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Tag Archives: Vegetable Gardening
My Italian Kitchen And Malarkey’s
Another day on the garden. This time we had to water the back yard well as it has been warmer than usual. Everything is growing like mad. Paul transplanted some beets and onions which are always a challenge. To get … Continue reading
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Great Sunday
Paul hit the garden while Sue paid the bills. The fruit trees needed a little bit of fertilizer so Paul got the rototiller out and dug around the base of the trees applying needed nutrients. Ought to be a great … Continue reading
Saturday – Time To Relax – NOT
Rest is a four letter word in this household! First things first… Gardening. Paul finished off the spreading of the mulch in the driveway garden before heading for the shower and getting ready for Seasons 52 at South Coast Plaza. … Continue reading
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RETIRED TEN YEARS TODAY!
Ten years ago today, we walked out of Boeing hand-in-hand after 75+ years of working there (NAA, Rockwell, and Boeing). We retired early, but it was the best thing we ever did! Now we have what time remains to spend … Continue reading
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Work Work Work! Tote Them Bales
Thursday is our annual Saint Patrick’s Day lunch and we decided to do the cooking today. Sue worked like a slave in the kitchen and Paul worked in the yard. Paul came in to do the “heavy lifting” meaning getting … Continue reading
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A Shopping We Will Go…
The time has changed and its dark in the morning. We had our morning coffee and pills (getting old means lots of pills!). Paul surveyed the garden as we plan to make a “Roger’s Run” right after lunch on our … Continue reading
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Friday… A Super Day!
Paul worked in the yard most of the day. Sue paid the bills and did some laundry plus made a very nice lunch for us! It was the last of the onion soup so we are now awaiting arrival of … Continue reading
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Work Work Work + Estimates + Dancing… All In A Days Work!
We have a water leak! Our water bill has been sky high so Paul checked the meter and without any water being on, the meter was indicating usage. We called two plumbers out and now have to make a decision. … Continue reading
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Tagged Dancing, Kobe Steakhouse, Phoenix Club, Vegetable Gardening
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Time For Chores! Then The Fun Begins!
We took a gander at the garden and it is coming along just fine. The last of the tomatoes will be placed in the front yard today and tomorrow. The upper left hand plants are basil (to draw the bees) … Continue reading
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A Relaxing Sunday
After Friday and Saturday we were ready for a few minutes of relaxing. Paul worked in the yard and got another twelve of the tomatoes planted in the back yard. In addition, Paul moved twenty onion plants and put in … Continue reading
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