Floral Delights

May 24, 2016

Good morning.  It's cloudy outside with temps around 57F degrees.  Today's high will be around 63F degrees.  Tis a nice Spring day for doing errands.  At least I hope so.  I started warming up late yesterday afternoon, and sometime during the night I developed a whopper of a headache. 

I finally took an Excedrin Migraine a little while ago, and I surely do hope it gets rid of this headache.  SIL Eddie came by yesterday, but I told him there was a hold on any work on the bathroom until I felt better. 

Headache or no, in a little while Pogo and I are going to pick up Eddie and go looking for floor tiles and a few other things that are on my shopping list.  Eddie might be called back to work soon, so we want to get this bathroom finished pronto. 

I'd also like to set aside one day this week to visit Aunt Lucy.  I do chat with her on the phone , but the "in person" visit is special.  She and I are like a couple of old matriarchs, and we have so much in common.  I truly wish she could have been in my life all these years passed.  However, we don't have time to languish over the past.  Today is what is important and I'd like to keep it for as long as I can.

Yesterday, I took my camera outside to get a few photos to share of the new plants.  First, here are all those gorgeous petunias.

This piece hanging down had broken off the plant, so I tucked it into the dirt hoping that it would grow new roots.  We'll see.

Next is the new planter pot where we've put the tomato plants.  I can't wait to see how this works out.  We've placed it near the shed until we decide where is the best place for it. 

And lastly, here's a shot of the new little edging fence.  I need to pick up more of it to use on the other side of the house in the big garden.

Well that's all my news for today.  It's time to stuff my adorable self into some clothes and head on out to pick up Eddie.  So, till tomorrow, Y'all have a magnificent day.

Hugs, Edna B.

Scrumptious Petunias

May 23, 2016

Good morning.  The sun is shining and the temperature is in the high 50's at the moment.  However, I am cold.  It started yesterday afternoon with a nasty case of the chills, and I haven't warmed up yet.

Yesterday, Joe and I took one of the new big planters outside and filled it with garden soil.  Joe planted both my new tomato plants in it.  Today I'll take some photos of it.  After that, all the new Petunias got planted. 

This first group of three beautiful colors got planted in the kiln just outside Pogo's storm door.  I'm hoping they will grow tall and hang down around the sides of the kiln.  (check out the names too, they are delicious!)

 

These next two beauties are planted in the rooster welcome planter just outside my door.

 

 

And lastly, this last pretty Petunia was planted in a pot by itself, and it sits on one of my steps.

 

 

I'm not sure why this last image is so much bigger than the others because in reality it is the same size or smaller.  Hmmm, must be because there is only one item in the image.  Ah well, who cares.

 

After the planting, I came inside and made lunch for myself and Pogo.  We had plans to check the floor tiles at Lowes right after lunch, but that's when my chills started.  I was so cold that I wrapped up in two blankets and crawled onto my lounge chair.  After a while, I was able to take a nap. 

 

When I woke from my nap, I was still quite cold and not feeling so good.  So I put on my jammies and called it a day.  Today I feel okay, just a bit sluggish, but I'm still cold.  I don't know of any virus that's going around, so I hope I'm not coming down with something. 

 

I have a bit of interesting info to share today.  Ever notice the little plastic tab that holds the wrapper closed on your loaf of bread?  Ever wonder why they are not always the same color?  This will explain that. 

 

 

Please just remember to cut this little plastic tab in half before discarding it.  In it's present state, it could kill a small being.

 

Now I'm going to finish my coffee while I catch up a bit on my morning blog reading.  So, till tomorrow, Y'all have a fantabulous day.

 

Hugs, Edna B.

It's A Great Day For Planting

May 22, 2016

Good morning.  Today will be cloudy with a slight breeze and temps around 61F degrees.  Sounds like a pretty good day to work in the yard.  Maybe plant some tomatoes??

Yesterday my friend Ellen came for a visit, and we took Pogo and went shopping at Home Depot.  I looked at all the floor tiles but did not find anything I liked.  Next we looked for the little white fence edging to put around the flower gardens.  Of course, they did not have any of that either.  But we did find another pretty little fence edge so I bought that.

The fence materials are at the back of the garden center, so of course we had to walk around the whole garden center.  Oh my, the trouble I could have got into here!!  I did my best to be good, but I couldn't resist buying a few new plants.  I'll see about taking some photos of them today.

We left the garden center and stopped by Burger King for some take out lunch.  Then we headed for the park, where we sat and watched the geese and ducks while we enjoyed our lunch.  All in all, we had a fun time out together. 

Later, after I got home, it was time to take Joe grocery shopping.  Not even halfway through this shopping, I ran out of steam.  As soon as I got home and put the groceries away, I put on my jammies and curled up in my comfy lounge chair.  Ohhhhhhh, this felt sooooo good!!

Pogo and I had a late supper, and after supper I did a bit of crocheting on the Scarlet afghan.  I finally reached the halfway mark.  Here's a photo of this afghan.

Today, I'm hoping to plant the new tomato plants and flowers that I bought yesterday.  I also want to take a trip to Lowes to look at their floor tiles and check out the garden center (of course!). 

I have some photos from my garden to share today.  This first photo is my little lilac bush.  I love lilacs and can't wait for this plant to get bigger.

For Mother's Day, DIL Janet brought me a whole basket of calla lily plants which have already been planted in one of the small gardens.  Isn't this pretty? 

Well now it's time to get dressed to go outside and play in the dirt.  Yes, yes, yes!  So, till tomorrow, Y'all have a fantabulous day.

Hugs, Edna B.

Shopping Can Be Good For The Soul

May 20, 2016

Good morning.  Well it rained most of the night, but the sun is shining now.  It's 55F degrees right now, but it is supposed to get up to 75F degrees in a few hours.  Woo Hoo!!  I absolutely love Spring time. 

Well, yesterday SIL Eddie, Pogo and I went shopping to find us some super bargains.  We ooohed and aahed over quite a few things, but were careful shoppers.  My big purchase was four large bags of mulch that were on sale for 4bags/$10.  I did find a really nice suitcase, but I decided to think about that for a while. 

Eddie and I both found something that we did not need but decided to buy anyway.  Eddie bought a new nozzle for his garden hose, and I bought a Micromaster cooker pan for my microwave.  Both items were inexpensive, and we each came away happy with our purchases.

Before we headed for home, we stopped at a nearby McDonalds for lunch.  The local birds were happy to get the bread from Pogo's burger and Eddie's French fries.  There were two blue jays and a couple of sparrows mixed in with the gulls.  Next time I go there, I'll get extra fries for the birds.

Today I dug some photos out of my archives of a visit to a nearby pond a few years ago to see a pair of swans with their nest full of eggs.  This first photo shows Mom sitting on her nest.

And here are the treasures that she is protecting and keeping warm.

Always nearby, Dad keeps watch over his family to protect them from any harm.

We're not really very different from our wildlife.  One would think that Man would have more respect for our birds and animals.  We wouldn't last very long without them.  It takes all of us working together and respecting each other to keep our Earth alive.

 My goodness, I had not planned on any sort of rant here, but I really do love nature and it hurts to see people treating our birds and animals badly.  When I go to the park to watch the ducks and geese, there is always at least one mother there letting her kids throw rocks at the birds.  Many days, there are even adults standing around with fishing poles (and hooks) in the water where the birds are.  If these people have no respect for the birds, why can't they go somewhere else?

On a happier note, today is turning out to be such a lovely day that I think Pogo and I will spend a little time outside in the yard.  It's time now for me to get dressed and find some fun mischief for us to get into.  So, till Sunday, Y'all have a fantabulous weekend.

Hugs, Edna B.

Life Has Been Busy Changing Plans

May 19, 2016

Good morning.  It's looking a bit cloudy outside my window, but I'm sure the sun will be shining ever so brightly in a little while.  Today's temps are supposed to get up to almost 70F degrees.  At the moment though, it's only 53F degrees. 

During the night temps were in the low to mid 40's.  That's great for sleeping, but now that the heat is off I'm having to adjust to these cooler temps again.  It's not easy telling myself that I have to come out from under the blanket in the morning.  However, in another few weeks, I'll be longing for these cooler "sleeping" nights.  Sighhh, sometimes you just can't win.

SIL Eddie and I had plans to take Aunt Lucy out to lunch today, but she just called and has a mass to go to.  She won't be home until around 1 p.m., and we would have to heading home at that time.  So, we'll make it one day next week. 

As for life, well it got in the way again yesterday, and all plans had to be changed again.  Some weeks that's how it goes in the real world.  Also, I got an estimate from another contractor for the porch, and OMG it is several thousand dollars higher than the first estimate.  I'm going to have to do a bit of re-thinking on what kind of porch I want. 

I found another crochet pattern for a cardigan shrug.  This one looks a bit lacier than the first one I found.  As soon as I can decide on a color, I just might try this pattern. 

Seeing as how my plans for today have been changed, I think I might take Pogo and go shopping.  The National Wholesale store a couple towns over is having a wicked good sale.  Poland Spring Water is on sale, so I'll pick up a couple of these.  This is what Pogo and I drink. 

I found an adorable sign on the web that I wanted to share here.  This one is for all us animal lovers. 

Or cat hair!!  Also, seeing little stuffed toys everywhere is a good sign that pets live in the home.  Having fur babies in your life will help you to live longer.  It's a win win situation.

Now I think I'll call SIL Eddie to let him know that our plans have changed.  Then I think I'll get dressed and Pogo and I will head out to go shopping.  So, till tomorrow, Y'all have a fantabulous day.

Hugs, Edna B.

I Can Get Crazy When I Have To

May 18, 2016

Good morning.  It's another beautiful day here in my little part of New England.  The sun is shining, and my little birds are chirping that they need more seed in their feeder.  As soon as I finish posting, I will tend to the bird feeder.

Yesterday, life happened and SIL Eddie could not come by.  No biggie.  I kept busy putting things away and packing up a big box of new clothes for my daughter Laura Jean.  I'm only about half done with her shopping though.  This week I'll pick out some new sweat shirts and pants in lots of pretty colors.  She has hypothermia, and these will keep her nice and warm on the cooler days.

I need to call Aunt Lucy today and let her know that Eddie and I will be picking her up tomorrow to go out for lunch.  While Lucy and I were chatting on the phone last night, she wanted to know if I'd like to meet up for lunch one day.  Yes, Aunt Lucy, I'd love to. 

Eddie is coming by this morning.  I don't know if he already bought the new bathroom sink, or if we are going shopping for it.  Either way is okay with me.  I'm easy to please.  (most of the time)

Yesterday was a bit uneasy with one of the dwarfs.  He had turned on the faucet in the kitchen sink and walked away.  When I questioned why the water was running, he said it was so the grease would not clog up the drain.  What????  I told him that in no uncertain terms was anyone to be putting grease down the drains.  He could not understand why and was pretty upset with me for scolding him.  This is a middle aged man who should know better.  Finally, I told him he would do things my way or find a new place to live.  It's that simple.

Today I have a new quick page for you.  This one features Toto and Zlata, two of my favorite scrap characters.  I hope you can use it.

Here is your download link:
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I borrowed an image from the web of a super tee shirt for doggie moms.  Boy, this describes me to a "T". 

Well now I must get dressed and start the breakfast dishes.  If I have to go shopping with Eddie, I can't go in my jammies.  So, till tomorrow, Y'all have a fantabulous day.

Hugs, Edna B.

You Know You're Old When You Get Excited About Washing A Window

May 17, 2016

Good morning.  The sun is shining, but it will be hiding behind the clouds on and off throughout the day.  The weather report for the next week is looking really good with temps ranging from the upper 60's to the upper 70's all week. 

Yesterday, SIL Eddie and Kevin came by for a while.  Kevin watered all my plants and shrubs outside while Eddie washed a few windows for me.  Sad to say, I catch on to new fangled things rather slowly these days.  However, I think I've finally figured out how to open and flip the windows out so that I can wash them myself.  At least I'll give it a try when they are dirty again.

Eddie took some measurements, and will pick up a new sink for my bathroom.  The one I have is old and starting to get all crackily around the drain.  I think it was initially installed more than thirty five years ago. 

By the time Joe got home from work yesterday, I had used up all my energy, so the blueberry plants will have to be planted today.  I think I'm going to leave them in the pots they came with.  At least until I see how big they will get.  I can always get bigger pots later on.

I did not take photos yesterday, so I dug into my archives for a couple photos from May 2013.  The first photo is a beautiful Quince shrub.  I just love the color of this plant.  This is one of the things that I miss about work.  The Mrs had so many beautiful plants and trees on her property.

Another thing that I miss about work is all the birds and the wildlife that lived on her property.  I used to love watching the little red squirrels scurrying around by the bird feeder looking for food.  They were so tiny and adorable.

I must say though, that Nature is all I miss.   I heard from someone who still works there, and she said that the Mrs is still mean and cranky all the time.  I definitely do not miss this. 

Today I want to call Aunt Lucy.  It's been a couple of weeks since we've talked on the phone and I want to make sure she is okay.  Maybe Pogo and I can take a ride to visit with her this week.  I'd like that. 

Well, I think I want to get dressed now and put some of my things in the bathroom into a box so that they won't be in Eddie's way if he shows up with a new sink to install.  So, till tomorrow, Y'all have a fantabulous day.

Hugs, Edna B.