I've had a negative test result and the kiddo is on the mend. I'll do another test on Sunday, per recommendations, so it will be an at home weekend, or at least a socially distanced weekend while wearing masks. We're crossing fingers she can get the Covid recovery verification as it would give us so much peace of mind before she travels. First, I did take a couple month later pictures of the lilac bush and the pond. Not much difference to the pond, but exciting to see some green bursting from the lilac bush when nothing was happening for so many weeks. I got a good walk in myself early yesterday and again today as with pup, its too hard to really walk. This is my only nod to the shape up part of todays post, except to talk about shaping up the yard.
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| Lilac Buds 4/1/2022 |
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| Lilac Buds 5/6/2022 |
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| Touches if green but behind. |
I won't be getting flower plants this weekend, but I can spend time getting ready to put new flowers in m assorted pots. I need to get rid of all the dead growth form last year and replace the potting soil. I'm on the watch for the hosta leaves to poke through, I need to remember how impatient I was getting last year-it seemed like it took forever, but once they came they were full and starting to fill out where I planted them in 2020. I took a look back and here was my post on when they finally popped through, May 6th. With everything being behind, I won't worry yet, but I'll keep you posted on the riveting status of my hostas.
Maybe a dumb purchase but I thought these tin pots from the Dollar Tree would be really cute holding a trio each of pots. I can switch them out when I inevitably kill the first, and can use for mum's in the fall. Just a nod to my love if France.
I need to finish my book club book before Monday night-I was going strong, but then stopped. I reserved a copy of A Theatre for Dreamers per recommendation from Lovely Gray Day. I think I'll get a start on it this weekend as well as wrap up Good Eggs. It's good we still have the book club by Zoom. Two of us got the dreaded C in our houses and while we might both be fine, no reason to take the chance. Our group has a cancer survivor and another with several medical issues that result in immunity deficiency. I like these ladies so want them to be and feel safe. Back to the Dreamers book-sounds like a winner to at least if not physically there, get in the mindset of summer and travel. Ahh Greece! Those that have gone and blogged about it, I so enjoyed your travels. It is on my bucket list, but where isn't it seems! .
Thanks for the heads up, I've just downloaded a copy of Theatre of Dreamers to accompany me to Greece next week! xxx
ReplyDeleteI'm eager to dive into it.
DeleteThe tins are cute and would be perfect for small potted herbs.
ReplyDeleteWe traveled to Greece in 2004 and it was an amazing trip. Such a beautiful place.
Have a great Saturday!!
The blue sea, the architecture, the food... All to love.
DeleteFrankly, COVID aside, if someone is sick, they should stay home. If nothing else, the pandemic may have reinforced that concept. I don't want to come down with: Strep throat, a stomach bug, pink eye, seasonal flu, or even a mild common cold, simply because someone thought "It's not COVID, so I'll go in today." (Or send my kid to dance class where she puts her nasty, snot covered hands all over the barre and floor.) If you're sick, stay home until you are no longer contagious!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely I second this. I've felt fine all along, she's been herself since Wednesday, but we're staying put for Covid. However, even if no COVID, if we're sick with something else, I'm not bringing my whatever germs and virus to people out of my home.
DeleteOur season is so far ahead of you, I forget we are a dessert climate with so much rain this year. I don't have covid but I sure feel like I do.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you're still feeling the effects of your cold. No doubt exhaustion from travel prep, the wedding work, more travel and catching up has your body struggling to fight the crud.
DeleteI love the tins! Once, in church the Sunday School Superintendent was admonishing people for not coming to church and Sunday School. He bragged that he had 104F temp and HE made it this morning. A silent shudder went out over the church. I know my family avoided him. Mama was furious since she had four children school and a baby and husband who needed to work. I thought it was the height of arrogance. And, he wanted to elevate himself for being so faithful?
ReplyDeleteHe really was unthinking.
DeleteThe tins are so cute. I like the idea of putting small pots in them since I do not have a naturally green thumb.
ReplyDeleteI figure that will make me look more gardener than I am. Next weeks task.
DeleteOh, lucky you, Sam to have a lilac bush in your yard. We had one in Illinois back when I was growing up. My grandmother’s driveway, also in Illinois, was lined with lilac bushes and when they were in bloom in the spring time it smelled heavenly there. It’s too hot here I. The south to get much out of them. They like the colder weather up north.
ReplyDeleteThis one isn't in my yard, but outside someone's fence along the path by the park pond. I grew up with beautiful bushes that ran the front and side of our yard. They do smell wonderful.
DeleteI too would like to see Greece - much !
ReplyDeleteIt likely will be in my list for a long while.
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