Another beautiful day – but warmer than yesterday. I’m determined to get caught up – the weather and my lazy bones prohibited me from keeping on schedule. Other than the perpetual mowing and pulling weeds I have a lot of the outdoor projects done. I few I need some help with, if I can get it.
I got up, changed and washed the sheets, grabbed a frozen waffle, then went to the neighborhood yard sales. I drove around and didn’t really stop. So much of what I could see were large pieces of furniture and clothing – neither of which interest me. So I came home and started on my chores. First thing I did was dig out the fern for Kath – I’ve been promising her that for months and months. Got a pot and some potting soil later at the store so now it’s ready to go.
Fern for Kathy – from the cabin….
My main job today was to weed whack. Unfortunately I let it go so long that I used up both batteries before I finished – had to change string spools part way through. So I set one of the batteries to charge (only have one charger!).
Last of the weed whacking finally finished.
There were a few shrubs that needed trimmed in the front yard – the lilac and the bridal bush. I kept getting tangled in them when I cut the grass, and couldn’t see where the stones were. So I trimmed them, cut back some over aggressive daisies and a few done-blooming day-lilies, and dug up a bunch of crab grass along the hill. I took a LOT of breaks, took my time, and drank several bottles and glasses of water, lemonade, and tea.
Easier to mow.
Finished cleaning up this space and around the stones
At about 1:30 I came in and changed shirts, had a fruit salad, then went to Walmart. I needed a new furnace filter (mine was super dirty), drain cleaner, the stuff for the fern, and the watermelon for the picnic at Kathy’s tomorrow.
Guaranteed mine won’t look like this! Although Gen’s did when we were in New York…
Once I folded the laundry and put things away, I put my yucky clothes back on and went outside again. It was much hotter. I finished weed whacking, talked to my neighbor Karen for a while (she’s still sharing the little Jesus’s that I gave her and having fun with them!), and potted the fern. I moved the cement bench by the fire pit (since I’m dismantling it) and filled in around it with stones. That bench – in three parts – is super heavy! I probably wasn’t smart to move it my myself. I didn’t carry it – I sort of skootched it along! I hope to get help actually moving the blocks and cleaning up the little pebbles. I know – ‘good luck with THAT’!
Moved the bench…
….To here.
Last night after my shower, etc, I was sitting on the couch writing in my journal and the fireworks started. I went outside on the porch – I think every other family in Ft. Allen were setting them off! It was very impressive! Everywhere I looked. I just sat there on the deck, in the warm evening, and watched. I couldn’t even see them all. I know there are lots of people who don’t do – don’t approve – and resent private fireworks. I respect their choice but I still love them! I just let all the colors and sparkles rain around me and enjoyed it all.
My house joining in the celebration.
I’m going to finish this, answer emails and then get supper. Have a lovely Sunday!
SCRIPTURE of the DAY:
PEANUTS?
TOMORROW July 6th is:
Build a Scarecrow Day; Capital City Day; International Kissing Day; National Fried Chicken Day; National Patio Umbrella Day.
I like friend chicken but could never manage to make it. I have 2 patio umbrellas. One is broken. I need to get it fixed this winter. God bless…
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