Share your day June 2013

TWHRider said:
It's only been five weeks but the grass is nearly three feet tall again and the very beautiful Milk Thistles are 3' - 4' tall. I wish I knew how to harvest them:confused:
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Here's a few pages with how-tos for harvesting and preparing milk thistle...

http://www.wiselivingjournal.com/milk-thistle-harvest-a-powerful-herb/
http://www.ehow.com/how_5626641_harvest-milk-thistle-weed.html
http://bearmedicineherbals.com/milk-thistle-preparations.html
 

Beautiful floor, TICA! Nice job.

Love the Magpie, SeaBreeze. We don't have them here on the coast but have enjoyed their antics when I've been in Sacramento. I believe they're corvids and related to crows, ravens and jays which are all very intelligent birds.

Watched Nik Wallenda walk the tightrope across the Grand Canyon this evening on the tube. Felt like I was holding my breath the entire time. Quite a family story.

Hello Kitty brought me a gopher, today. Maybe to make amends for the lizard but probably only because she's just an excellent hunter/killer. I praised her highly as she finished consuming her prize.
 
So that is what a Mild Thistle looks like! I wasn't sure what you folks were talking about at first. Well, I was supposed to start the living room floor today, but the fireplace hearth is causing some problems as it is cobble stone so not even. Have been running around like a mad woman trying to find some kind of hand tool to cut through one little piece that is in the way. I've bought a variety of tools so I'm about to try them. I just couldn't see spending a over $100. on a grinder that will only be used for an hour or so and the rent-a-tool place had a rig that looked like a jack hammer, but too big for me to consider. Wish me luck!!!!
 

TICA said:
So that is what a Mild Thistle looks like! I wasn't sure what you folks were talking about at first. Well, I was supposed to start the living room floor today, but the fireplace hearth is causing some problems as it is cobble stone so not even. Have been running around like a mad woman trying to find some kind of hand tool to cut through one little piece that is in the way. I've bought a variety of tools so I'm about to try them. I just couldn't see spending a over $100. on a grinder that will only be used for an hour or so and the rent-a-tool place had a rig that looked like a jack hammer, but too big for me to consider. Wish me luck!!!!
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All of us are wishing you luck. You know what ol' Murphy said about things going wrong . . .
 
As mentioned above, Murphy was right. I bought 3 different hand tools yesterday and of course I couldn't get through the stone. I suppose if I swung the hammer with enough force it might have worked, but was hesitant because if I missed the thing, it would have gotten my hand. Anyway.... I remembered that my son's good friend has a tile laying business so I gave him a call and he had a grinder with a diamond blade. Worked well but he still has one side to finish so the floor is on hold for now. I won't tell you about the dust that it created. I still have tons of things to get done so I'm off to make a list. Have a lovely day my forum friends!!
 
After checking in with you folks will need to run some basic errands and spend the rest of the day . . . oh, howzabout . . . reading a good book for awhile...
 
My day will consist of figuring out where to put the soaker hose next. Everything is crying out for water. Can dream .. :rain:

And I need to brush down the swimming pool walls.
I don't have much time for actual swimming, as I am always in maintenance mode it seems.
It's all good exercise, one way or the other I guess .. lol
 
TWHRider said:
My house in SoCal came with an in-ground pool and I gave up considerable money each month to have someone else maintenance it --- I worked long hours 77 miles from home and there was no way I was taking up extra time at a feeble attempt to keep that pool clean.

Having a kiddie pool is much more fun. When it gets yukky, throw it out and go buy another one:thumbsup:
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Boo's Mom said:
My day will consist of figuring out where to put the soaker hose next. Everything is crying out for water. Can dream .. :rain:

And I need to brush down the swimming pool walls.
I don't have much time for actual swimming, as I am always in maintenance mode it seems.
It's all good exercise, one way or the other I guess .. lol
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When I was a teenager, I loved taking care of our pool. Being a waterbaby it was just more fun than work.
 
TWH and Guy .... I (have to) look on the bright side of things. Neither the pool or I are going anywhere soon, so I will make the best of it (and complain along the way - hehe).
Expense aside, it is nice to look out at a big pool on a very hot day ~~ gives the illusion of coolness or something!

And besides, you can't swim laps in a kiddie pool.
 
Boo's Mom said:
TWH and Guy .... I (have to) look on the bright side of things. Neither the pool or I are going anywhere soon, so I will make the best of it (and complain along the way - hehe).
Expense aside, it is nice to look out at a big pool on a very hot day ~~ gives the illusion of coolness or something!

And besides, you can't swim laps in a kiddie pool.
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Exactly! I find nothing more soothing than water. Maintain it with loving care and it will give you years of enjoyment. I encourage you to spend as much time as possible in, on and around your wonderful pool.
 
I am a swimmer and would have loved to have a pool yesterday with all of the heat we had. I prefer to swim in the ocean though. All of our lakes here are full of leeches so I don't go in them. I'd much rather take my chances with the fish.

My flooring buddy volunteers with the Red Cross so has gone to Alberta to help with the flooding situation. After all day yesterday trying to cut the stone even on the fireplace hearth, I finally gave up and called one of my son's friends who spent most of his teenage years here. My house was the "band house" where all of the practices took place. :jammin: Anyway, he came with the proper power grinder and was amazing. And.... he is coming back to tomorrow to help with the flooring so I'm pretty happy about that! Rest of today will be spent wiping down the walls to get the dust created by the grinder and washing the floor in preparation of laminate.
 
TICA said:
My flooring buddy volunteers with the Red Cross so has gone to Alberta to help with the flooding situation.
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Momo, the water-loving cat, unexpectedly has to swim to save his life as the river overflows its banks in Alberta, Canada. Cat and owner reached rescuers safely.

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Didn't go to the grocery store . . . again. Just haven't felt like dealing with people on the roads and in the store. Usually, I'm outgoing and friendly and sometimes I just wanna be left alone. If I don't go tomorrow . . . stomach will be complaining...

In fact, gonna make some rice and plop in the last of the vegetables now and call it dinner.
 
That Guy said:
Didn't go to the grocery store . . . again. Just haven't felt like dealing with people on the roads and in the store. Usually, I'm outgoing and friendly and sometimes I just wanna be left alone. If I don't go tomorrow . . . stomach will be complaining....
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Sounds like me. I put off and put off until I can't put two things together. Then when I do go, unless I have a well planned out list of things for making meals, I come back home with a bunch of 'stuff' and nothing to eat.
Crock-Pot dining, salads, soups and anything that can be made up for a few days are the best for me.
 
Boo's Mom said:
Sounds like me. I put off and put off until I can't put two things together. Then when I do go, unless I have a well planned out list of things for making meals, I come back home with a bunch of 'stuff' and nothing to eat.
Crock-Pot dining, salads, soups and anything that can be made up for a few days are the best for me.
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I plan on getting it done, today . . . coming home with a bunch of "stuff"...
 
Awoke at dawn to clear sky and promise of warm, warmer weather. Made coffee and stepped outside to say good morning to the horses across the fence. Checked on gopher situation and had discussion with Hello Kitty on next approach to their annihilation. She sniffed around the newest hole and, hopefully, will be setting up a planned ambush. Perhaps best for me to sit back and let her work...
 
It's another warm day here in PA, but we had the AC installed in the wall yesterday so the critters are cooling off a bit ...

SnagglePuss decided the best place to cool down the "boys" was under the kitchen chair ...

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... while Tigger was elected to receive a kitchen-sink bath ...

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TWH...Okay, you just made my skin crawl with the swimming with leaches story...I am a swimmer and love water, but after watching Lonesome Dove and the water moccasin scene as they were crossing the river and seeing the water mocs in my creek, I made my mind up that I would never go into a natural body of water again...the leaches clinch it..nope, no way, now how would I dip my tootsies in a creek, pond or river now. I hate creepy, crawly things.

I told hubby today as the heat index topped out at 106 that I miss my pool...I would try the kiddie pool, but I don't think I could get a floaty chair with a place for my drink in it...

That Guy...All this talk about swimming and eating is making me hungry. Hope you made it to the store today .I hate to see a hungry man. I always want to cook for them. I hear you about not being in the mood for dealing with people. I had my fill on my recent trip and now I have to go grocery shopping tomorrow...shoot me now!

TICA...I assume you are taking about the sides of your hearth and you're not covering up the stone work. Those home projects always seem to run into a puzzling snag. Hope you got it resolved.

Rkunsaw...Condolences on the loss of your friend.

Phil... Adorable pictures...uhhh, I think you have the Snagglepuss and Tigger named backwards. Glad you got the new AC, can't imagine how anyone could live without it.
 
Had a nice chat with the neighbor who went sailing last night and left me high and dry. He's a great guy and I know it wasn't on purpose . . .

Gathered myself and hit the grocery store. Lucked out (once more) and got one of the friendly and pretty checkout clerks. Bought a bunch of "stuff" and will eat for the next few days...

Wave check proved not as fruitful as the marine weather report predicted. Supposedly, long period south swell arrived about head high . . . No sign that I saw. In the good ol' "daze" would have been driving up and down the coast in search of the perfect spot...

Had a meeting with Hello Kitty about the gophers. She had nothing to report.

Enjoyed reading my latest Carl Hiaasen novel "Bad Monkey" but had to put it down after awhile because I'm almost finished and hate it when a good story ends . . . happy or not.

Took a nap. Yea!
 
Living room floor is almost finished!!! My tiling friend was able to remove enough stone along the floor level that we were able to put the flooring under it while still leaving the required space for expansion. He wasn't able to help finish due to prior commitments, but my daughter helped today and we only have about 7 feet of the hallway left to do and put the trim back on and add the 1/4 round. It looks really good if I do say so myself!! On the home stretch now! :woohoo:
 
Got my daily walk around the compound before 7:00 to avoid the heat, and then did a bit of yard work while it was still under 80°. Rolled the motorcycle out of the shed, fired her up and headed out for a ride - also before it got too hot. Did the same yesterday and will attach a photo I took along SR 33 north of Patterson, CA in the Central Valley. That area is big agriculture and a beautiful ride.

Been welded to the recliner the rest of the day, staying out of the heat. Gosh - I love my air conditioner! Now 102° out a bit after 5:00; the high today was 106°. ugh.

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TICA said:
Living room floor is almost finished!!! My tiling friend was able to remove enough stone along the floor level that we were able to put the flooring under it while still leaving the required space for expansion. He wasn't able to help finish due to prior commitments, but my daughter helped today and we only have about 7 feet of the hallway left to do and put the trim back on and add the 1/4 round. It looks really good if I do say so myself!! On the home stretch now! :woohoo:
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I bet it looks beautiful TICA! :) And so nice of your daughter to help out, glad your project is coming to an end.

FishWisher said:
Got my daily walk around the compound before 7:00 to avoid the heat, and then did a bit of yard work while it was still under 80°. Rolled the motorcycle out of the shed, fired her up and headed out for a ride - also before it got too hot. Did the same yesterday and will attach a photo I took along SR 33 north of Patterson, CA in the Central Valley. That area is big agriculture and a beautiful ride.

Been welded to the recliner the rest of the day, staying out of the heat. Gosh - I love my air conditioner! Now 102° out a bit after 5:00; the high today was 106°. ugh.
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Nice bike FishWisher! :cool: I start complaining about the heat when it's in the 90s, triple digits...can do without those altogether!
 
I love motorcycles, FishWisher. But, every time I think about getting another, have to stop because I'm just dangerous on 'em. That exquisit feeling of freedom makes me fast and reckless. Actually stopped riding before helmets became law...

Enjoyed some old film noir on the toob last night and looking forward to Whatever Happened to Baby Jane on PBS tonight.

Finished Bad Monkey and started on Michael Connley's Black Box. Good reads!

Took advantage of nice, cool morning to clean out yellow jacket trap and put up another. In one hour the new one had almost a dozen buggers arrested. Hooray!

I am depressed! It's the end of my nice long yearly vacation and will be returning to the insanity Monday. Please join me in prayer; "I can do this. I can do this. I can do this . . . "
 

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