Welcome to August! If you’re living in the northern hemisphere, I hope you’re enjoying your summer. In Australia, we’re in the middle of winter and cold weather. No snow so far in Canberra, but we live in hope. This weekend I’m battling a winter cold that’s doing the rounds in our city. The not-so-fun part of winter.
I like being outdoors on the golf course with my son in the winter sunshine. He’s the golfer and I’m the caddy who carries stuff for him. We were recently out on a course and spotted something pink. I’d initially thought it was a Barbie-themed costume, until we worked out that there were two dinosaurs on the course. The dinosaurs played a round of golf and looked like they were enjoying themselves. lol.
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Blessed Sunday Narelle! This morning in SW Michigan we have cooler temperatures (63 degrees / 17 degrees Celsius) and have had a gentle rain all night. This morning my 6 year old granddaughter Seeley is anxiously awaiting her Oma and cousin Maddie to arrive for Oma’s Barbie themed Cousin Camp. LOL when you described seeing PINK on the golf course. She Faced Time yesterday. It has been 3 months since I have been at her house. She lives 90 miles away (145 km). Been a busy summer with her cousin Bailey’s high school graduation, open house, summer birthdays, and our anniversary. Seeley starts school on August 21 and Maddie on August 28. Fall is approaching quickly – days are shorter. Looking forward to IR Back to School Giveaway. Best wishes.
I love those dinosaurs, what a fun thing to spot! Happy Sunday to all.
Happy Sunday! I love the dinosaurs playing golf! It looks so fun, but only in the winter here! It’s already 86°F here on the Texas Gulf Coast at 9am, with highs of 98° & the heat index at 111°, I’m afraid they’d melt 😬🦖
It’s definitely too hot here (Columbus, GA) for anyone to be out in the heat in any kind of costume. Right now, it’s 91 degrees but feels like 103. It’s supposed to reach 97 which will probably feel like over 110.
I pray for everyone who has to be out in this heat – lawn service, construction, roofers.
Good morning, pretty cute Dinosaurs playing golf. Thanks for sharing this. Here in west Texas it is 10:40 am and it is already 106 just a bit warm. I am looking forward to Fall. Have a great Sunday and a great week.
Love the pic of the dinos!!! It’s HOT here in Florida, one of the hottest summers ever!! As I’m typing this, it’s 1:54pm, the temperature is 92, but with heat index added in, it feels like 106!! Too bad you can’t send me some of your cold weather!! At least I’m not having to deal with a hurricane, YET!
I love the dinos. They are so cute. Thank you so much for sharing. Congratulations to the winners this week. God bless you all.
Thank you very much,I received my prize. In Bucharest it was hot, 33 to 40 degrees Celsius last week. But between summer and winter, I still prefer summer.
Hi Renate, I was convinced the Dino was a Barbie-themed something, lol. Enjoy your cooler temps and cousin camp. 😊
Hi Ruthie, The dinosaurs were hilarious, and they could somehow hit golf balls in that get up, lol. 😊
Those costumes wouldn’t work in summer here, either. The dry heat, and occasional humid days, make it hard work to walk the golf course in normal clothing. 😊
Hi Bonnie, Your weather is too hot for me. I do walk on golf courses in hot weather, and it’s not my favorite thing to do. I hope you’ll get a break from the heat soon. 😊
Hi Alicia, I can understand why you’re looking forward to Fall. 😊
Hi Trudy, If only I could send some cold weather your way. Hot summers are not my favourite. Stay cool, and I hope the hurricanes stay away. 😊
Hi Debra, You’re welcome. Enjoy your week. 😊
Hi Marina, I’d heard Europe was having a hot summer. Stay cool and enjoy the rest of your summer. 😊