Sale!

Apparently today is the day that major home improvement retailers decide that summer is over, and it is time for the American public to stock up on firewood and space heaters. Because they need floor space for those, the summer stuff "must go". Today I made a killing on throw pillows for my porch (water and mold resistant!), a thermometer (now 79 cents!), another squirrel for my almost cute rodent collection (97 cents) and an outrageous resin rooster for my garden--significantly marked down (I can see why) to about what it was worth in the first place!

Delighted as I am with my purchases, it is a little sad that on a sunny 93 degree day in August, all the major national retailer can think of is snow shovels and stacks of ice melter. I still want to enjoy summer--and then fall! I don't want to think about ceramic space heaters, ice scrapers for my car, or a snowblower!!! Maybe this is why they are not selling stuff. They are out of season with what people want!!

Of course, in January, when you need a snowblower, they will be sold out, and filling the place with patio furniture that you would have to wear a parka to use!!!
I think I may be on to something here.....anyone want to pay me to be a consultant to major retailers????????

Signs of things to come...

It was downright cold today--60's and damp. Quite a shocking change from the 80's and 90's of recent weeks. Had to go get some socks! It is darker in the mornings, dark sooner at night, and air is a little "nippy" for August.

We seem to be on our way to the next season....so much for global warming!!