As we mentioned yesterday - we have had a lot of rain and warm weather - perfect combination for those evil Mosqitosaurus's. BUT - it has also made all our plants grow like crazy (check out the size of those coleus leaves and Mom grew those from seed !!!) Now to enjoy these plants Mom has to be inside looking out the window or has to cover herself in bug spray - then go our and fog the deck. There is also a bug zapper thing plugged in on the deck too but it just can't cope with the amount of them. And yes - we do have lots of bug repellant plants in pots all over our deck too. Mom also makes her own herbal bug spray too - that she sprays around our doggie door, the main back door and anywhere those biters can get in.Mom is nothing but brave though and after making this wonderful little corner on the deck with comfy seats and lots of plants she says she will enjoy it even if for only a few minutes........but there is just one other problem - there seems to be a chair shortage - hey Mom you can sit there on the hard deck - that will be okay with us :) :)
It must be a sheltie thing. Whenever we see our mommy headed towards a sofa, the bed, or even an outdoor chair, we always hop on before her,
ReplyDeleteWe seem to have a shortage of chairs in the house . . . funny how that works! Hope those bad bugs go away soon.
ReplyDeleteYou guys are too cute! We go through gnat season here in AZ - I'm not sure which is worse. The horses get chewed up something fierce by them, and then rub themselves raw trying to scratch all the itches.
ReplyDeleteMonty and Harlow
Shelies know the best places in the house, huh? shall I send you some of my swallows to chase the mosquitos away?... but I'm not sure if your mom could really relax an your deck with the bird-bombers around :o)
ReplyDeleteWe just love the picture of you two out on your beautiful deck!
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Dory
Soooo pretty! It looks like a tropical paradise. No wonder Reilly and Denny want to sit down and soak it all in.
ReplyDeleteOMD OMD THAT is an ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS Setting.... fur not being able to be sitting around in fur long.
ReplyDeleteYour coleus are HUGE... and your mom grew them from SEEDS??? THAT is fabulous... they are BEAUTIFUL. We have a couple of them... butt they are NOTHING compared to your mom's.
It is so nice they are allowing you the deck! haha!! Your plants are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOMD, those coleus leaves are HUGE! You guys have the life with cushions on your chairs!
ReplyDeleteLove ya lots♥
Mitch and Molly
Well, I guess that explains why Ma's plants are strugglin' this year...we are dryer than a popcorn fart!
ReplyDeleteMaybe she should send them to your most FABulous garden, so they can grow big and strong like yours!
Oh, and your Moms DID put those chairs there for you right?! So, what's her problem?
Kisses,
Ruby ♥
I hate those itchy bugs!! Maybe your Mommy could hold one of you and then get all cuddly snuggly?
ReplyDeleteI hope Mommy is feeling good.
Loveys Sasha
Nice of her to make you such a delightful place to sit! Maybe you can drag out one of your beds for her to sit on...BOL!
ReplyDeleteHope mozzie season ends sometimes soon.
OK, we have to ask . . . if the zapper is on the deck, doesn't that draw the bugs TO the deck?
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Murphy & Stanley
Ohhhhhh, bugs Yuk, hate them, Our Mom goes off the deep end when bugs attack. Oh Barharhar, Bites does that to Dad, but its about the recliner!
ReplyDeleteThe Mad Scot
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BOL, I fink she needs a third chair!
ReplyDeleteBOL!! Yeah mom, go find your own seat!!
ReplyDeleteGuys that is a most splendid setting you have there..now if you can just get the mosquitosaurus on a plane out then you will be laughing :) hugs Fozziemum xx
ReplyDeletewhat a cute picture. Those mosquitos must looooove that weather
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Lily & Edward
I had no idea the coleus could have such ginormous leaves! I don't think they grow so well here. I hope you were able to escape the bugs while taking your picture!
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Daisy
That looks soooooooooooo inviting!! No wonder the bugs want to visit. I want to visit too. I'll bring my own chair!!
ReplyDeleteOh no, mosquitosaurus's sound a hundred times worse than the disgusting midges we have here! Well, at least you have a big biodiversity there, from the coleus to the mosquitos to the shelties! You two definitely deserve your thrones, humans should always be sat on the floor. Always!
ReplyDeletePippa :)
We could really use some rain here. My grass is dying. I can't keep it watered enough.
ReplyDeleteHey! You two have your own chairs on the porch so you can enjoy the flowers and plants?! How cool is that? Your mom should have put a chair out there for herself too. And oh, the mosquitasaurus by my house are horrible too. We also have those stupid no-see-ums that bite real hard and then itch and itch. Stay safe from those buggies!
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Oz
Poor mom all that she's done so you can enjoy the outdoors and she can't sit down! Love Dolly
ReplyDeleteWow, you both look absolutely gorgeous and the plants are super! We always deserve the best seats and our peeps can sit anywhere else. BOL Lovely pix!
ReplyDeleteGrr and Woof,
Sarge, Pol Comm
We aren't allowed on furniture, even outside, so no comfy chairs for us :( You guys look great, though.
ReplyDeleteGRRRRRR! How frustrating that those bugs don't allow you to enjoy your arooootiful deck. We're sure one of you did the gentledoggly thing and gave up your seat for your mom, right?
ReplyDeleteWally & Sammy