Share your day June 2013

TICA

TICA

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Wow, June already!!!! Bought some flowers this morning and was surprised at how much they cost. Put them in the hanging baskets and am pleased that they look good. I do this every year, and every year seemed to be shocked at the cost. Could be I'm just losing my memory or perhaps it is "selective" memory loss.

Have to lug all of the carpet I removed this week to the street so the garbage will haul it away tomorrow morning.
My daughter is cooking dinner tonight, so that is a good. I don't care what it is as long as I'm not cooking it!:D
 

Thanks for reminding me about getting more flowers for the yard. I like hanging baskets on the porch, too. As for the price, I just rub my neck and write 'em a check ...

Want to get outside and keep working on the weeding the bank and meant to earlier before the fog burned off. Now, it'll probably be too hot and I'll put if off again.

Wild turkeys came by for some bird seed and quail showed up with a bunch of babies. Sometime during the wee hours this morning, coyotes were whoopin' it up in the field across the way. Musta been some party but they're good neighbors and quieted down after awhile with no need to call the cops...
 
TWHRider said:
I'm the person who goes after fake flowers, throws some gravel in a pot and plants the fake flowers in the pot - lollol
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A woman at work got a huge fake rose plant . . . so, I proceeded to put a huge fake bug on it. Good screams and laughs all around.
 

Got some more work done on the weeding until knee started hurting too much. Luckily, a little wisp of fog blew through so sun wasn't beating down. Then, just before joining you folks, here this evening, wild turkeys returned with a couple little guys. So . . . cute!
 
Thanks for the recommendation, TWH. But, it's an ancient injury that the VA couldn't repair and have just been living with as it comes and goes over the years. Right now, . . . dare I say . . . it's feeling a tiny bit better...

And sorry for no pics. Having been a photojournalist way back when, one would think I'd be snapping shots galore. But . . . my interest in photography sorta comes and goes . . . along with my sanity...

So, as for my day, gonna hop in the shower as soon as I log off, head to the store for a new rake and some more succulents. Then, attack the weeds.
 
Well, the staging is up and the chimney is on its way to being re-pointed. The puppies are actually handling it pretty good - huge surprise!!!! Going to be a dusty few days around here I suppose. Once that is done, I'll re-stain the deck. I swear, this house is costing a fortune, just to sell it in the end but that was the whole idea. Onwards and upwards!!!!
 
Overcast with high fog in but "they" say it'll burn off and warm up to a nice mid-seventies. Didn't find any succulents worth adding to the rock garden, yesterday. So, gonna head to another nursery and see what they have. Then attack the weeds again.

Noticed Hello Kitty enjoying the cat greens I potted for her. Of course, there's a plethora of grasses growing all around that she nibbles. But, I've always enjoyed growing some to place on the deck for the feline population living with me at any given time. Haven't gotten around to planting catnip as not sure where I want to attract various neighborhood and feral animals sure to be attracted to a good time...
 
We have the cutest fawn that comes out on the creek bank every day and watches us. Got a good look at it today and what a healthy, robust looking little critter he is. I guess him to be about two weeks old and the grass over there is about 6 inches taller than he is. When he gets through watching us and munching the tender greenery he vanishes back into the tall grass. Hubby saw mom yesterday , but she stays out of sight usually.

Had to make a doctor trek to Mountain Home to the back quack today...got a Pappa Murphey's pizza to bring home to bake...they are outstanding...worth the trip just for that.

It's lights out now..that pesky rooster will be calling me to come out to play soon.
 
Love your little fawn, Ozarkgal. Even if it does grow up to be a rose destroying monster...

Checked out local native revival nursery and found some succulents for the rock garden. Made a minor attempt to work on weeds but knee started hurting too much. Arrrghh!

Just finished watching flick on the tube about the Zodiac killer who terrorized San Francisco along time ago. Remember it well and enjoyed the movie.
 
TWHRider said:
TICA, you're meetin' yourself comin' around the corner busy, getting your house ready:) I've done that a couple times and then for an hour or two, I wonder if I really want to sell the house - lol lol
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I know what you mean, I'm renovating for sale, but if I stay another year, it won't be a bad thing. The reason for selling is so that I can bring the horses home and see them every day, shovel the poo and hopefully stay fit. Never mind the cost of boarding 2 horses. They are back at the chimney today and what a mess it makes. Tried to sweep up the dust last night but it is too fine so the hose will be required when they finish. The puppies don't know enough to wipe their feet and it is all over the house now. Will have to power wash and stain the deck again. (I do love to power wash though). Whatever I do today, it will be inside to avoid the grime flying around. Maybe it might be wise to clean out some closets - sounds like a plan.

Have a lovely day everyone!!:)
 
Off to Lowes this AM to buy a Sheppards hook for the flowers the wife bought yesterday. Hope the freezes are over but got down to 47 last night.
then on to Aldi's for groceries. Momma will have to have her Dunkin Donuts fix on the way home.

Pretty normal day in our lives.
 
That Guy..I would like to hear more about the native revival project. We have many beautiful wildflowers here that are starting to bloom out now. They're beautiful along the roadsides, and when we first moved here I wanted a native wild flower garden. I dug different ones up and replanted them, but was not real successful in getting them to grow in a garden.

They seem to prefer the neglect of the wild. I did get iris bulbs that have exploded, they grow wild everywhere here. I transplanted some wild ferns on a shady bank in the garden, and they are doing good as well. I think I may have weeded most of the wildflowers out thinking they were weed when they started to come up. I want to try again, if my old worn out back will co-operate.

Need to mow the pasture today, but looks like it's going to rain soon, 60 percent predicted, so I need to go to plan B.

Raccoon #8
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is waiting to go for a ride to join his buddies this morning. I have a serious wood chuck problem going on in my equipment shed that I though I solved last week, only to find two ginormous holes and tunnels under the tail gate of the trailer that was down, thus unseen until hubby put the tailgate up. The critter fun never stops this year.
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TICA...Sounds like you're starting out retirement like I did..fixing up my house to sell, moving, fixing up the new place....work, work and more work. Three years later still at it. When you live in the country the work never ends, especially if you have livestock. like you are planning on. I guess things like digging drainage ditches, filling driveway holes, endless mowing, painting decks and yard work and in your soon to be case, mucking stalls is what keeps us up and moving. Who needs a gym...LOL That vacation that you suggested is starting to sound darn good about now.

When I told my back quack yesterday what I had been up to his jaw hit the ground. I can't let the pain keep me down...must keep going!!
 
Two more days and I'm off to my son's wedding in Ohio.

I've got mixed feelings on this that some of you might empathize with - I'm happy that he's found that special someone relatively early in life, but I'm distressed that "my little boy" is all grown up. :confused:

Now my biggest concern is the 6-hour drive that I'm sharing with two of his high-school buddies. I won't be able to drink much coffee on the way, so I'll probably become grouchy. When I get grouchy I get surly.

... and when I get surly I cheat at Auto Bingo.

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They'll probably end up kicking me out somewhere around Pittsburgh.

... and NO ONE should EVER be stranded in Pittsburgh. :(
 
SifuPhil, the forum will miss you!!!!!!!!!!! Enjoy the wedding and I'm sure Pittsburgh would love to see you, should you get booted out of the car.
 
I can't take it....first SeaBreeze and now Phil leaving us to our own devices. Phil, you just curl up in your corner of the back seat and be a good boy until you reach Ohio. Don't cheat at auto bingo, fart too much,, or drink too much coffee so you have to ask for too many pee stops because your aged bladder can't hold it, and you should be fine. Also, don't ogle the
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young chickies too much or the boys will just think you're an old lech who is a lot of talk and no action. Oh, and don't tell too many "when I was your age" stories. Young people hate that....errr...maybe you should take the bus.

All kidding aside, have a great trip and enjoy the wedding.
 
TICA said:
SifuPhil, the forum will miss you!!!!!!!!!!! Enjoy the wedding and I'm sure Pittsburgh would love to see you, should you get booted out of the car.
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Thank you, TICA - although I'm not sure that Pittsburgh is ready for me. :playful:

Ozarkgal said:
I can't take it....first SeaBreeze and now Phil leaving us to our own devices. Phil, you just curl up in your corner of the back seat and be a good boy until you reach Ohio. Don't cheat at auto bingo, fart too much,, or drink too much coffee so you have to ask for too many pee stops because your aged bladder can't hold it, and you should be fine. Also, don't ogle the
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young chickies too much or the boys will just think you're an old lech who is a lot of talk and no action. Oh, and don't tell too many "when I was your age" stories. Young people hate that....errr...maybe you should take the bus.

All kidding aside, have a great trip and enjoy the wedding.
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Thank you, m'Lady. It should be interesting since not only will the ex- be there with her hubby, but a lot of my son's mid-20's female friends.

I won't know whether to defecate or remove myself from the appliance.

"Back seat" ??? I wanna' sit up FRONT, so I can stick my head out the window and let my tongue flap in the breeze all the way to Ohio!

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pchinvegas said:
The heat is on here in Vegas, we looking a 110 on Saturday ! But it's a dry heat!
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Don't you just LOVE when they say that? :cool:
 
Ozarkgal said:
That Guy..I would like to hear more about the native revival project. We have many beautiful wildflowers here that are starting to bloom out now. They're beautiful along the roadsides, and when we first moved here I wanted a native wild flower garden. I dug different ones up and replanted them, but was not real successful in getting them to grow in a garden.
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The Native Revival Nursery is a pretty great place. They collect and propagate plants from all over the area. In my case, the California Central Coast. Going native is a great way to guarantee better success in the garden.

As for wildflowers . . . was going to post a link for you but am still trying to figure out how to do stuff with this bitter Apple computer. It is NOT intuitive!

Most wildflowers do not transplant well and it's best to collect the seeds in the Fall. But, may I suggest you go to Wild Seed Farms online and get their catalogue. They have stuff specifically for all regions of the U.S. and great information on how to be successful. Have been using their seeds for years and quite happy with the results.

Basically, get rid of all weeds in the area you wish to plant, scratch (!) the surface lightly (not tilling deeply as that will encourage more weeds), sow seed on surface and roll surface to ensure contact with soil. Best done in Fall which is what happens naturally and Winter moisture will have you singing praise in the Spring.
 
SifuPhil said:
Two more days and I'm off to my son's wedding in Ohio.

I've got mixed feelings on this that some of you might empathize with - I'm happy that he's found that special someone relatively early in life, but I'm distressed that "my little boy" is all grown up. :confused:

Now my biggest concern is the 6-hour drive that I'm sharing with two of his high-school buddies. I won't be able to drink much coffee on the way, so I'll probably become grouchy. When I get grouchy I get surly.
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Wow! Congrats to one and all. I know exactly how you feel about your little boy gone to becoming a grown man. They'll always be our little ones but it's so interesting and quite satisfying to relate to them as adults. Have a great time, Daddy-O!

Now, as for the road trip with the Boyz . . . best of luck on that...
 
pchinvegas said:
The heat is on here in Vegas, we looking a 110 on Saturday ! But it's a dry heat!
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110? 110?!?!? 110 . . . !!! Yeah, I always love that, "It's a dry heat." We all know it's true, though. High heat and humidity are the worst. For a wimpy guy like me, I always mumble, "But, it's a HOT heat . . . "
 
SifuPhil said:
ETA: Is this the Wild Seed Farms you're referring to?

Wild Seed Farms
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Yeah! Thanks! Attention Ozarkgal!!

Some day I'll bite into this mushy Apple and figure it out . . . maybe. Saw a book, "Mac for Windows Users". Might be a good read for me... Bought one "How to do Everything Mac" which was kinda ok but not what I'd hoped for. #@%^&*! computer thingy.
 
Thank you, That Guy and Ozarkgal, for the link to that site. I've ordered a catalog, and noticed a pretty Cardinal plate on there, too. I think I should have that :p...but now I can't find the page it was on, so will keep looking. Nice site and lots of pretty flowers!!!!
 

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