Roque Tudesqui House - Historic Santa Fe Foundation

June 30,1960
Coping on wall finished. Now to start north [patio} wall of the
back room. Tons and tons of mud go into such a project! [The wall was
so eroded from being neglected so long-for years and years water
had run down that wall from the roof It had to be built up again with
Patio portal under construction
adobe.} Another hot day for the men in the sun. Wish it would rain t,
water the ground and cool the air. Idon't mind, of course, but for the
working in it is something else. There was a prairie dog out back thi:
morning. Where it carne from, where it went? Poor confused thing.
Adolfo is working on plastering the west wall. Should finish
start on fInishing coat of front room outside. Don't think Boris feels well
the heat or work, or both. He won't admit it, but notice he takes eve
chance to rest in the shade. Hope he is all right. My poor peas are abo
to give up in this heat. Never saw such gorgeous pumpkin plants; th
love it, as does the com and squash. May have some marigolds and z'
nias and nasturtiums. This intense, dry heat is hard on everything. My Ii
willow is all right, has new growth. So glad.
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