more blueberries, and still more to pick

Rain and overcast today, although not really enough to measure. Still better than hot and dry. I went out about 5, when it was a little cooler. Although the sun did not shine on me, the humidity was incredible. I am very sweaty. The chickens (the young ones) were allowed some liberty while I was out and seemed to stay close to me, maybe in part because I occasionally threw them a berry that wasn't good enough for people.

There was a large slug, bigger than I have seen around here before, with dark markings on its back, hanging out in the pine mulch under one of the bushes. Also our nearly tame brown thrasher was never far away.

More rumbles and cracks of thunder; maybe we will have more rain!