Actually we have stayed at home for the most part, with a few
exceptions. I did make a trip to Home Depot and a couple of trips to
Costco in the last few weeks. Both trips were made with masks on.
Today, Clyda and I went out for vegetable plants for the garden. I
got most of what I wanted but could use a few more Anaheim Chili
plants. I may find some later.
I had picked up a bunch of motorcycle pallets from a local shop.
These are really heavy frames which I cut up for campfire wood. It
took both Craig and I to load them on my pickup. Some of the frames
make nice garden fences so I built several to complete the fence
around my garden patch. These actually are temporary fence pieces to
keep Craig’s dog Sky out until the plants become big enough that
she won’t bother them. Without the fence her curiosity lets her
tramp all over my beds. I also have enough wood for a couple of years
of campfires. All of these pallets used twist nails which I pulled
using a variety of tools. It is a lot of work but it can be done with
patience and muscle.
I am still working on my 1000 piece puzzle which is slowwwwly taking
shape. When I opened the box there was a note inside which said “You
have bought a seriously hard puzzle-and we’re so thankful you did.
We think you will love it”. Well, I don’t know about loving it
but it surly is a challenge. This has been more than a month to get it to this point. Perseverance!
I have been getting the garden ready to plant and that included
making 3 “wicking tubs” for my tomatoes. Google it to see more.
Craig and I cut 2 plastic barrels in half to make the tubs. The
barrels had been stored behind our garden shed for years. Originally
they were to be used to store rain water for watering potted plants.
We used things we had on hand to do the tubs. Things like 5 inch
drain pipe in the bottom and weed cloth to keep dirt out of the drain
pipes. Really, Google it!
A few weeks ago I planted seeds of those plants I want in my garden.
Most have sprouted and will be ready to plant in a week or so. I
actually used seeds left over from last year and so far almost all
have sprouted.
The Angel Trumpet Plant on our side patio is in full bloom again. It has a very sweet smell every evening.
I will cut this short and get it posted.
