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Monthly Archives: March 2025
We Piddled All Day!
Mary took it easy and worked inside while I managed to putter around the backyard all day. I fixed the drip system for the roses, moved the patio furniture around so we could roll in the swing when it rains, … Continue reading
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Saturday Has Arrived!
We are up! Life is good! The garden awaits us! But Scout is still asleep and he is holding Lamby Pie, his little friend. Too cute! Scout is so gentle with his toys some of which he has had since … Continue reading
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The Week Is Almost Gone!
We went to the gym to be bent and twisted to feel better! We did feel better, and to prove that, we headed to the garden and spent hours towing the barge and lifting the bales! We have several bags … Continue reading
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Work Work Work!
After our cup of coffee and the morning garden tour, we got ready to go to the Elks for Girls Night Out, but first, a stop at Home Depot was required! We needed supplies! We got some strawberries, flowers, watermelons, … Continue reading
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We Are Having Our Mid-Week Crisis!
We go to the gym with our first-aid kits and handwritten 3×5 cards with “If Found, Please Call 555-55-5555 or 911” printed clearly. After the 90-minute workout, we are often in a daze and wander around the parking lot looking … Continue reading
We Know What Money Laundering Is Now!
We got a call from Leah, our friend and travel agent, and we made our reservations to spend Christmas and New Year’s at the South Pole! Almost a month away from home, wow! The things you do when you get … Continue reading
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Monday Was Slow…
About this sign… when Mary is on the phone and ATTEMPTS to phonetically spell her last name, I almost lose control of the car when she says something like, “My last name is Côté, Caterpillar Octopus Tarantula Enuresis*.” *A post word … Continue reading
Aren’t We Supposed To Rest On Sunday??
Little did I know that Mary planned to “finish off” the planting for the early Spring garden. We spent 9:00 am until 4:00 pm in the garden, getting everything prettied up and planted—three hours in the berry garden, removing weeds, … Continue reading
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Saturday Was Fairly Mild!
It’s Saturday, and it’s time to work in the garden, so we did. Our first stop was Orange Farmers Supply, where we found Acid Planting Soil for our berry patch. The berries love acidic soil! We got three bags and … Continue reading
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Spring + 1; All Is OK!
Well, a change of schedule! We rescheduled our gym class until Friday, and today is Friday, so off we went! We wiggled and giggled for an entire hour and stretched muscles that we never knew we had. In addition, we … Continue reading
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