SMOKED OUT AND STAYING IN!

 A view of the hills obscured by lots of smoke from over 27 forest fires burning in Oregon and NorCal. The air is so thick it's in the VERY UNHEALTHY category today. Our throats and eyes are burning.

Me, kitted up to go water the garden. I'm using sprinklers where ever possible and keeping the pets indoors today. No relief is promised this week so lots of outdoor activities are cancelled including soccer games, football practice, golf tournaments, day camp field trips, patio parties, etc. A real bummer to be cooped up inside! The only folks that seem happy about all the smoke are the wine growers who say they will get an interesting wine this year from the smoky grapes.