
An uneventful sky this morning, typical for the summer days and yes we are now at the beginning of the heat wave. Yesterday it rose to 32°C during the day and I spent the afternoon inside, although the window was open, I just have to have fresh air from somewhere. The sunblind was down so I was as comfortable as possible. I was thinking about going into town for a few groceries, but postponed it for today and will only be visiting the local store. It is really now too hot for large tours.

I eventually got my butterfly photos. They have now discovered my buddleia bush, also known as butterfly bush, and are visiting regularly. I think these are known as tortoiseshell butterlies.

There was also an intersting biug on a leaf, that seemed to be injured, but am not sure what it is.

And my garden slug was on his way home in the morning after a night feasting on what was avaiable. I am thinking about marking him so that I can recognise him better and discover if it is really the same slug. I have become quite attached to him and is the only one I see.

There are still enough bees hovering on the flowers. I have never seen so many as this year, but they are harmless.
Life is really not so exciting at the moment.

I decided to make myself busy yesterday morning by making a bread for the day. I already made the dough first thing, left it to rise and put it in the form for baking by mid morning.

Just before we had lunch I could remove it from the oven and it was ready. Our local bread to buy in the store is OK, but not to compare with self made. I have got so used to baking my own, that it is no great problem.
As said, today I will be off to the local store this afternoon. My supply of ice cream needs renewing. That is why I am only going to the local supermarket, to get it home before it begins to defrost. I have a special insulated bag to keep to keep it cold for transport.
I am now off to prepare myself for the day. My grocery delivery will be arriving some time this morning. It will soon be week-end so let s get the Friday behind us – if you belong to the work force.

Good morning … so many critters in your garden … it’s nice to see how they all get along … I wish we all could learn something from that … in my country … have a great day .. SLP …
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Since the birds have flown out, I am just left with the insects.
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Good Morning!
That bug on a leaf is not injured. Actually, the original bug is now gone. That is its molted exoskeleton. Insects, as well as arachnids and crustaceans, molt their exoskeletons as the grow and develop into new phases. You might find this to be amusing: https://tonytomeo.com/2017/11/11/arachnophobia/
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I believe I sent this before, so you will likely recognize it.
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I thought it looked a bit strange, as if it had lost its head somehow – very interesting.
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Insects tend to exit their exoskeletons from the widest part of their body, and for this insect, that was likely right below its head.
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