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happystuff
6-1-22, 10:42am
Starting the first day of the new month off in a decent manner. So far this morning, I got the permit for the town-wide yard sale, ordered more Covid tests, found the *missing* fans that nobody else seemed to be able to find (LOL) and have high hopes of finishing up the 2nd baby outfit I'm making. Want to get it done so I can concentrate on prepping for the yard sale.
early morning
6-2-22, 8:07am
Dh and I got haircuts, something I really hate don't like to do but I do like short hair! DD, Dsis and I took a carload of items to one of our antique booth sites, freshened up our spaces and picked up several checks. Hit a few sales on the way. I try to go to each site at least once a month but sometimes it just does not happen!
happystuff
6-3-22, 12:04pm
Never made it to the to-do list but got outside, on a ladder (with help of kid), and cleaned out the back gutter that runs the length of the new patio. It was a mess and constantly over-flowing with all the rain we've been getting. So, it's done!
Oh Happy stuff...I hate having to have my husband do the gutters...We need a new plan. Maple helicopters are the main culprit . I am weeding and edging....My plan is to do some EVERY DAY!
Oh Happy stuff...I hate having to have my husband do the gutters...We need a new plan. Maple helicopters are the main culprit . I am weeding and edging....My plan is to do some EVERY DAY!
That is what I mainly cleaned out - those darn helicopters!! and lots of sediment. I think it had been a while, but I'm glad to have it done.
I got the blueberry patch weeded! I've sprayed the roses! And now a pumpkin bread is baking. I'm feeling virtuous. We still need to put the nets over the blueberries...hoping to finish it today. then maybe the grocery store.
I have never picked blueberries. It is on my "to do" list for this year. Also, want to try Paw Paw.
Sis and I worked at Mom's house today. We deviated from our decluttering agenda to instead replace the large, ugly, water-stained paper shades on her living room bay window with some decent Levolor shades. It looks so much better! I used my carpentry skills to drill holes and screw in screws, lol.
We have a couple more large windows to do on the first floor during our next session, and then the window treatments will be done. We're not doing anything fancy, just replacing what was horrible with something that is simple and neat looking.
Kudos to you and your sis, rr. So much effort you are putting in to help your mom!
RR, Bravo for using those carpentry skills!!! How nice that it is making such a difference. We did get the blueberry nets placed, the first one took 40 minutes as we tried a new way that didn't work well! The second one took 10 minutes...so now to remember how we did it so the whole job can be done quickly.
Congrats on getting the blueberries covered before the birds got them all!!
Today has been good. Crossed several things off the to-do list: went through socks, putting some away and ditching some; planted more radishes, carrots, and lettuce; made definitive plans for several days away visiting a friend (this will probably be my "official" summer vacation.).
happystuff
6-7-22, 12:26pm
Again, another good morning of getting through some to-do's! I aired out and then re-rolled and put away the sleeping bags from the camping trip a couple weeks back. Also managed to rack the dried grass from the back yard, as no one else in the house seemed to notice/care. Managed to pull a few weeds along the way. Made a loaf of quick bread.
Good work happy stuff. I did get 2 gladiolus beds staked and fenced. Husband helped!
happystuff
6-14-22, 10:35am
I like all the gardening/outside to-do's being accomplished and posted. They are very motivating for me, as I tend to concentrate more on inside stuff between waking and work. I know there is a lot to do outside as well, but have a hard time just walking out the door.
Anyway, somewhat gardening related, I finally got the cucumber seeds starting inside, along with the squash we had so much success with last year. Hoping to be proactive and get them trained on some HUGE tomato cages instead of having vines roaming around half the yard. Also have dinner made for the others tonight and am starting on seeing if I can make some napkins out of pieces of t-shirt. (Don't want to just throw them away, but tired of having them sit here and need new cloth napkins - fingers crossed - LOL)
happystuff
6-18-22, 2:53pm
Last day of school was yesterday, Friday. One the teachers gave me two plants her students had grown (she didn't want to take them home. LOL) So, today I have a very nice looking lima bean plant and several radish starts all planted. Neighbor made me three very interesting plant containers (lima bean plant is in one of them). Nice getting a few little things done outside so far today.
early morning
6-24-22, 12:21am
Today (or yesterday, technically speaking) I finally got the big upright freezer defrosted, cleaned, repacked - and DH replaced the seal with the one we bought two years ago. It's all nice and cold again... hoping the new seal is much better than the old one!! I hate defrosting freezers. I can't think what possessed us to not buy a frost-free when we got this one!
happystuff
6-24-22, 9:25am
That's a big job to have gotten accomplished, early. Congrats!
early morning
6-24-22, 10:43am
thanks, happy - it really was a PIA, and I am so relieved it's done. I'm intrigued by the "interesting" description of your neighbor-made containers. . .
happystuff
6-25-22, 10:04am
thanks, happy - it really was a PIA, and I am so relieved it's done. I'm intrigued by the "interesting" description of your neighbor-made containers. . .
Here's a picture. It is two 5 gallon buckets with various holes, etc. I watched my neighbor make three for me. The cucumber seeds I started in the house are about ready to plant and I'm going to try them in two of these containers.
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early morning
6-25-22, 2:54pm
nice - thank you for the pics! Is the piece of pipe for slow watering?
happystuff
6-25-22, 6:56pm
Slow watering. The pipe goes down to the second bucket. There is a plastic cup placed through a hole in the first bucket and sits on the bottom of the second. The dirt is filled into the first bucket - including the plastic cup. The water can leech into the soil through the cup. There is also a strategically placed hole in the side of the second bucket for "excess"' water to drain out. It's actually kind of clever and seems to be working!
I googled on youtube and there are several similar videos on how to make them. Here's one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EObxoOPhN2E
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