feralferret
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Thank you.
Prep Genrl Weekly Prep Thread: April 19 - April 25, 2026
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WanderLore
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I'll be praying too. You'll be good I believe.
Sump pump is fixed. Good neighbor came during and did it in 5 minutes. If I'd have known how easy it was I could have done it but I am grateful for his help and we had a very pleasant long visit afterwards.
Sump pump is fixed. Good neighbor came during and did it in 5 minutes. If I'd have known how easy it was I could have done it but I am grateful for his help and we had a very pleasant long visit afterwards.
kyrsyan
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Yard cleaning crew arrived - late. Then told me they were only going to stay a few hours. Fifteen minutes later the one that didn't come to look at the yard knocked on my door to tell me that they underbid the job and needed an additional $700.00 to actually do the job. "Thank you for your time. Please lock the gate on your way out." I liked the original guy. The guy he brought with me hit me wrong the instant he opened his mouth the first time. And the stupidity, because since the first guy seemed solid, I was truly considering hiring them for other work I needed done. He lost the pressure washing job as well.
So new plan. Work a section at a time with friend. Move metals to curb for scrappers. Put other debris behind forsythia bushes, outside fence in a neat pile. When we have the yard cleared, get a dumpster dropped. Fill the dumpster the day it drops. That's really the only way to make sure it doesn't get random "gifts". And then have dumpster picked back up the following day. And I guess I'll be figuring out how to use my pressure washer.
Boss has already started the "this is more important that normal reconciles" stuff. This time, each time I put those things in my timesheet, I'm making that note. So that when she comes back at me, I have a record. Oh, and I was told that there is no longer a cap on my hours. So, if I need to get my regular stuff done and she's filled my time with "priority" items, I'm going to work the extra hours if I don't have other things that need that time. The extra funds can go to the backup savings account and/or to the principal on the mortgage.
I've been waiting for a battery powered 8" electric chainsaw from Craftsmen to come back into reasonable price range. Instead I got an email today about the Dewalt version on sale at a good price. I have both battery systems so I debated, and then got it. I got a cheap one last year and already discovered how incredibly useful that tool is. But the cheap version has several annoying issues, like having to oil the chain yourself in between each cut and not really having much power.
Anyways, off to figure out dinner.
So new plan. Work a section at a time with friend. Move metals to curb for scrappers. Put other debris behind forsythia bushes, outside fence in a neat pile. When we have the yard cleared, get a dumpster dropped. Fill the dumpster the day it drops. That's really the only way to make sure it doesn't get random "gifts". And then have dumpster picked back up the following day. And I guess I'll be figuring out how to use my pressure washer.
Boss has already started the "this is more important that normal reconciles" stuff. This time, each time I put those things in my timesheet, I'm making that note. So that when she comes back at me, I have a record. Oh, and I was told that there is no longer a cap on my hours. So, if I need to get my regular stuff done and she's filled my time with "priority" items, I'm going to work the extra hours if I don't have other things that need that time. The extra funds can go to the backup savings account and/or to the principal on the mortgage.
I've been waiting for a battery powered 8" electric chainsaw from Craftsmen to come back into reasonable price range. Instead I got an email today about the Dewalt version on sale at a good price. I have both battery systems so I debated, and then got it. I got a cheap one last year and already discovered how incredibly useful that tool is. But the cheap version has several annoying issues, like having to oil the chain yourself in between each cut and not really having much power.
Anyways, off to figure out dinner.
WanderLore
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I got one of those little chainsaws man they are wonderful what a great help, my son got it for me.
I've been busy all day but haven't accomplished much. Made chicken noodle soup for supper with home canned chicken, home canned broth and a can of commercial broth and noodles leftover from our January Christmas. Even with the chicken, home canned broth and noodles unsalted the one can of commercial salt made it salter than I like. I usually buy low sodium commercial broth, but this was the oldest can, so I used it. I have enough for four more meals.
I was sorting through sewing stuff in the closet looking for rickrack and found two more unopened packages of bias tape the color I need for the apron I'm planning. The packages are two of one brand and two of another so enough for the project, however there may be a color difference when I get going. On the other hand, it's an apron so does it need to be a perfect match??? I was looking for rickrack and found enough of two different packets, one is a full packet of a floral blue/white and the other red. The red is just a smaller piece, but that apron pattern will only need a smaller amount for around the pocket. I still need to decide on the fabric for the second apron, but I have more than enough for multiple choices. Guess I need something the red will work with. When Simplicity came out with a lot of reprints of earlier apron patterns, I bought a bunch on 99¢ sales so I have many choices.
I virtually never wear dresses, but I've been thinking about buying or making a couple to wear when I come in from the garden after I shower. In my closet investigations I found a box of eight or so denim jumpers and one dress that will suit that purpose perfectly. I want something that is not see through so I can wear minimum underneath and keep cool. I kept out three to try on to see if they'll work. I'd saved them primarily for the fabric and forgotten about them. I hate wearing slips (not sure I own one) so denim is perfect. Wonder how they'll look with support knee hose -- not that I care since I will likely be home alone.
I was sorting through sewing stuff in the closet looking for rickrack and found two more unopened packages of bias tape the color I need for the apron I'm planning. The packages are two of one brand and two of another so enough for the project, however there may be a color difference when I get going. On the other hand, it's an apron so does it need to be a perfect match??? I was looking for rickrack and found enough of two different packets, one is a full packet of a floral blue/white and the other red. The red is just a smaller piece, but that apron pattern will only need a smaller amount for around the pocket. I still need to decide on the fabric for the second apron, but I have more than enough for multiple choices. Guess I need something the red will work with. When Simplicity came out with a lot of reprints of earlier apron patterns, I bought a bunch on 99¢ sales so I have many choices.
I virtually never wear dresses, but I've been thinking about buying or making a couple to wear when I come in from the garden after I shower. In my closet investigations I found a box of eight or so denim jumpers and one dress that will suit that purpose perfectly. I want something that is not see through so I can wear minimum underneath and keep cool. I kept out three to try on to see if they'll work. I'd saved them primarily for the fabric and forgotten about them. I hate wearing slips (not sure I own one) so denim is perfect. Wonder how they'll look with support knee hose -- not that I care since I will likely be home alone.
Adding my prayers for a successful and non-eventful surgery. Touch base with us when you can.
That is wonderful news!
The grands helped me in the garden today and we got a ton of stuff done. They'll be helping me again tomorrow. I'm so blessed to have their help and the fact that they don't mind working makes it a joy. I hope they are learning a little bit in the process.
DH came home and when he saw what we were working on, he found a strange tool we'd probably bought at a yard sale at some point, put a new handle on it and it's the handiest thing ever for weeding and working rows for planting. Hopefully, I'll get seeds in the ground but since there's a chance of rain for the next few days, I may wait til it's past to plant my tomatoes. They are at the perfect stage for planting right now.
I've got to find my formula for the tomato hole first..can't trust my memory on something that important. Every few years, I do a deep fertilizing of the whole garden and last year was it so this year, I will fertilize a little less. Will definitely go over my gardening notes.
While I was at it, I pulled out a tarp and dumped all the soil out of my planters/containers on it. With the big old wheel barrow and claw foot tub, I just shoveled out half the dirt. I've got a small mountain of soil on that tarp. I'll add some amendments tomorrow, give it all a good mixing and fill all my containers back up. It seems like everything is coming together all at once but that is the way it usually is after I fret over all of it. The whole fence issue held me back a little this year and I still can't believe it's finally up...such a relief.
DH came home and when he saw what we were working on, he found a strange tool we'd probably bought at a yard sale at some point, put a new handle on it and it's the handiest thing ever for weeding and working rows for planting. Hopefully, I'll get seeds in the ground but since there's a chance of rain for the next few days, I may wait til it's past to plant my tomatoes. They are at the perfect stage for planting right now.
I've got to find my formula for the tomato hole first..can't trust my memory on something that important. Every few years, I do a deep fertilizing of the whole garden and last year was it so this year, I will fertilize a little less. Will definitely go over my gardening notes.
While I was at it, I pulled out a tarp and dumped all the soil out of my planters/containers on it. With the big old wheel barrow and claw foot tub, I just shoveled out half the dirt. I've got a small mountain of soil on that tarp. I'll add some amendments tomorrow, give it all a good mixing and fill all my containers back up. It seems like everything is coming together all at once but that is the way it usually is after I fret over all of it. The whole fence issue held me back a little this year and I still can't believe it's finally up...such a relief.
gonewacky
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We have been just trying to get some things done here at home. The weather has been cooler the last couple of days which is nice. We have been mowing, weed eating, and working on the gardens. Moving a big empty water tank, we found a copperhead. He won't be back. I have been jumpy ever since.
I have my appointment with the ENT today. I hope he can put a tube in my ear or something to restore my hearing in left ear or at least improve it. I have a long list of things to do in town. I know there is no way we will get them all done. But we will do what we can. Hubby has 2 dr appointments in the bigger cities coming up too. One is for neuropathy in his feet. They also treat lower back pain. We will see what they can do for him. I am hoping they have the soft wave therapy.
After being so very sick a few weeks ago, my thyroid did not seem to be working well. I have had to start back on my Armour thyroid medication. My insurance has decided that they will only pay for the synthetic not the natural medicine. I paid for the Armour. Synthetic has never worked well for me. Hopefully, I won't have to take it too long.
I have been decluttering more. I am sure that there is still lots more that needs to go. A little at a time.
Have a blessed day everyone.
I have my appointment with the ENT today. I hope he can put a tube in my ear or something to restore my hearing in left ear or at least improve it. I have a long list of things to do in town. I know there is no way we will get them all done. But we will do what we can. Hubby has 2 dr appointments in the bigger cities coming up too. One is for neuropathy in his feet. They also treat lower back pain. We will see what they can do for him. I am hoping they have the soft wave therapy.
After being so very sick a few weeks ago, my thyroid did not seem to be working well. I have had to start back on my Armour thyroid medication. My insurance has decided that they will only pay for the synthetic not the natural medicine. I paid for the Armour. Synthetic has never worked well for me. Hopefully, I won't have to take it too long.
I have been decluttering more. I am sure that there is still lots more that needs to go. A little at a time.
Have a blessed day everyone.
WanderLore
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Good morning all and praise God for Judy's husband! And prayers for ferfal.
Highs in 70s. Son and I got the couch burnt up. Will get all the metal up for my scrap guy.
Coffee..
Highs in 70s. Son and I got the couch burnt up. Will get all the metal up for my scrap guy.
Coffee..
SouthernBreeze
TB Fanatic
I got up praying for feralferret this morning. Judy, it's great to hear the good news about your DH. Cary has his appointment first thing in the morning. I'm praying that everything turns out ok for him, too. No cancer involved.
We've warmed back up into the 80's with 50's as our lows. Rain over the weekend and next week. The Storm Prediction Center says we might get some severe storms, Monday. All the rain in our near forecast will go a long way in breaking our drought, so I hope and pray we get it.
While in town, tomorrow, Cary wants to go to Lowe's for the stain for the house. Once that's done, it will be several years, before it will need staining again. I waited about getting my bedding plants, soil, and planter, until we went to Lowe's. Walmart just didn't have what I wanted. Lowe's always has a larger selection.
We will be stacking firewood into the woodshed, today. Cary wants it under roof, before the rain sets in over the weekend.
Feralferret, please let us know how the surgery went as soon as you feel up to it.
We've warmed back up into the 80's with 50's as our lows. Rain over the weekend and next week. The Storm Prediction Center says we might get some severe storms, Monday. All the rain in our near forecast will go a long way in breaking our drought, so I hope and pray we get it.
While in town, tomorrow, Cary wants to go to Lowe's for the stain for the house. Once that's done, it will be several years, before it will need staining again. I waited about getting my bedding plants, soil, and planter, until we went to Lowe's. Walmart just didn't have what I wanted. Lowe's always has a larger selection.
We will be stacking firewood into the woodshed, today. Cary wants it under roof, before the rain sets in over the weekend.
Feralferret, please let us know how the surgery went as soon as you feel up to it.
feralferret
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Surgery went quickly. I was fetched from the waiting room at 6:25 AM and on my way home at 9:15 AM. Picked up pain med at Walgreens on the way home. Also picked up breakfast at McDonald's. Both were drive-thru with son driving.
McDonald's once again screwed up my order by again giving me a bagel sandwich when I ordered McMuffin. Ticket on sandwich said McMuffin. How stupid do you have to be to keep getting a bagel and an English muffin confused when you make the sandwich? They get the no cheese or onion right. Just screw up the bread. My son went straight back to bed when we got back, before I took my sandwich out of the bag so I had no way to get it replaced today. Called manager and she said that they would replace my order on my next visit.
I am about to go the bathroom and then to bed. Am having to keep an ice pack on the hand. Only had two hours sleep last night.
Thank you to all for your prayers. Hopefully I will heal right this time.
SouthernBreeze
TB Fanatic
Thanks so much for checking in and letting us know how it went! Will continue to pray for a quick healing.
God is Good!
Meemur
Voice on the Prairie
Prayers continue for everyone!
Busy here. I've had a little help, so the potatoes and the rest of the onions are in. I'm stopping for a half cup of coffee, more water, and lunch.
The cat has alerted me several times to something that keeps flying by the front window. It's small and fast, and seems to be black/blackish. My first thought is a tiny hummingbird, but it's still a little early for them. It's too big to be an insect, at least one that would live in Iowa.
Busy here. I've had a little help, so the potatoes and the rest of the onions are in. I'm stopping for a half cup of coffee, more water, and lunch.
The cat has alerted me several times to something that keeps flying by the front window. It's small and fast, and seems to be black/blackish. My first thought is a tiny hummingbird, but it's still a little early for them. It's too big to be an insect, at least one that would live in Iowa.
We had yet another freeze last night...all the tender things were covered..almost everything made it fine.a little burn..here and there...this is crazy...we were 96 a few days ago..we start warming up tomorrow..have some forecasts for rain...praying for it...we are dry and really need it..DH using watering can to water garden..conserving water..glad we plant close..both sides of things climbing..more food less space...less water..less fertilizer..
DH has a natural bloom thing he feeds with so things produce more..
Big day here we Vote ..today...praying we defeat the dims..redistricting scam....it is really evil they are trying to steal all but one seat in US house of representatives..
Right now we are 6 dims ...5 Republicans... they are planning get all but 1 seat with this scam...it would be 10 to 1....they are violating a VA constitutional amendment...but crooked judge approved
This would be a big deal for the WHOLE country if they pull it off..and last until the 2030 census...they are trying to steal control of the house of representatives in DC
Please pray for VA today
Praying for all here..
Stay safe and well..
DH has a natural bloom thing he feeds with so things produce more..
Big day here we Vote ..today...praying we defeat the dims..redistricting scam....it is really evil they are trying to steal all but one seat in US house of representatives..
Right now we are 6 dims ...5 Republicans... they are planning get all but 1 seat with this scam...it would be 10 to 1....they are violating a VA constitutional amendment...but crooked judge approved
This would be a big deal for the WHOLE country if they pull it off..and last until the 2030 census...they are trying to steal control of the house of representatives in DC
Please pray for VA today
Praying for all here..
Stay safe and well..
nomifyle
TB Fanatic
The mobile appliance repair man came out today t o look at the dishwasher, has to be replaced. He is picking up a new one for us on Thursday, his plumber friend will pick it up from him and install it on Friday. He gave me the number of a mobile mechanic that he saw advertised and he is coming today with the part and repairing the truck that was overheating. Such blessings today.
We had to go to his endoscopy appt in the van, which is running fine, but not as comfortable as the truck.
We had to go to his endoscopy appt in the van, which is running fine, but not as comfortable as the truck.
Today has turned out to be busy. Errands this a.m. plus a haircut. Then dd's boyfriend came and tilled the garden, connected the hoses and did several other things. I washed rags and hung outside to dry. The rags are now folded and put away. I worked outside burning two piles, raking grass and leaves off the garden and am pooped! I planted the Impatience today in the tub I use as a planter. It will be easy to cover if frost comes back around. The plants were very rootbound, and I felt they needed to be planted sooner rather than later.
It is so tempting to plant the garden when it's so hot (currently 87º) but I know that is a bad idea except for potatoes, lettuce and radishes which I hope to get in the ground tomorrow. Thursday it's supposed to rain and I have my pre-surgery physical schedule that day so gardening will not be happening. The creeping charlie and grass are so bad in the garden that I'm not too hopeful of a good gardening year.
It is so tempting to plant the garden when it's so hot (currently 87º) but I know that is a bad idea except for potatoes, lettuce and radishes which I hope to get in the ground tomorrow. Thursday it's supposed to rain and I have my pre-surgery physical schedule that day so gardening will not be happening. The creeping charlie and grass are so bad in the garden that I'm not too hopeful of a good gardening year.
The grands and I had another full day today and accomplished so much. DH came in and got as much done in an hour as I can get done all day it seems like. The bottom line is between him and the grands, I'm tickled with all of it. I'd planned on beginning to plant my starts tomorrow but they've changed our forecast once again and starting tomorrow, we have eleven striaight days of possible rain. With that much rain in the forecast, I'm afraid to plant seeds or starts. They will probably change it again so I'm not too upset. I hope I can beat the rain in time to add azomite to the rows I got ready to plant...completely forgot it and just glad I remembered. If possible, I'll sprinkle it on and lightly till it into those rows...not a big deal.
The backup plan is, if it rains all day, I'll clean house because heaven knows, I've neglected it in the process of getting this garden done. I may even start a few more seeds. I'll bake a chicken and some sweet potatoes...we get a lot of mileage out of a baked chicken. Later this week I want to make more of that chicken salad I made a couple weeks ago. It has grapes, celery and pecans and so, so good. I didn't think DH would like it but he did.
I'm heading to town tomorrow to pick up some more fertilizer, chicken feed and whatever is on my WM list. Our fourteen year old goat has quit eating the feed she's lived on all her life. We tried everything and resigned ourselves with the fact that we'd probably lose her. She still looks good though. For a day or two, she'd eat a little of our pricey chicken feed that looks good enough for human consumption but she quit that too. We even tried straight sweet feed. At her age,we just thought it was time but on a whim, the other day, DH gave her a little of the plain, cheap chicken scratch...the only thing we hadn't tried. She went crazy for it and eats every last bit of it just like she always did her regular feed. I'm hoping we can eventually start mixing a little of her regular feed back in but for now, I'm glad she isn't starving to death.
The backup plan is, if it rains all day, I'll clean house because heaven knows, I've neglected it in the process of getting this garden done. I may even start a few more seeds. I'll bake a chicken and some sweet potatoes...we get a lot of mileage out of a baked chicken. Later this week I want to make more of that chicken salad I made a couple weeks ago. It has grapes, celery and pecans and so, so good. I didn't think DH would like it but he did.
I'm heading to town tomorrow to pick up some more fertilizer, chicken feed and whatever is on my WM list. Our fourteen year old goat has quit eating the feed she's lived on all her life. We tried everything and resigned ourselves with the fact that we'd probably lose her. She still looks good though. For a day or two, she'd eat a little of our pricey chicken feed that looks good enough for human consumption but she quit that too. We even tried straight sweet feed. At her age,we just thought it was time but on a whim, the other day, DH gave her a little of the plain, cheap chicken scratch...the only thing we hadn't tried. She went crazy for it and eats every last bit of it just like she always did her regular feed. I'm hoping we can eventually start mixing a little of her regular feed back in but for now, I'm glad she isn't starving to death.
Well, some things from the dr were expected, others were not. He said the right side of my thyroid feels thicker than the left. They are sending me for an ultrasound on it. I have lost 70% of my hearing in my left ear. Which is about what I thought. But he and hearing test guy don't think it is fluid. They think it is a benign tumor in the tube that goes from the ear to the brain. That pressing on the nerve would cause the hearing loss. My hearing in that ear is distorted so much that I missed 7 out of 10 words even with the volume turned up. But the good news is that the right ear is normal for a person of my age. I will be going for an MRI on my head to confirm or rule out the tumor theory. The nurse will call me today with that information after she gets it scheduled at the local hospital. I am going to try something's on my own during the wait time. I am rubbing castor oil on my neck where the thyroid feels thicker since it helps inflammation. I had been rubbing it on the left side of my neck thinking if it reduced inflammation there, that my ear might drain. I also took dose of ivemectin. I don't know if it will shrink benign tumors, but I figured it wouldn't hurt. I will keep that up for several days.
Today is a trip to the big city to our West. Hubby has his once a year check up with his kidney stones. We are going to try a different place for lunch and go to a couple of shops. Last year, one of the shop owners was starting ivemectin for his returned cancer. We want to ask at one of the other shops as to how he is doing or if he is still with us. His shop is in his house, so we don't know if it's really open even though the internet says it will be.
Decoration is the 1st Sunday in May where my folks are buried. I bought my flowers last week. I really would like a couple more picks. I might get them while we are out and about today. One place we are going has them. Just in a different building. But the parking is all connected.
Have a blessed day everyone.
Today is a trip to the big city to our West. Hubby has his once a year check up with his kidney stones. We are going to try a different place for lunch and go to a couple of shops. Last year, one of the shop owners was starting ivemectin for his returned cancer. We want to ask at one of the other shops as to how he is doing or if he is still with us. His shop is in his house, so we don't know if it's really open even though the internet says it will be.
Decoration is the 1st Sunday in May where my folks are buried. I bought my flowers last week. I really would like a couple more picks. I might get them while we are out and about today. One place we are going has them. Just in a different building. But the parking is all connected.
Have a blessed day everyone.
SouthernBreeze
TB Fanatic
We will be leaving in about an hour for Cary's doctor appointment. For those of you who would, would you please keep him in prayer, today?
WanderLore
Veteran Member
Yes prayers all around!
I will be praying about your health issues and thank goodness they are sending you for an MRI right away.
I hope your trip to the city is safe, your DH gets a good report from his doctor and you are able to find some flowers. I'm probably trying to get to the same place you are to find some affordable flowers. I will be anxious to see if you have any luck. I went ahead and bought a few larger things at WM for my parents, grandparents, uncle and aunt but unless I get a chance to go out of town, I will not be buying anything else.
I like to put a little something on all my great grandparents and great uncles and aunts graves and various cousins. Dollar Tree use to be my go to place but they've doubled in price. My daddy's grandparents each had twelve kids and a bunch of them and their spouses are buried in this area. It's a lot and I knew that someday I'd have to give up decorating so many but it meant so much to my father that it's hard to let it go.
I'm praying that y'all can learn something today and that you get good news. Update us when you can.
markshere2
Senior Member
I've had great luck with Dewalt batteries, others - not so much.
There are a lot of adapters for dewalt batteries: charge phones, DC-AC converters, and an adapter to run dewalt batts in my ryobi trimmer and blower.
Meemur
Voice on the Prairie
Prayers are ongoing for everyone on this thread and their families. I truly hope that the remainder of the week brings peace and healing.
Today is the second 80-degree day in a row. I'm not trying to sound ungrateful, but I am highly concerned: it's too early for this sort of heat, and as I've written, we can still get a hard freeze/ snow for about the next 3 weeks, which would be horrible for the fruit crops. I continue to buy and dry apples, and I think I'll add some citrus to the mix.
I'm not worried about the potatoes or onions at the moment. They can tolerate cold, and I have plenty of tarps that can act as frost covers, if they are needed.
Wishing everyone a good day!
Today is the second 80-degree day in a row. I'm not trying to sound ungrateful, but I am highly concerned: it's too early for this sort of heat, and as I've written, we can still get a hard freeze/ snow for about the next 3 weeks, which would be horrible for the fruit crops. I continue to buy and dry apples, and I think I'll add some citrus to the mix.
I'm not worried about the potatoes or onions at the moment. They can tolerate cold, and I have plenty of tarps that can act as frost covers, if they are needed.
Wishing everyone a good day!
SouthernBreeze
TB Fanatic
Great news! Thanks to all of you who prayed. PSA was back to normal, today. After doing the exam, no enlarged prostate or signs of any tumors. He got a clean bill of health. He has to have another CT scan in October to check for possible re-occurring kidney cancer, and have his PSA checked again. Doctor said, today, that he didn't think Cary had anything to worry about with either one.
Thanks again for all who prayed! Ya'll are the best!
Thanks again for all who prayed! Ya'll are the best!
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The forecast called for sunny all day with high 82º. I was eating breakfast and planning my gardening and suddenly I heard thunder and dark clouds rolled in ... we just got a sprinkle, so I think I will be able to plant potatoes. Time has gotten away from me due to three phone calls and here it is 1:00 already.
I did get both bathrooms vacuumed and scrubbed and my Bible reading and daily devotions accomplished this morning. I also got out two patterns for aprons, found fabric and findings for one and "maybe" fabric for the second. I need to measure fabric to be sure I have enough. I want to finish outside and get a shower before Bible study at 4:00 this afternoon.
Prayers said for everyone with health issues and everyone else just because.
I did get both bathrooms vacuumed and scrubbed and my Bible reading and daily devotions accomplished this morning. I also got out two patterns for aprons, found fabric and findings for one and "maybe" fabric for the second. I need to measure fabric to be sure I have enough. I want to finish outside and get a shower before Bible study at 4:00 this afternoon.
Prayers said for everyone with health issues and everyone else just because.
SouthernBreeze
TB Fanatic
I was so excited to tell ya'll Cary's good news that I forgot to mention our trip to Lowe's.
Cary bought a 5 gallon can of stain and waterproofing for the house. Enough plastic and tape to cover the windows, and some kind of cleaner to spray wash the house with, before he puts the stain on. I bought a giant planter, enough pot soil to fill the pot, and all my bedding flowers. Gosh, the price on those bedding plants! To get one color of begonia that I wanted, I paid almost $7/pot! That's just one plant per pot! The other colors were $4/pot. I only needed 6 plants. I would have had to pass if I had needed more. I think I'll plant from seed next year, or try to over winter them. The giant planter is to repot the giant straight neck elephant ear Mom gave me last summer. It has outgrown the pot, plus, I want it to stay outside from here on out. It's too large to bring back in the house. I'll have to cover it good this winter.
We ate lunch at Chick fil La and came on home.
Cary bought a 5 gallon can of stain and waterproofing for the house. Enough plastic and tape to cover the windows, and some kind of cleaner to spray wash the house with, before he puts the stain on. I bought a giant planter, enough pot soil to fill the pot, and all my bedding flowers. Gosh, the price on those bedding plants! To get one color of begonia that I wanted, I paid almost $7/pot! That's just one plant per pot! The other colors were $4/pot. I only needed 6 plants. I would have had to pass if I had needed more. I think I'll plant from seed next year, or try to over winter them. The giant planter is to repot the giant straight neck elephant ear Mom gave me last summer. It has outgrown the pot, plus, I want it to stay outside from here on out. It's too large to bring back in the house. I'll have to cover it good this winter.
We ate lunch at Chick fil La and came on home.
The price of bedding plants has gotten ridiculous. I've complained on here before...a lot lol. Bonnie's Best are about all that is available here now and there is no competition. There's use to be mom and pop nurseries but no longer in this area. It's Bonnie's Best or the big box stores.
I start all my own stuff if possible. The only exception is sweet potato slips and a couple of flowers I've had no luck starting from seed. DS has a co-op in his town and he's able to get slips at a decent price and he shares with me. We have to take what we can get though and it's usually a mixture. I start some myself but it takes 72 plants to fill my sweet potato bed and I always come up short. I need a heated greenhouse lol.
I start all my own stuff if possible. The only exception is sweet potato slips and a couple of flowers I've had no luck starting from seed. DS has a co-op in his town and he's able to get slips at a decent price and he shares with me. We have to take what we can get though and it's usually a mixture. I start some myself but it takes 72 plants to fill my sweet potato bed and I always come up short. I need a heated greenhouse lol.
WanderLore
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Got the yard mowed another stuff just in time for a big storm man it was nasty. I'm going to finish up and go to bed. Prayers for all of you guys
SouthernBreeze
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All of my assorted color begonias usually overwinter every year. With all the artic blasts we've had this past winter, they all died. This is the first time in several years that they didn't make it. I've never tried growing them from seed. I have 9 large planters filled with assorted color Hosta that comes back year after year. I'm glad I don't have to replace them every year. Man, I can't afford to with the prices. I was shocked at the prices today.
223shootersc
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Planted my raised beds with tomatoes (better boy and grape tomatoes), peppers (3 varieties), cucumbers, squash, cantaloupe and watermelons
Also added a few boxes of 300 Win MAg in various calibers 150-200 grain to see what my new rifle like best
Also added a few boxes of 300 Win MAg in various calibers 150-200 grain to see what my new rifle like best
SouthernBreeze
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We've always had better success with Better Boys than any other variety we've tried.
Made a short run (well, longer than it needed to be due to road construction) into town to drop off a basket for auction for a non-profit and hit the grocery store. I didn't pick up everything (because you can only get so many of an item at the sale price, of course). I almost stopped at the nursery, but didn't. I'm kicking myself for not starting things from seeds like I usually do.
Meemur
Voice on the Prairie
I know! The prices for bedding plants -- outrageous! That's why I started marigolds, tomatoes, and squash. The loofas are a lost cause, I think. What's left of those seeds are dead. That's OK.
I hope that some of the free annual seeds come up, but if they don't, I won't cry. The marigolds are growing well, and that will be enough. I'm not going to buy flower seeds, unless they're natives and I get a great deal. I'm watching for purple coneflowers. I can get them for free if I'm in the right place at the right time.
I hope that some of the free annual seeds come up, but if they don't, I won't cry. The marigolds are growing well, and that will be enough. I'm not going to buy flower seeds, unless they're natives and I get a great deal. I'm watching for purple coneflowers. I can get them for free if I'm in the right place at the right time.
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I only got one row of potatoes planted because I ran out of time. Problem was the bed needed raked to level and I raked out a LOT of creeping charlie which I handpicked. I know it's an exercise in frustration because even a tiny piece will survive and SPREAD. I also raked out two large chunks of rock which must have given the tiller a big jump when it hit them!! It always amazes me how much debris I keep finding in the garden area. I can't imagine what I'd find if I dug up the whole backyard.
Last year I was planning to broadcast zinnia seeds, but the wind caught them and the seeds ended up going all over the place instead of the area I'd planned. They were still beautiful but inconveniently located. I'm planning to do that in another area this year and hope to find a rare unwindy day so seeds will end up where I want them.
Last year I was planning to broadcast zinnia seeds, but the wind caught them and the seeds ended up going all over the place instead of the area I'd planned. They were still beautiful but inconveniently located. I'm planning to do that in another area this year and hope to find a rare unwindy day so seeds will end up where I want them.
SouthernBreeze
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83 and sunny, today. It's going to be a busy one. I've got laundry going right now. I've already made up a pasta salad for my lunch for the next couple or three days. I've got to clean up the kitchen. Then, I'll be outside working in all the planting and repotting I want to do. Once finished with all of that, I'll try to help Cary stack more firewood for a bit.
Rain coming in tomorrow, so what we need to do outside needs doing today. Rain in our forecast for the next several days, but not a big chance each day, except for Monday, when severe storms are possible.
Rain coming in tomorrow, so what we need to do outside needs doing today. Rain in our forecast for the next several days, but not a big chance each day, except for Monday, when severe storms are possible.
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