Monthly Archives: June 2023

More Work But We Are Making Progress!

Posted on Friday, June 30, 2023 by Paul

We relaxed this morning and did not go to the garden until almost 10:00 am.  We had some wind last night and we had several stalks fall over but nothing like this poor guy! Corm gets worms as moths land … Continue reading →

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Time For Girl’s Night Out

Posted on Thursday, June 29, 2023 by Paul

We hit the yard at 6:30 am to clear the bushes away for the wall so Tom could paint behind them!  While Mary fixed the bushes, I laid down the main water line for the planters and arranged them along … Continue reading →

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Busy Busy Busy!

Posted on Thursday, June 29, 2023 by Paul

We hit the yard at 6:30 am today dressed in our grubbies.  We attached the front yard which needed a lot of deadheading, some planting, and a few weeds here and there removed.  It was about an hours work but … Continue reading →

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Paul Got Shot!

Posted on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 by Paul

To the garden, we went after 45 minutes of attempting to get an appointment with the TSA for our Global Entry credentials.   The government could screw up a wet dream, their site is beyond poor; it reminded me of some … Continue reading →

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Monday Was A Work Day!

Posted on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 by Paul

Memories: Too Hot To Eat!  Many moons ago when I moved into my first home in La Mirada, I wanted a garden.  We had to room so I dug up a six by six foot spot.  The dirt was horrible, pure … Continue reading →

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Sunday And Time To Dance!

Posted on Sunday, June 25, 2023 by Paul

The day was fantastic although it started with some June gloom which burned off by 10:30 am.  We harvested veggies and I did some serious transplanting of beets plus I planted about 50 beet seeds. Mary took her cart and … Continue reading →

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A Magnificent Day

Posted on Saturday, June 24, 2023 by Paul

Examples of how stupid our society has become! “Caution: Shoots rubber bands.” — On a product called “Rubber Band Shooter.” “Warning: May contain small parts.” — On a Frisbee. “Not suitable for children aged 36 months or less.” — On … Continue reading →

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The Week Endeth; The Weekend Beginith!

Posted on Friday, June 23, 2023 by Paul

Robin joined us in the garden for coffee this morning.    We decided to get our TSA clearances (Global Entry) started, so Robin walked us through the process online.  We are both now awaiting their assessment.  We want to get … Continue reading →

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A Wonderful Breakfast!!

Posted on Thursday, June 22, 2023 by Paul

We hit the garden running this morning; at 7:00 am, we were trimming and harvesting.  I did some serious deep watering in two of the beds that were “sagging.” Deep watering was slow and long, so I set the timer … Continue reading →

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Hello Summer; Happy To See You!

Posted on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 by Paul

Why was it so hot in the stadium after the baseball game? All the fans left! After Scout had done his morning activity, he came running into the house with a piece of paper, wanting us to read it.  He … Continue reading →

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