Category Archives: Just Us

T – Minus Five!

This morning was supposed to be all about packing for our upcoming trip, but we got so engrossed in tending to the garden that we lost track of time! The garden had its own plans for us. We’re juggling preparing … Continue reading

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Monday, T-Minus Six!

We are packing and getting ready to go!  But first, the garden needs some TLC.  We walked into the garden for a few minutes and then headed to the gym to get our muscles pulled, pinched, poked, constricted, contracted, pressed, … Continue reading

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It’s The Tooth Of July!

Today’s weather is as indecisive as a teenager in heat! It’s supposed to be in the mid-80s, so I’ll be sporting my ‘Gardening Costume,’ complete with a sunhat and flip-flops. Let’s hope I don’t scare the neighbors! I put on … Continue reading

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It’s Almost Here! Independence Day, YEAH!!!

July is here, and we are halfway to Christmas! Time is flying. At my age, I have many fewer years to look forward to than the years that have gone by, but I plan to make the best use of … Continue reading

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Friday Has Come With Some Cooling Relief; High Of 82 Today!

Guess what? This morning, Mary beat me to getting up! I was still half asleep when Scout started wagging his tail.  Mary was already gone when I finally opened my eyes! So, I stumbled to the backyard with Scout, and … Continue reading

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Off And Running!

Today, we had no plans other than to visit my doctor to check my PSA status, which was scheduled for 11:45 am.  In November it will have been two years since my operation. We strolled through the garden and visited … Continue reading

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What Happened? The Weekend Is Gone!!

The neighborhood rooster declared it was time to rise and shine at 6:00 am, so I launched my shoes at him, sending him flying off the fence. However, in the process, my shoes ended up in the bushes! I guess … Continue reading

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Hello Summer!

We woke up before 6:00 am and walked the garden.  The poor trellis is currently stuck playing referee between the tomatoes and the green beans. It’s like the vegetable equivalent of a high-stakes wrestling match! The trellises are wonderful! Mary collected … Continue reading

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Hump Day Has Arrived!

Like a rifle shot, we zipped to the backyard for the pesky rabbits, and no evidence was found!  I think we did them in!  There is no place to go, so they are likely with the homeless in Santa Ana … Continue reading

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A Busy Day Doing Nothing!

First things first!  Were we attacked by bunnies last night?  I jumped out of bed, put on my work uniform, and inspected the garden.  I found one single turd, and it was probably a leftover from yesterday! We are not … Continue reading

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