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Ask and ye shall receive.

Thanks Tina. It is so nice and roomy in here.

I was gone most of the day(errands), on a good note the property taxes are paid for another year and I even got some potato seed in the varieties I wanted.

Paid taxes are good. potatoes are exciting! I'm glad you got out today.

Yay for potatoes seed that you wanted..and better yet is that you have a place to plant them. So happy for you.

Taxes are not be a good subject, but , I am glad they are paid.

I had ordered seed potatoes and gave them away after Johnny died. I knew I wouldn't get them planted. It's so satisfying digging up full grown potatoes. Just something about putting your hands in the dirt and bringing up a beautiful potato.

Well I am in a mess. The tag on Johnny's van will expire tomorrow. It needs to be inspected. Colby is afraid to drive it. Tracy has hurt his back and can't drive it. Chris lives almost 4 hours away. What to do?

It's hard to believe we're in need of rain after the fall and winter we had but it's so dry and the wind made it impossible to even work outside today.

Ia there someone from his church that can help with the tags, Sheri?

That is just what I was thinking. Surely there is someone there that would be very happy to help you....Also, Under the circumstances I would think you could be given an extension ?I

Goodnight everyone..sleep well.

Sweet dreams, Carol.

Great idea.

Good Morning

Thanks for the suggestions but I'm just going to man up and try to drive that thing myself. Might as well get used to being on my own. It's not raining so that's a plus.

You will do fine Bestofour.

I put out the plastic bird feeder....they have it spinning like a 'merry go round'.

Oh my bird feeders........I should have washed mine while I was washing my pots. I guess that job will go on my list huh ?

Sheri, you will do fine...I myself do my best not to drive in the rain or bad weather. I think it is just good sense.

And Sheri when someone is on their own, it is ok for them to ask for help if/when they need it....But yes, you will do fine.

Sweet dreams all.

I was scared out of my wits but I got gas and the inspection. I can't see out of the right mirror so I got in a lane and stayed in it and made it there and back.

My bird feeders stay out all year but I filled them up again this week and refreshed the hummingbird feeders.

Why cant you see out of the right mirror, Sheri ? It should be adjustable. Perhaps it is broken ?? So very glad that you got your inspection and gas. It will get easier, just give it time.

You are so lucky that you can keep your bird feeders up year round. The birds never have to go away...that must be so nice.

Goodnight everyone. Sleep well.

I don't know about Sheri's truck but with ours it took two people to adjust the right side mirror. The driver in place and a second to move the mirror. In, out, up, down until the driver can see. Now I'm really heading to bed.

We only have full size trucks here to drive, it makes me miss my little hatchback when trying to find a parking spot though. It takes some practice Bestofour.

My feeders break in Winter from the cold so we just throw the seed out on the snow. I really enjoy watching the little yellow finches that have arrived now. I can see the feeder from the kitchen window so I get to enjoy them while washing dishes.

I am going to pick up GB at lunch time.

Have fun with your GB, Sunny.

I try Tina but he is a grumpy old man in a 5 year old body.

Gracious..kids can sometimes be a handfull, can't they ?? Safe travels to pick up Gb, Sunny.

Last night Heidi had wanted me to call her...last night did not work out, so I ask her today what she wanted when I went over to get the tomato plants that her dad had for me. LOL..She wanted a me to play a game with her. There us the pig that you feed plastic hamburgers to until he pops. That was a fun time.

I have a daffodil blooming, it's not much but where I live....it is something to brag about.

brag away ! I think you should.

How many days were you talking of snow ???
Any blooming flowers need to be shared and celebrated.

Just keep the grands away from it. Cora picked everyone of mine when they bloomed. Good thing is, she brought them in to me.

12:07 am

Going to bed. Sweet Dreams.

Yes, Daffs are wonderful. All of mine dried up over the last several years due to draught. So enjoy it.
Sweet dreams all.

Woke up, and now I can't sleep. So this is my early morning walk thru.

So sorry for your flowers drying up, Tina.

I am hoping I can go back to sleep in a while.

Tina, has your area seen this type of drought before....'in the olden days'?

Enjoy those 'fresh cut' flowers Junie.

Well, yes, we've seen droughts before. But the main difference here is it looks like it may not end. We may see a rare year of lots of rain but they will be rarer and rarer, Even my native plants are thirsty and failing, becoming fewer. Think of the dust bowl of the "30s and happening on a much grander scale. Climate change is not playing around.

Sorry to hear that Tina. All I know of this area is no matter the temp on the gauge, it feels hotter than that same temp would feel in Mid Illinois.

That's kind of nice in the winter, though.

Yea, I guess you are right there...

Dropping in to say goodnight. Sweet Dreams everyone.

Good morning !

I dropped asleep as soon as my program was over last night. Never said good night to anyone. I must have needed the zzz's.

Yes, you must have. Good rest is always a good thing. Glad you got some.

Good Morning , almost after noon time,

Came in to do my bills... or make sure auto pay is doing it's job.... should have done it yesterday but good old arthritis was making itself known yesterday... could barely move much... today woke up ok...

My computer decided for itself this morning I needed a new password... had just reset it a couple weeks ago and it wouldn't work so went thru that this morn... then paid bills and came here... I swear it has a mind of it's own....

It's been beautiful here the last couple weeks ... love sitting on patio in the early morn and watching the birds , of course Milo thinks the yard is his and tries to chase them away even it they are on the 6 ft fence.. evidently it's his too... he's happy when they fly away and doesn't notice when they just go to the other side of the yard ... silly dog he is ..

Hubby had both his cataracts removed, second eye is going slower than first but doing ok... has one more appt... then we can both go get new glasses and we can go to visit kids... they have had their shots and so have we ...and Derek has graduated now so we can celebrate that too.. no real ceremony but he didn't want to walk anyway... he is working at the store now and loves it... he graduated with a B avg --- so much for the school telling us he was unteachable.... best thing we ever did was put both of them in the online school...

Well off to dust and vacuum my house.... ignore it for a week and it looks like we deserted the place


Have a good day all....
Nana

I've been outdoors all day....there is always something that needs to be done.

Yes, outside work is never done. Inside is never done either. It has taken me over 60 years to get that.

I knew both areas of work were never done. It used to make me crazy that Rod would complain about the grass being needed cut once a week or more. Like the house, and the clothes, and the cooking were all occasional chores ?!

Very sleepy. I think I will soon go to sleep for the night. Sleep well my friends.

Sweet dreams, Carol.

Good morning.

I hope you slept well, Tina.

All the snow in my yard is gone....I raked the last of the ground that needed it as well. Slowly but surely I am defeating that chore list...well for spring anyway.

It better not snow anymore because I just rearranged the shed and put away the snow blower and shovels.

I hope your snow is over, Sunny.

Well, for at least 5 to 6 months anyway.

My back step needs to be replaced but with the crazy prices on lumber this year, it definitely will not be happening. I feel bad for anyone needing lumber supplies lately.

No snow for a while ?? That is great news, Sunny.

Yes lumber is harder to get and the prices are skyrocketing. That is due to fires in Canada's western providences aand wild fires. The US buys a lot of our construction lumber from you guys and our work is on hold because of this.
Speaking of fires, there is one close to me. It looks like they have a handle on it. It was started on the side of the freeway by a big motor home burning. Then a little dit South of that a big rig truck exploded and started another fire south of me. Another one they have handled. I hope.

Sheesh! Provinces up there.

Goodnight sweet dreams everyone.

Sweet dreams all.

Sleep well, Tina.

Happy Cinco de Mayo.

Yes !! Happy Cinco de Mayo.

I miss celebrating this by going out to eat with my friend.

Goodnight. Sweet dreams you all. Sleep well.

Sweet dreams everyone.

It's snowing.

Oh ick, Sunny. I hope it's a short, farewell snow.

We have about 4 inches down so far.

oh my, NO!!! that is just WRONG !! I too hope it melts very soon !!

Bad snow !!

Sweet dreams all. I hope Sunny domes in and tells us the final inches if snow.

5 inches.

This is what I woke up to yesterday morning..

Oh my goodness..I hope it melts quickly.

I am sorry, Sunny. So much is delayed for you in a late snow. But a wee part of me envies that water you're getting. I could use it.

Tina, I wish we could share water....there are years when it just doesn't not seem to stop.

I took GB home tonight...it should make for a quiet weekend.

Your snow is beautiful Sunny but I'm sure it's aggravating. It's so windy here I don't want to go outside.

I wonder if scientists are working on directing rain? Someone was wondering if cloud seeding would work for us. I said you first need clouds. There was another answer after mine, longer and more science-y that basically ended with "You need clouds".
Sweet dreams all.

Good morning, DH is home today so I am putting him to work on the 'chore list'.....first he gets to clean the pipes and the chimney. I done it last time so I think it is only right that I get to share.

I need to re-edge the front flower bed if the weather allows.

Sharing is good, Sunny. Your mommy taught you well.

And when you are done, just head on over to my house. I am sure there are things we can find to do in my yard.

Do you have to move snow to re-edge, Sunny?
Today is donkey appreciation day. Donkeys make me smile.

No Tina, the front flower bed got spared most of the snow...just from the way it fell down with the wind. The snow should be all melted by the end of day though, it is calling for rain in the afternoon.

Junie, we'll share those chores with Rod as well.

Sunny, I do like the way you think.

You make me smile, Sunny.

I made a strawberry pie to take to Valarie's tomorrow. Followed my recipe perfectly..
IMO I think I should have used less strawberries, and sugar and more water and possibly a bit more cornstarch. I will.do.all of that with the next fresh fruit pie that I make.

Tomorrow as above, we will go to Valarie's...

sweet dreams all.

Happy Mother's Day!

Today I am hoping DH has some spare time to help me cut down an overgrown fir tree in the front corner of our yard.....I can see it 'falling' in the near future. It just sways in the wind and seems to be dying slowly.

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day !


I wish every mother and mother type a very special day !

Early morning walk thru.
It seems I did not come in and say goodnight last night. My apologies to you all.

I woke up coughing about an hour ago and decided to get up for awhile.

I hope everyone had a good Mother's Day. I did !

Popping in to say goodnight...seeings as I forgot to last night.

Sleep well, everyone. "See" you all tomorrow.

Sweet dreams all.