Dry as a bone

I think there is literally no humidity...officially. The fires north of us in the Ft. Davis area as well as in Marfa and currently roaring in Balmorrea have consumed 250,000 acres and are 60% contained. As I mentioned, massive livestock...but gratefully...no human lives have been lost. I read that there are fires burning in Northern Mexico located 50 miles south of Big Bend Park and they, too, have consumed thousands of acres. The bad news...we have high winds predicted for tomorrow with 50-55 MPH gusts. There are fire trucks from all over Texas in our area. There were none here at the Lodge when I came home last night, but when I walked out the door this morning...there were 7. One from Lufkin, 2 from Granbury, 2 from Nacogdoches and 2 Rescue vehicles from I'm not sure where. Evidently they got in around 3:30 AM and went back on duty at noon. They apologized for smelling smoky! Can you imagine!! We thanked them profusely for their service and sent them on their way with sandwiches and cake.

Husband cooked last night and we had around 25 people here. It was nice. I'm proud of him.

Consequently it was busy today. I think I'm only working a half day tomorrow...and maybe not at all. It depends on what happens this evening and during the night. You can't predict. The Lodge is full this weekend. There is a Gem and Mineral Show, the Relay for Life thing and a craft show. I'm  to go to the craft show. We'll see if I actually make it there. It's outside and I will watch the weather up until the last minute...and by that I mean that morning!  I'm checking with a friend of mine to see if she wants to set up with her stuff and she could handle the table till noon. I'm making a plan anyway.

I should go to Europe. Travel Ticker is having a great sale...only $1279 for a round trip ticket. It wouldn't be so bad if I didn't have to fly over water...That ain't happening! Land is bad enough. And can you imagine how much booze I'd have to consume!! Criminal I tell ya!

Have you ever tried Creme Brulee Coffeemate! OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's delicious! And there are enough carbs in ONE CUP OF COFFEE to last the entire day!! Yummy! Two things I'm not supposed to have...in one cup!!  It doesn't get any better than that! And it went so well with that hot dog I just ate. Tonight is 'eat leftover crap night'. I can hardly wait to see what else is in the kitchen! I think I'd better check my blood sugar first.

I also need to answer some emails and letters. I have been very negligent. I also need to take some photos. In the dust and dryness of West Texas we have some wild roses blooming and they only last a day...so I should snap a few fo-toes.

I am watching the fish. They seem very happy.

I cleaned the aquarium yesterday afternoon. Since I moved them from that outside fountain, they were pretty dirty...scummy...I guess you'd say...and it took them a couple of weeks to purge themselves and kind of clean up. The filter was working super overtime....so I decided to clean their house. They said thank you....and have been kissing at me all day!

Holy cow! It's already 8:00!! Actually 8:14...I think I'll shower and settle myself in to be creative for a few hours. It's been real!

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