Not A Summer Person, No.

Hi, it's HOT here! I may have overdone it slightly the past few days, on a number of fronts. But a very good time was had. Yay for ocean breezes and SPF 9000! Today, other than a foray out to meet someone for drinks once it cools down a bit, I am staying in my dark, almost-cool office, and working. If I am a very good meerkat, my desk will be cleared and ready for New Stuff on Monday. *cackles with antici...pation*

For Whit, and local foodies:
Wildwood BBQ. Outside of NYC it might not rate in the top 5, but it's pretty damn good nonetheless -- the meat was tender and not greasy, the rubs and sauces were tasty and not overused, and the service was exactly what you'd expect -- friendly, reasonably fast, and no-frills. Plus, they had lamb ribs! And a very nice bar with an excellent selection of bourbon and scotch -- this was an anti-frou frou bar, bless it. We didn't taste all the sides, but the vinegar chips and baked beans with burnt bits were excellent, the cornbread less so (too sweet). Oh, and the jalepeno buttons were a little greasy, but good, especially with the dressing.

Also, this morning we find that the coffee maker may have finally given up the ghost, after chugging along for many years. No son, 'twas deadlines kilt the beast. Anyone have any suggestions for a reliable, no-frills, 8-cup coffee maker with a small footprint? (nobody say a pot and a strainer -- I've had cowboy coffee, yes.)

EtA: Also, if anyone wants a cat? We had a shed-dump here this weekend, leaving enough fur to make either two kittens or one decent-sized adult cat... or, if you're crafty and thinking ahead, a very warm orange-and-black sweater for Halloween....

critters in the heat....

Almost midnight, and despite some Whoa! Thunder, it's still over 80 degrees outside. Got a call from the stables this afternoon -- classes have been cancelled for tomorrow and Tuesday [they cancelled weekend riding, too]. I am totally in favor of this, obviously. Not only do I really not want to be working my ass off for an hour in 100 degree temps, I don't want any horse to, either! Instead there will be pasture-time, and hose-downs, and shady stalls with fans helping to whisk the sweat away. Much better for (wo)man and beast, yes. So, lesson on Friday instead.

And Cats Iz Weird. Pandora's "mommy mommy I don't feel well" mrips can be silenced by... using her as a pillow. *puzzlement* It seems counterintuitive to snuggle in this weather, and yet they like it. I not understand.

Two more days of this forecast. Ugh. *wilts* Will continue Operation Tropics -- up early, nap midday, up again at dusk. Much work to do...