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Just had to tell you about our ATV ride this morning. We were out for about 2 hours and saw all kinds of neat things!! First of all, a gazillion tadpoles at a lake we stumbled upon...all with little legs starting to form. And...sitting there quietly in the water, waiting to munch on a few of those fat little tadpoles, was Mr. Snapping Turtle... and he was HUGE!!
Driving along we found moose prints in the sand and several droppings from the local bears. Saw a hawk and a sand hill crane as well. It was a good day...and we had a "blast".
Have been working on a hat out of a wool blend in a dusty rose color (I call it "dirty" rose). Hopefully, I'll have enough yarn to make the scarf, too!!! I'll share the pictures with you when it's done.
Now, I better get ready for work...why I volunteered to work this night shift is beyond me...but it's all "extra" money, so I'm not going to complain. I'm lucky to have a job...so many people don't!!
See ya soon!!!
Much cooler...and overcast...I miss the sun. But, I'm grateful for the rain!!! My gardens love it!!!
News of the last 24 hours...the DAMN birds. They eat entirely too much...as you can see from the results of hanging my clothes on the line!!!! But...I wouldn't trade their song for anything in the world. I can hear the Crackles out in the rock garden, enjoying the sun flower seeds and suet.
Took Oggie for a walk last night...and guess what we found?? A patch of wild strawberries!!! Only picked a handful or two...but they sure were sweet and tasty on a bowl of vanilla ice cream!!
I started dealing with some clutter in my craft room a few days ago. If I was in my right mind...I would get rid of the majority of it!! I just CAN'T do it!! I'll never live long enough to finish up everything on my "Bucket List"!!! And Lord knows I have enough yarn!!!!!
Better get busy!!!
See ya later!!
Well, here she is...Ms. Allie Lorraine...the final "apple of my eye". Naturally, she's a beautiful little girl...with all 10 fingers and all 10 toes. I sure am a lucky girl!!!
I worked all week-end, and was certainly happy to see it end. I'm not an old woman, by any means...but I'm finding this job of mine takes more and more out of me as time goes on. But..."never say die"...and I will keep pushing myself until I decide to retire.
Today, there is really nothing special planned. John and I went through the chest freezer this morning and made a list of all the food we have. Lord knows we won't starve to death!!! On to the next task....I cleaned both bathrooms and John did the tub for me. (I just hate that job!!) And now I'm in the process of changing the sheets. So it's been busy enough.
Nice breeze...think I might as well wash our pillows and get them out on the line. It's supposed to rain tomorrow!! Yeah...think I'll do that.
Be safe...see you soon!!
Just a short post to let you know I'm still amongst the living. I know...it's been awhile. Busy, busy, busy!!!
Got home from our visit to Michigan. Was nice to see the family...and of course, meet that new grand-daughter of ours!!! What a cutie-pie! Will share pictures when I can find where John put them on the computer.
And...FINALLY...the baby afghan is finished and delivered. Never thought I'd see the day!!! But...they seemed to like it and hopefully, that's the LAST one I'll have to make for any new babies in THIS family. Much too early to start on any for great-grandchildren!! :)
Work today, but a short shift...a good thing. Traveling takes alot out of me...time to concentrate on other things.
Have a great day...looks like the sky is breaking and we just might see some sunshine!!
Seems like there's ALWAYS something to do. Have been working, of course, trying to keep this house up as it should be, playing in my gardens and trying to finish that darn baby blanket. (No it's NOT finished yet, but am getting close to putting the border on!!)
Picked up a new "fire pit" for the back yard. Looks pretty nice...now I just hope we use it. John also put the Bimini top on the boat...something else we haven't used in a few years. Maybe this will be the year, if it ever warms up enough to kill off the black flies!!!
We had a yard sale last Sunday...did pretty good...and alot of "treasures" were sold. Still much more to get rid of, and hopefully, we'll have another sale in a few weeks. This time on a Saturday...when everyone is out and about!!
Better get ready for work...enjoy your week-end.
Just came off my 3 day work week--Friday, Saturday and a split shift on Sunday. That one damn near kills me...but the $$ is good!! No complaints here! I offered to work a party tonight as well...group of 75..coming in for "a few drinks". Only problem is...they won't arrive until 10:00 p.m. So much for a good night's sleep!!
Not much accomplished today. Went to the "bone cracker" this morning, hit a few thrift stores, a moving sale (a mosaic pot and saucer), bank, post office and stopped by the grocery store. Hubby took me out for a coffee, burger and a muffin...so didn't have to mess with lunch!!! Nice treat.
No rain...at the moment. Looks like we're going to see some sun and warmer temps by mid-week. Maybe this will get rid of those nasty black flies!!
Got a few more rows done on that baby blanket. I WILL get that thing done by the end of the week!!!!
Check out my whiskey barrels....petunias, spikes and if ya look close...Vinca vines!!! Should look "fuller" in a few weeks. Yup...the grass is a real problem this year...guess we better get those brown patches planted before it gets too hot.
I just LOVE summer!!!
Can you believe it?? More rain...and why does this NOT surprise me?? After all, we had 2 days of sunny weather this week!!! I shouldn't complain...and slap me for doing so. We could be in the middle of flooded basements, or worse...strong winds and tornadoes...or worse...these days, the list is endless.
Managed to get my whiskey barrels planted..as well as my flower pots. Had to replace my dead Japanese bush...with a hydrangea. Planted a few marigolds, as these are John's favorites. I need to get out and work on the rock garden some more...but NOT in the mud. I'm trying to do a small area at a time, so things don't look or become so over-whelming!!! Wish me luck.
Take a peek at my front yard..it's lookin' good!!
Got a few more rows done on the baby blanket...won't be long now...God willing!!! Infact, I'm heading to my craft room now, to see if I can finish up this skein of yarn!!
See ya later...
