tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post6391296127455235466..comments2024-03-28T04:25:44.179-05:00Comments on Lone Wolf Concerto: MUSINGS ON A HOT AFTERNOONJonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-19971301724257657852017-07-20T13:52:48.554-05:002017-07-20T13:52:48.554-05:00Me too :-)Me too :-)Dylan Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04759482060384749407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-1573769524081216482017-07-20T10:39:51.291-05:002017-07-20T10:39:51.291-05:00I've been such an old Grumpy lately that I don...I've been such an old Grumpy lately that I don't make people smile very often.<br />I'm delighted to know that I made you laugh.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-84997862354361607022017-07-20T10:37:31.494-05:002017-07-20T10:37:31.494-05:00I've only been stung a very few times. The fir...I've only been stung a very few times. The first time was in that swimming pool when I was less than two years old.<br />Then I was stung in the neck (OUCH!) when I was twelve.<br />And now, two days ago.<br /><br />There are an enormous amount of wasps here this year, so I'm trying to be very careful. <br /><br />I'm so relieved that Scruffy is just about back to normal. I always watch the cats VERY carefully. I don't let them outside often, but when I do I only let them on the porch.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-81245308664728033862017-07-20T06:50:27.765-05:002017-07-20T06:50:27.765-05:00You made me smile while reading your post, and the...You made me smile while reading your post, and then laugh in the comment section.Jimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06497874766764411664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-88692715484387121972017-07-20T06:47:11.689-05:002017-07-20T06:47:11.689-05:00Argyle knee socks would be the worst.Argyle knee socks would be the worst.Jimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06497874766764411664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-66057502204145960922017-07-20T03:39:59.957-05:002017-07-20T03:39:59.957-05:00The photo of Scruffy on the porch really made my d...The photo of Scruffy on the porch really made my day. I've never been stung by a wasp, but a bee once got me above my right eye: I ended up with a painful lump the size of a golf ball!<br /><br />I wish those pesky wasps would leave you alone. It's good you're getting rid of the nests, but do be careful how you go about it!Dylan Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04759482060384749407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-42689834815346152572017-07-19T21:41:10.328-05:002017-07-19T21:41:10.328-05:00All of that cat fur looks hot as heck to me - - I&...All of that cat fur looks hot as heck to me - - I'm considering shaving my trio of kits so they look like chihuahuas.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-67810047984876587732017-07-19T21:38:55.027-05:002017-07-19T21:38:55.027-05:00I have a healthy respect for wasps and bees - but ...I have a healthy respect for wasps and bees - but it's impossible to avoid them around here. I knew my good luck at not being stung wouldn't last....<br />Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-53710083507884519312017-07-19T14:51:23.279-05:002017-07-19T14:51:23.279-05:00Great summer scenes, Jon. I think I identify most ...Great summer scenes, Jon. I think I identify most with Scratch lounging and adjusting to catch cooler air currents --it's an art.Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-13708392632793140442017-07-19T13:18:12.812-05:002017-07-19T13:18:12.812-05:00I have a fear of wasps and bees...awk! Sorry one ...I have a fear of wasps and bees...awk! Sorry one got you. <br />Glad Scruffy is feeling better.<br />Love the old photos. Hope it cools off for you soon. :) Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-59347010363522081862017-07-19T11:36:39.760-05:002017-07-19T11:36:39.760-05:00I was initially really afraid that I'd get a r...I was initially really afraid that I'd get a reaction from the wasp sting. For some strange reason I'm allergic to tick bites - and so far this summer I've had three of them.<br /><br />That Bakelite pool lasted a long time. Those made-in-America things were really sturdy back then.<br />Nowadays, the made-in-China pools from Walmart fall apart in a month.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-1020076333798432292017-07-19T11:26:00.330-05:002017-07-19T11:26:00.330-05:00Scruffy is much more fragile than my other two cat...Scruffy is much more fragile than my other two cats. I'm really glad that she's eating again and quite lively (despite the heat). I was able to eliminate three more of the wasp nests today - and I didn't get stung (they were extremely angry!).<br /><br />I would really look hilarious in knee socks and sandals!!!!Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-48038352125203856742017-07-19T11:21:50.778-05:002017-07-19T11:21:50.778-05:00Heck, I could sure use that pool now. I wish I sti...Heck, I could sure use that pool now. I wish I still had it (but I probably wouldn't fit in it as well as I did a thousand years ago).<br /><br />I remember my grandmother telling me that those "bathing suits" were navy blue and made of wool. They must have been EXTREMELY uncomfortable. I like those little bathing caps.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-18148818207600722922017-07-19T11:05:47.325-05:002017-07-19T11:05:47.325-05:00Maddie, you always make me purr. I only bite when ...Maddie, you always make me purr. I only bite when I'm around old sourpusses who enjoy insulting me....Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-28828512238236507432017-07-19T11:02:42.385-05:002017-07-19T11:02:42.385-05:00Paula, there are more bugs here than I ever saw in...Paula, there are more bugs here than I ever saw in Texas. I'm just glad that I don't have scorpions....Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-1528602593930322222017-07-19T04:50:50.965-05:002017-07-19T04:50:50.965-05:00The cats must be melting too in this heatwave you&...The cats must be melting too in this heatwave you've got. Sorry the wasps have gotten to you. I'm allergic. Lucky you aren't. LOve the vivid image of you in the pool. those blue fish on the bottom. your grandmother and friends look like they were having fun. TARYTERREhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14620999913159718018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-46657583448985279032017-07-19T01:51:52.267-05:002017-07-19T01:51:52.267-05:00Hi Jon - I'm pleased to hear that Scruffy is f...Hi Jon - I'm pleased to hear that Scruffy is feeling so much better. Wasp bites sting like a bugger - ouch! That's a lot of nests - too many for comfort. Enjoy your humongous book which would take me ten years to finish. As long as you don't wear dorky shorts with knee high socks and sandals, you'd be fine. Take care ...Whispermisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11151604224928961499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-33813031817341304882017-07-18T21:46:38.035-05:002017-07-18T21:46:38.035-05:00Adorable shot of you in that Bakelite pool! Knock...Adorable shot of you in that Bakelite pool! Knock wood, I've never been stung by a wasp, but that's bound to leave an impression.<br /><br />I'm seriously envious of Anna and her friends' bathing suits. Today? After a certain age, I'm convinced it's a public service.Mevely317https://www.blogger.com/profile/14786988262452989091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-89180914662995745952017-07-18T21:35:02.800-05:002017-07-18T21:35:02.800-05:00You are to funny Jon. Just what does one have to d...You are to funny Jon. Just what does one have to do to get you to purr????? Now mind yourself in this heat. Is there a swimming hole to jump in? Scratch that. There may be leeches.Mistress Maddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02098940220513091207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-20756869426301458862017-07-18T20:17:04.898-05:002017-07-18T20:17:04.898-05:00Oh poor little Jon. Good there was someone to take...Oh poor little Jon. Good there was someone to take you under his wing when you were hurting. Lots of those flying, stinging insects around here too.Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04007728342316668058noreply@blogger.com