Busy Busy Busy

What a week!  I’m getting ready to head for Ohio.  I have cut my front grass and Kevin’s front grass.  I bought the paint for my shed, which Kevin is going to paint while I am gone.  Renea will be watering my flowers.  I also finished the rocks in front of my deck.  Sure looks good.  Not sure what area I will tackle when I return. 

 

 

I finished digging up the bulbs of the Red Spider Lilies that are growing in odd places in my yard.  I put them in a long planter with some dirt.  Hopefully, they will come back next year.  I really like them.

 

Renea has been picking up bags of pecans.  I have helped her a couple of times.  We sure do have a bunch of them and are trying to get them before the squirrels do.  The last time we were picking them up the squirrels were not happy with us.  We could hear them chattering away up in the trees.

 

Earlier this week Reggie came over and detailed my car.  It was decided that the car should have a good coat of wax before taking my trip.  Thank you Reggie.

 

I’ve also been to the store to pick up a few items to have with me in the car; snacks, oj, etc.

 

I’m really looking forward to going to Ohio and seeing family and friends.  It’s been quite a while since I’ve been there.  Kevin, Renea and my granddogs will be taking care of my place while I am gone.  I think maybe I should leave them a “to do” list. 

 

I even found time to put up a few Halloween decorations.  I will be back in time to vote and go on my weekend trip with the Prime Timers. 

 

Yesterday was laundry and starting to pack.  Other than that I’m just getting everything caught up so I can head out. 

We Shall See

When Isaac first entered the gulf it was supposed to head north, hit the panhandle of Florida and we were going to get a lot of rain.  As you all know, Isaac went northwest and hit Louisiana (again).  At this point we were supposed to get a lot of rain from the outer bands.  However, we were in the middle – rain to the east and rain to the west.  We didn’t get anything but a few drops.  Then Isaac went north and northeast.  Now, according to last night’s news, we are going to get rain from Isaac today and tomorrow.  We shall see. 

 

Meanwhile, I’ve been going about my daily routine; laundry, cutting grass, watering my flowers and trees, etc., etc., etc.  It has been really hot and humid so I do most of my outside work in the morning or evening.  I still haven’t started my “other” rock garden.  It’s just been too hot. 

 

Last year, before Jim passed away, he and Kevin planted a couple of cuttings from Kevin and Renea’s pampas grass.  They put one on each side of the driveway near the front of the property.  Well, I’m sure you all remember that I told you both Ryan and Renea ran over the one on the south side when they cut the grass.  Needless to say, it died.  However, the one on the north side of the driveway is doing great.  It even has a stalk with one of those feathery things on it. 

 

Last posting I mentioned about my azalea bushes.  Bush #1 only has a few sad blooms left, bush #3 is doing great, and bush #2 is now blooming.  I can’t believe I get so excited about my plants, but it makes me feel good to know all my work and TLC is working. 

  

While digging around doing my planting, etc., I found some bulbs and didn’t know what they were.  I had a pot of dirt sitting in my backyard, so I threw them in there.  Well, the other day I found this growing in the pot.  I have no idea what it is.  I will be doing some research, but if anyone has any ideas feel free to let me know.  I’m really curious. 

 

 

For my next project I would like to plant two tulip poplar trees on the north side of my driveway.  We had one in our backyard on Boomer Road and I really liked it.  I’m also planning to plant a couple of crepe myrtles.  I have two that I received from the Arbor Day Foundation and so far they are doing good.  They are still in pots next to my house.  Also, Kevin and Renea have a couple in their yard and I have been researching how to take a cutting from them and start them.  Wish me luck.  All the ones around here are pink, deep pink and red.  I would like a white one, so I guess I’ll have to buy that one. 

 

I’ve been busy with the Prime Timers at church.  Friday before last we had an International Dinner.  Linda made up a list of countries and each person chose one.  We then had to bring food specific to that country.  I chose Italy and took lasagna and garlic bread.  It was a hit.  We also had Chinese, Mexican, southern soul food, and a salad.  Great selection of food.  Linda brought the desserts and one was better than the other. 

 

Our business is on hold right now.  Kevin’s job has him working 12 hour shifts on rotating nights.  He is either sleeping or working.  Brian is getting everyone’s yard work caught up, including his own.  We are hoping to get an inventory built up over the winter.  I will let you know when we are a go again.

 

Doing laundry today.  Time to go fold some clothes.