And for the benefit of Bruce, who will recognize where this photo was taken, here is a picture of the seeding we are doing.
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Photos
And for the benefit of Bruce, who will recognize where this photo was taken, here is a picture of the seeding we are doing.
Spring has sprung ! ! ! (but it's not summer yet)
What incredibly gorgeous weather we have had for the past week or so. I even have roses blooming already. About 6 blossoms on my red climbing rose and three buds about to open on the yellow rose. Today (and the remainder of the week I think) temps are up into the 80's. I have been outside working in my flowers, feeding my azaleas, trimming roses and planting new annuals, etc. I got so warm I decided maybe it was time to put on my swimsuit and try out the pool. Oh.....My......Gosh ! ! ! ! I wouldn't have believed that 72 degree water could feel so COLD ! ! ! Trust me, it is not exactly swimming weather yet. I remember when I lived in Maine we loved it when the pool temp got up to 72. What was I thinking ! ! ! Guess I have been spoiled. However, I haven't totally given up and at least I got some sun for a little while.
Jack had several loads of loam hauled in yesterday for what used to be part of the driveway and will now become part of the lawn. Joe (our jack-of-all-trades) is here working getting the new section of lawn seeded and Jack is putting together lights that he is making to line the new long driveway. He had Joe put up some PVC pipes into the ground maybe 15' or so apart and Jack is trying to fashion some lights to put on top of them. He found some wonderful galvanized funnels that must be at least 18" in diameter and is going to wire them to act as "lampshades" on the PVC pipe. I think they will be really cute and will fit in appropriately with the farm landscape. His creative side is really kicking in with these. I will post a photo once they are completed.
Jack had several loads of loam hauled in yesterday for what used to be part of the driveway and will now become part of the lawn. Joe (our jack-of-all-trades) is here working getting the new section of lawn seeded and Jack is putting together lights that he is making to line the new long driveway. He had Joe put up some PVC pipes into the ground maybe 15' or so apart and Jack is trying to fashion some lights to put on top of them. He found some wonderful galvanized funnels that must be at least 18" in diameter and is going to wire them to act as "lampshades" on the PVC pipe. I think they will be really cute and will fit in appropriately with the farm landscape. His creative side is really kicking in with these. I will post a photo once they are completed.
Friday, March 23, 2007
How to leave a comment
Apparently several people have had difficulty figuring out how to leave a comment to my posts. Thought it might be a good idea to post instructions on the process. Once you read a post in the blog (mine or someone else's), click on the bottom of the post where it says "0 comments" or "1 comment" or whatever. This will take you to a new page where there is a box to type in your comment. Once you type in that comment, you are required to fill in the box that says "Word Verification". Just type into that box the letters that you see above the box. Then click either blogger (if you have a blog of your own you can use that box), other, or anonymous, and finally click Publish Your Comment. Done......
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Jack's newest "baby"
Figured it was time I posted photos of Jack's newest baby......the 1948 Jeep CJ2A with 22,000 miles on it that he purchased from a guy in Ohio thru ebay. Here she is in all her glory......By the way, he has named her "June Bug"
He is so proud of this little Jeep and it sure seems to run "like a top", particularly after he changed the oil, plugs, etc. He has joined an online forum with other Jeep owners and has gotten lots of advice from other members who have similar vehicles.
I had my first "Master Gardeners" class this week and really enjoyed it. I think much of the subject matter may get a bit boring (particularly things like scientific names of plants, pest control and such) but will do my best to absorb the information we are given. Let's hope I don't make a fool of myself and flunk the mid-term and final exams ! ! ! Been a long time, after all, since I have been in school. There are 39 people (the maximum allowed) in the class and apparently there is a waiting list for the class next year. I am particularly enjoying the opportunity to meet new people and if nothing else, this will be a good opportunity for me to make some new friends.
It wasn't a particularly wonderful day for me today in the sense that my brand new van got crunched quite badly in an automobile accident earlier today. And I can't even blame it on Jack ! ! ! I was driving and he was just a passenger. Fortunately no one was injured but my van is now missing much of the front end. Had to be towed off by a wrecker and we will await instructions from the insurance adjuster as to what the next step will be. Apparently the local Nissan dealer in Valdosta (we bought the van in Tallahassee) does not do body work so we will have to find out where Allstate Ins. recommends we get it repaired. My agent says I should hear from the adjuster no later than tomorrow. Fortunately we have a "yard full" of vehicles so I won't lack for transportation and, of course, it was a blessing that everyone seems to be fine. Apparently the young man who was driving the other vehicle (a pick-up truck hauling an open trailer) only had a learner's permit and was alone in the vehicle. Guess we will let the insurance companies deal with all that ! !
Not much else exciting for the moment, but you must never know what might happen tomorrow ! ! ! Will keep you posted. Hope all my friends/relatives out there are doing fine, and for heavens sakes, don't get into any accidents. Take good care.
He is so proud of this little Jeep and it sure seems to run "like a top", particularly after he changed the oil, plugs, etc. He has joined an online forum with other Jeep owners and has gotten lots of advice from other members who have similar vehicles.
I had my first "Master Gardeners" class this week and really enjoyed it. I think much of the subject matter may get a bit boring (particularly things like scientific names of plants, pest control and such) but will do my best to absorb the information we are given. Let's hope I don't make a fool of myself and flunk the mid-term and final exams ! ! ! Been a long time, after all, since I have been in school. There are 39 people (the maximum allowed) in the class and apparently there is a waiting list for the class next year. I am particularly enjoying the opportunity to meet new people and if nothing else, this will be a good opportunity for me to make some new friends.
It wasn't a particularly wonderful day for me today in the sense that my brand new van got crunched quite badly in an automobile accident earlier today. And I can't even blame it on Jack ! ! ! I was driving and he was just a passenger. Fortunately no one was injured but my van is now missing much of the front end. Had to be towed off by a wrecker and we will await instructions from the insurance adjuster as to what the next step will be. Apparently the local Nissan dealer in Valdosta (we bought the van in Tallahassee) does not do body work so we will have to find out where Allstate Ins. recommends we get it repaired. My agent says I should hear from the adjuster no later than tomorrow. Fortunately we have a "yard full" of vehicles so I won't lack for transportation and, of course, it was a blessing that everyone seems to be fine. Apparently the young man who was driving the other vehicle (a pick-up truck hauling an open trailer) only had a learner's permit and was alone in the vehicle. Guess we will let the insurance companies deal with all that ! !
Not much else exciting for the moment, but you must never know what might happen tomorrow ! ! ! Will keep you posted. Hope all my friends/relatives out there are doing fine, and for heavens sakes, don't get into any accidents. Take good care.
Monday, March 5, 2007
Just rambings.....
Hello again everyone. Hope y'all are having a great day ! ! Beautiful one here today, although temps got down into the 30's again last night. Hopefully our cooler weather is about done for this year. The peach trees are now in blossom and warm weather is just around the corner.
Jack is off to Valdosta to get a hitch for my van. He is now the proud owner of a 1948 Jeep which he bought this week-end on ebay. He has been looking for one for a while....although don't ask me why we really need it. The yard is full of vehicles now, but you know about "boys and their toys". Anyway, we will be driving up to a place called Seaman, Ohio to pick it up sometime later this week. Should be an easy drive (about 12 hrs.) as it is straight up I-75. I've warned Jack, however, that payment for his buying the jeep is that he gets to stop at all the outlet malls along the way so I can shop ! ! ! Believe it or not this jeep only has 22,000 miles on it. Apparently it was owned by a farmer who only used it on his farm and it was garaged when not in use. Looks good in the photos, it is blue. Jack talked with the guy on the phone and got all the details. He has been researching jeeps for a while now and buying various books about them. He learned to drive on a jeep on his grandfather's farm and I hope he will enjoy this one.
And speaking of ebay, I have been trying my hand at selling a few items lately. Had pretty good luck with the first batch and will see how the latest ones do. I've been trying to clean out my closets and figured this was a way to get rid of some things that I either don't, won't or can't wear any longer. Kind of fun actually and I have enjoyed the experience.
Plans are now pretty well set for our trip to New Jersey the end of April for cousin Margot's wedding. Hotel reservations have been made and Bruce and Jodi have their airline reservations. Should be a great time I think. The reception will be held at a place called Mayfair Farms in West Orange, NJ (www.mayfairfarms.com) and it looks like a lovely place for a wedding reception. Check it out on the web.
Jack is off to Valdosta to get a hitch for my van. He is now the proud owner of a 1948 Jeep which he bought this week-end on ebay. He has been looking for one for a while....although don't ask me why we really need it. The yard is full of vehicles now, but you know about "boys and their toys". Anyway, we will be driving up to a place called Seaman, Ohio to pick it up sometime later this week. Should be an easy drive (about 12 hrs.) as it is straight up I-75. I've warned Jack, however, that payment for his buying the jeep is that he gets to stop at all the outlet malls along the way so I can shop ! ! ! Believe it or not this jeep only has 22,000 miles on it. Apparently it was owned by a farmer who only used it on his farm and it was garaged when not in use. Looks good in the photos, it is blue. Jack talked with the guy on the phone and got all the details. He has been researching jeeps for a while now and buying various books about them. He learned to drive on a jeep on his grandfather's farm and I hope he will enjoy this one.
And speaking of ebay, I have been trying my hand at selling a few items lately. Had pretty good luck with the first batch and will see how the latest ones do. I've been trying to clean out my closets and figured this was a way to get rid of some things that I either don't, won't or can't wear any longer. Kind of fun actually and I have enjoyed the experience.
Plans are now pretty well set for our trip to New Jersey the end of April for cousin Margot's wedding. Hotel reservations have been made and Bruce and Jodi have their airline reservations. Should be a great time I think. The reception will be held at a place called Mayfair Farms in West Orange, NJ (www.mayfairfarms.com) and it looks like a lovely place for a wedding reception. Check it out on the web.
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