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Annaka Kalton @annakakalton.bsky.social

Good morning! How are you holding up? What are you up to today? We got an inch of amazing rain in the last 36 hours. It mostly fell as a fine mist, no runoff at all. It was wonderful but surprising -- we usually get 1-2 rains in August, 1/8" or less. The plants are so happy!

A spire of peach to pink flowers cuts through the central frame: Chantilly snapdragons spangled with raindrops. Behind to the left tiny bright-yellow signet marigold flowers are visible. Behind to the right pale-blue Gentian Sage flowers are visible
aug 16, 2025, 1:35 pm • 153 15

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Mike Rogers @sofaflyer.bsky.social

Hello. I'm okay thanks. It's been dull and humid here so I've stayed indoors. Lucky you. There's still been none here, and nothing forecast for next week. Enjoy your day.

aug 16, 2025, 1:49 pm • 2 0 • view
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Annaka Kalton @annakakalton.bsky.social

Thank you! It seems unfair that you’ve had humidity but no rain. I hope your forecast changes soon! Have a nice evening.

aug 16, 2025, 2:26 pm • 2 0 • view
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🕊️Elizabeth @palm1elizabeth.bsky.social

Mike, I feel you: I’ve had a bellyful of dull and humid. I look forward to autumn.

aug 16, 2025, 4:28 pm • 2 0 • view
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Mike Rogers @sofaflyer.bsky.social

Thanks. How annoying. Me too.

aug 16, 2025, 4:31 pm • 2 0 • view
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🕊️Elizabeth @palm1elizabeth.bsky.social

Your flowers: How pretty! 🤩 We stocked up on during an early morning Farmer’s Market visit today. Intermittent rain is predicted over the next few days; with it, heat and humidity. I just made pie dough and put it in the fridge; I feel compelled to assemble a peach pie with local ingredients.

aug 16, 2025, 4:27 pm • 2 0 • view
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Annaka Kalton @annakakalton.bsky.social

Thank you! Peach pie sounds perfect :) Good luck with the heat and humidity!

aug 16, 2025, 4:43 pm • 2 0 • view
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Robert Rowley @robrow.bsky.social

What an outstanding image. :)

aug 16, 2025, 8:32 pm • 1 0 • view
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Annaka Kalton @annakakalton.bsky.social

Thank you! :)

aug 17, 2025, 2:50 am • 1 0 • view
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𝔸 𝕕 𝕖 𝕝 𝕖 @rhody.bsky.social

We got heavy rain here leading to some major power outages across the county. Your flowers look lovely.

aug 16, 2025, 3:44 pm • 1 0 • view
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Annaka Kalton @annakakalton.bsky.social

Thank you! I hope everyone’s power comes back on soon! Looks like the weather was getting a jump on fall…

aug 16, 2025, 3:55 pm • 1 0 • view
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💙 Mama Dukes 💙 @carolynbinder.bsky.social

Pretty flowers! After three busy weeks/weekends, we just lolled around and napped all day. It was nice and needed. Enjoy the weekend!

aug 17, 2025, 12:29 am • 2 0 • view
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Annaka Kalton @annakakalton.bsky.social

Thank you! A quiet Saturday at home is amazing after a busy spell. I hope that you have a lovely Sunday as well!

aug 17, 2025, 2:50 am • 1 0 • view
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Jane Lindskold @janelindskold.bsky.social

Rain joy for you! We had a chance yesterday, but no rain. The clouds helped ameliorate things, but when a day that tops at 96F is "cool," it says something about shifting perceptions. Today... Cactus pear themed "tea" with a friend.

aug 16, 2025, 2:09 pm • 1 0 • view
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Annaka Kalton @annakakalton.bsky.social

I hope you get some rain soon! Enjoy tea with your friend :)

aug 16, 2025, 2:27 pm • 1 0 • view
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Jane Lindskold @janelindskold.bsky.social

The tea party was much fun, but no rain...

aug 18, 2025, 5:56 pm • 2 0 • view
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Annaka Kalton @annakakalton.bsky.social

I’m glad you had fun! Pity it has been dry; fingers crossed that you get some rain soon!

aug 18, 2025, 9:03 pm • 1 0 • view
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Jane Lindskold @janelindskold.bsky.social

I promise to tell you, and I look forward to continuing to enjoy your garden!

aug 18, 2025, 10:05 pm • 1 0 • view
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Kat @katbloomwitch.bsky.social

That is my most favorite snapdragon 🩷🧡😽

aug 17, 2025, 1:39 am • 1 0 • view
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Annaka Kalton @annakakalton.bsky.social

This is my first year growing it. I love the color changing :)

aug 17, 2025, 2:49 am • 1 0 • view
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Kat @katbloomwitch.bsky.social

I use it a lot in my design work when it’s in season and I’m always sad to see them go 😽

aug 18, 2025, 5:56 am • 1 0 • view