Sad Zucchini
Sad Zucchini Yesterday that plant was FINE! Today, not so much, and I can't tell why. Sigh. And it's too wet (rain every day, nearly) which makes the tomatoes unhappy.
Continue reading...The journey continues...
Summer daze
Shedloads of yardwork and housework yesterday, leading up to Linda Rose and Mike over for supper and a couple rounds of Ticket to Ride. Much fun had by all, good food, exhausting. I overslept this morning, so was shopping late, then working remotely on some patching late, and so on. I never really caught up. Oh, hey, one bit of yummy: we had freshly killed zucchini from the garden with supper last night. Sliced, steamed, then sprinkled with Parmesan cheese: superb! * * * Our condolences to the families, friends, and units of these fallen warriors: Lance Cpl. Jared W.
Continue reading...A goodbye, and a garden
Barbara Thompson's dad died this morning. I had the honor of meeting this retired marine a few times, he was a kind bloke with a good sense of humor. Sad to see him go, but everything in its time. Goodbye, Dutch. * * * The garden is progressing nicely, given the late spring. I've got tomato sets on nearly all the plants, the zucchini is starting to be productive, and I expect great things from the peppers and potatoes this year. I got the lawns mowed after work, weeded a bit in the garden beds, and roasted some coffee this…
Continue reading...Powerful storms ... crap predictions
The news leading into Thursday was designed to instill fear ... only 10 times in the last 30 years (or was it 5 times in the last 10, but whatever) had the mid-Atlantic states had such a powerful storm prediction laid on in advance. I noted at the time that the article had neglected to mention the success rate of those prior predictions. I, however, predict that based on the overall low impact of these current storms on our area, the prior prediction success rate was also low. I indict the MSM as a messenger that tries to instill terror…
Continue reading...Rainy days and Mondays
Or both, as the case surely has been. In this back yard, we've had 4 inches of rain in the last four days. Locally around the area, lots more, I hear. But everything is pretty squelchy outside. It'll be a few days before I can mow again... But the garden, it grows like topsy, and the first small tomatoes and peppers are making an appearance. * * * Sorry for the delay. Saturday was building cabinet carcasses in the workshop. Early Sunday morning was upset gastric bits and lost sleep, followed by patching work at 0700. It turned out to…
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