One Year & Over Part 47
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 2,707
I can't believe I have to pack, AGAIN!! I've moved four times in the last two years. Hopefully this one will stick. I feel optimistic.
Oh and guess what, I'll be joining the ranks of you gardeners! I get the whole yard with garden boxes all to myself to do what I please, and it's a blank slate, save for some raspberry bushes. Exciting!!!! Please, bring on the gardening tips! What are your favourite things to plant?
FBL it sounds like the service was a good experience for you, glad it gave you some closure.
Oh and guess what, I'll be joining the ranks of you gardeners! I get the whole yard with garden boxes all to myself to do what I please, and it's a blank slate, save for some raspberry bushes. Exciting!!!! Please, bring on the gardening tips! What are your favourite things to plant?
FBL it sounds like the service was a good experience for you, glad it gave you some closure.
Magsie
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: UK
Posts: 26,835
Morning overs
Fbl, pleased matts funeral went well.
Gleefan, hope you have a quick sale.
Inpar, a garden whoop! You've already a raspberry bush, brilliant. I got one last year but didn't get much fruit last year. I'm too looking for some summer flowers for when my spring ones go. I'm still learning myself but I think with perennials they come back year after year, but looking forward to any tips you might receive here, to glean from. Hubby likes sweet peas and although I put some seeds in last year nothing happened. I love the wild flowers and although I've planted seeds in the past not much has appeared.
The roundabouts in the town near us was full of wild flowers a few years ago, they looked gorgeous. This year they've got crocuses on them all, and they too look so pretty. Aaah, it's so nice seeing Spring and then summer arrive.
Inpar, just remembered what you said about my life sounding so peaceful, I think that's the sobriety kicking in and of course I've been forced to take a step back with health matters. It might slow me down but it won't stop me! Yay.
Hope it's a good day for everyone.
Fbl, pleased matts funeral went well.
Gleefan, hope you have a quick sale.
Inpar, a garden whoop! You've already a raspberry bush, brilliant. I got one last year but didn't get much fruit last year. I'm too looking for some summer flowers for when my spring ones go. I'm still learning myself but I think with perennials they come back year after year, but looking forward to any tips you might receive here, to glean from. Hubby likes sweet peas and although I put some seeds in last year nothing happened. I love the wild flowers and although I've planted seeds in the past not much has appeared.
The roundabouts in the town near us was full of wild flowers a few years ago, they looked gorgeous. This year they've got crocuses on them all, and they too look so pretty. Aaah, it's so nice seeing Spring and then summer arrive.
Inpar, just remembered what you said about my life sounding so peaceful, I think that's the sobriety kicking in and of course I've been forced to take a step back with health matters. It might slow me down but it won't stop me! Yay.
Hope it's a good day for everyone.
Sober date 5/1/13
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Staffordshire UK
Posts: 3,547
Good morning Overs.
We had a great family work day yesterday, DDs were cutting firewood while we moved a small shed on two small sleds. DS couldn't believe we did it! We've finished clearing this years forty metres of scrub I just have to lay about 15 metres of hedge before it leafs up.
Have the best day you can everyone.
We had a great family work day yesterday, DDs were cutting firewood while we moved a small shed on two small sleds. DS couldn't believe we did it! We've finished clearing this years forty metres of scrub I just have to lay about 15 metres of hedge before it leafs up.
Have the best day you can everyone.
Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: US East Coast
Posts: 14,292
Andy, you're a busy beaver!
Mags, what a marvelous attitude you have
Life hands us many things and a great attitude makes a significant difference. When I drank, I tended to wallow in self pity. It's so much easier to be positive now.
Inpar, what fun that you will have your own garden! I know moving so often is a major hassle but it sounds like the results will be worth it.
Hi to all!
Mags, what a marvelous attitude you have
Life hands us many things and a great attitude makes a significant difference. When I drank, I tended to wallow in self pity. It's so much easier to be positive now.Inpar, what fun that you will have your own garden! I know moving so often is a major hassle but it sounds like the results will be worth it.
Hi to all!
non-drinker
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Posts: 13,869
Old man winter isn't done with us yet. We've already got about 3-4 inches of snow on the ground with another 3-4 on the way today. Then, rain forecast for Friday! Gotta love March in Wisconsin
A new week ahead with new adventures...life goes on.
Have a Marvelous Monday, overs!
A new week ahead with new adventures...life goes on.
Have a Marvelous Monday, overs!
Quit 4/17/15
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Pa
Posts: 15,246
Be careful Glee, Saskia, Rusty and other East Coasters with the coming storm tomorrow. We are looking at 18"-24" inches possibly with blizzard warnings posted. Looking to just hunker down with the family tomorrow, as long as we don't lose power. Stay safe folks!
Glee, my wife and daughter have started binge watching Glee! I thought that would make you smile!
Take care everyone!
Glee, my wife and daughter have started binge watching Glee! I thought that would make you smile!
Take care everyone!
Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 2,707
I like the idea of wildflowers Mags, I want things that will draw lots of birds and bees. I might plant some type of small tree. The yard is mostly concrete patio with beds all around the perimeter and a big circular one in the middle, and three large boxes the last tenants put in with good soil, that I will plant the food in. There is a white brick wall along the south that I think I will plant roses against, I love roses. Perennials are nice definitely, I will probably focus on that so it's low maintenance. Ferns grow well here so I might grow lots of those, or have a little fern bed. We'll see! But I will definitely plant greens and kale for my morning smoothies, and cucumbers and beans I think. Maybe squash? I don't know if that would work. Zuchini would be nice as well, and sweet potatoes. I think I have some research to do!
Thanks Sassy. The main thing that I'm worried about with this place is the cost. But it has everything that I want in a place and is in a really good neighbourhood within walking distance to two great parks, and easy access to the highway which is great for my little weekend road trips that I like to do. I think this place will make my life easier, or smoother. And, a wood burning fireplace, I mean come on!
And, I will definitely have bird feeders.
Thanks Sassy. The main thing that I'm worried about with this place is the cost. But it has everything that I want in a place and is in a really good neighbourhood within walking distance to two great parks, and easy access to the highway which is great for my little weekend road trips that I like to do. I think this place will make my life easier, or smoother. And, a wood burning fireplace, I mean come on!
And, I will definitely have bird feeders.
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: US East Coast
Posts: 14,292
IP, your garden plans sound absolutely delightful! I can hear your enthusiasm in your post. I'll bet Harley will like it, too.
FBL, I hope we are as lucky as you are with the snowfall but am not expecting that. When I see the weather maps, I notice that in my state I am living in the comparatively smallish area on the coast that is supposed to have blizzard conditions. I'm especially happy to be living at the OFH in that kind of weather. We have emergency generators and a very creative staff so I can stay quite cozy and well-fed :-)
SG, Glee and anyone else in the storm's path, have a safe one!
FBL, I hope we are as lucky as you are with the snowfall but am not expecting that. When I see the weather maps, I notice that in my state I am living in the comparatively smallish area on the coast that is supposed to have blizzard conditions. I'm especially happy to be living at the OFH in that kind of weather. We have emergency generators and a very creative staff so I can stay quite cozy and well-fed :-)
SG, Glee and anyone else in the storm's path, have a safe one!
Quit 4/17/15
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Pa
Posts: 15,246
Well, the storm of the year petered out somewhat, with many hours of sleet replacing what was supposed to be heavy snow. Guessing we only got 6-7 inches, but the winds are howling and it's cold. Brace yourselves further north!
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: German Village, Columbus with my love ♥
Posts: 88,730
I don't know how much snow there is here...I just know it is the first snow I have ever seen.
I hope everyone in the path of the weather is safe and warm.
So much love to all of the Overs. ♥
I hope everyone in the path of the weather is safe and warm.
So much love to all of the Overs. ♥
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