Good Morning Readers! Some time ago, Bill Murr gave me a tip about using a statistical counter on this blog. Thank you, Bill, because I’ve certainly enjoyed the numbers and information the program provides. The counter provides a map showing where each of the readers are when they log into the blog. This is amazing!!!! Here is proof positive that our friends and families scatter across this vast country of ours. 
I also receive an email from the stat counter each week showing the number of hits. Thought I’d share one with you so you can see activity from this past week. 
I’m always happy to receive occasional emails from readers just acknowledging that they enjoy reading the blog because it makes them long to be back here in the land of sun and fun. But….before you all pack your suitcases and scurry back here, perhaps you should see the weather forecast for this week. You may want to wait a while till cooler temps prevail. 
We’re in the “monsoon” season now (as of June 15) which means our dew point rises to 53+. We set a record a few weeks ago with a low humidity reading of 2. That is definitely what one would call a “dry heat”. IF we ever get some rain for a change, that comfort level will change because you put that heat with a little humidity and you really appreciate the air conditioning. I can’t remember the last time it rained here….sometime in winter I believe. Our hopes for rain rose when that tropical storm hit the gulf last week but the weatherman only gave us a 30% chance….and it missed us completely. If you read about rain in Arizona, it was NOT in Casa Grande.
Actually, I’m looking forward to witnessing another haboob. That is not a typo….the term is truly haboob meaning sand storm. You can bet I’ll have camera in hand when the first one arrives and will be excited to share it with you. Just for fun….go to Google and enter “haboob”. You’ll see some fantastic photos of the big storm that hit Phoenix last year. It’s awesome.
In spite of the heat, our spirits do not wane. Our lovely swimming pools here in the park serve us very well. In fact, this being Monday, you’ll find an avid group of water volleyball players enjoying the evening. Come on down to the main pool Monday and Thursday evenings at 6:00 for some summer time fun. It’s not very crowded this time of year!
Thanks for being a reader…..and thank you for the occasional emails. It is feedback from you that keeps me motivated to write.
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