be fully extended in a 17-mile-per-hour wind. The FAA also states that the wind must be blowing at 3.5 miles per hour to determine wind direction properly.
Our favorite colors!
Tonight we are off to the Elks Lodge and will dance to 5-Star Band. Our mason, Gary, and his bride will join us after a quick garden tour.
We danced until the wee hours… 9:30 pm.
Gary joined us around 7:00 pm.
After getting home, we crashed. Today was a full day, and we never stopped to rest!
Tomorrow we are going to the Elks again for the Jam Session, and we will ask our friend to go with us so she can visit with the Zaitz, Iris, and Will, and Mike, and Bridgette.
