Friday Follies...

Okay, so yesterday was NOT a comfortable day if you spent ANY time outside.
And today will not be any better. You can bank on that.
About 22 states are going through this heatwave, so at least we're NOT alone.
Our Hoosierland weather for today will bring us plenty of HOT, and HUMID, temps again rising into the low 90s (heat index in triple digits), and not much else, so be careful if you're out in this .

Now THIS is hot.

Take the proper precautions.

So, let's start the day with a glass, or mug of Friday Fortitude (add some ice), as we see what else has been going on...
*** First up, time for the "What the hell happens today, Bob?" feature:
JULY 19 - 
National Daiquiri Day

(nice and chilled)
*** Since we're at week's end, let's see what we can observe over the following 48 hours...
JULY 20 -
National Moon Day

(Fifty years since man first set foot on the lunar surface)
National Lollipop Day

(what about those all-day suckers?)
National Pennsylvania Day
National Strawberry Rhubarb Wine Day
JULY 21 -
National Junk Food Day
National Be Someone Day

I'm busy being myself)
National Ice Cream Day

(eat it indoors. It'll last longer)
*** Here's ONE way to get a "police presence" in our area:
https://www.wane.com/news/crime/fort-wayne-police-presence-at-fairfax-and-bowser/

Yep...have someone call in a "disturbance". This took place before 0900 hrs at a house near the intersection of Bowser and E. Fairfax St..
Up to TWENTY FWPD vehicles were there, including SWAT.

(ala Darth Vader - "...Impressive...most impressive".)
That explains WHY it was SO damn quiet around here yesterday morning.
This is within a 1/4 mile of the "Fortress".
And yes, the video looks as though at least one black male was hauled in.
Like to have that many officers around here ALL the damn time.
*** Or, you can always resort to "Our Daily Shooting":
https://www.wane.com/news/crime/police-investigate-shooting-and-crash-near-southgate-plaza/

This took place (again) not that far from us at near the Southgate Plaza in the 200 block of E. Pettit Av around 2150 hrs.

Looks like the "locals" are getting back to their usual "game".
Both males involved are black (one being an out-of-town FUGITIVE).
Sure glad that Ten-Point Coaltion is doing their job...(yeah, right).
*** Let's stop by our "Kitten Corner"...

We're glad we're not outside.

The kids were once again taking things easy, and I'm glad they didn't have to be out in the heat.

Yes...we are.

When they're not as active, getting pictures is easy, but the spontaneity is lacking.
Can't have everything...right?
*** Time to check in with "Midnight and Whiskers"...

Keeping cool in the garden

The furry duo were also close by the house all day. Everyone even made lunch.,
That tells you it's got to be hot out.

"Patrol in THIS heat? Are you nits?"

I don't think Midnight went on any patrols. I know Whiskers was in the garden for a while.

"I'm so happy the water in the bowl is cool."

Caruso was trying to stay out of the sun and find some cool concrete to rest upon. That became less easy as the day progressed.
*** Last  up...I remember hot days when I was a child...days where you waited for the milk man to drive up the street and hand you a HUGE chunk of (crystal clear) ice to suck on.

Refrigerated trucks were not yet widespread, even in Philly.
And there was the fire hydrant that someone would open for kids.

They had METAL BLADES, too!

Inside the house, it was FANS ONLY. We didn't have such things as A/C (yet). If you wanted to cool down, the best option was to go to a move theater. THOSE places were air-conditioned, as were some of the department stores.

Everyplace else, they used fans, too.
But, through all that, we managed to survive.
Cars didn't have A/C (unless it was a top end model, and that tech was in it's infancy).
Mom would powder the bed at night (to keep from sticking to the sheets).
I know that these days, I'm liking summer less and less.
Life can be uncomfortable enough (at times) with all the things we have to deal with daily, so why try to add to it
Let's just remember that our current state will not be our permanent state.
We can thank God for that, friends.
Do have yourselves a good weekend.

Be well, make a difference to someone today, and as always...
Stay SAFE out there, America.

See 'ya next week.