Thought for the Day

"Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while."

Jesus

Mark 6:31

New Room to Date

I don't remember what I posted last. Guess I should have
checked out my postings first huh? :) Oh well. I have my
first picture hung and found a used chair. It is much more comfortable for TV viewing and reading than the floor :). Below the window is the hibiscus I thought dead but it is doing very well. I will have it and the plant stand in the corner out on the deck in a few weeks. Remember you can enlarge pictures by clicking on them...if you want to see that cute little azaelia up close.

I have never done bonsai before but I am going to try turning that little azalea in the corner into one. I checked out a book from the library to do some reading up on the subject. They say bonsai should remain outside all year, but this one won't since it won't make it through the winter here. Poor little thing, it will probably meet it's demise soon anyway. You can never succeed if you never try!
I have moved things around a few times but am trying out this arrangement for a while. I originally had the TV in the corner. Since it is small, Matt suggested I move it closer to the chair and put the desk in the corner. I thought it was a good idea. It gets great reception there. The wind chimes in the corner will be moving outside too. That is it for now. Everyone have a wonderful day and absorb some rays.

Friends In the Garden

Lots of critters in the garden today. I was working on the new garden, that is...the one I started last year. I finished outlining the path with rocks. This is it so far. I am hoping to till everything under the black plastic soon...this week and plant a few more things. I had to keep hauling rocks from the hedgerow which is on the other side of the yard. This was a continuous interruption which I rather enjoyed, my back didn't mind it either. The first interruption was this very unusual toad. Well, it was unusual for me since more toads are green/brown and all bumpy. This one was gray with black lines, which had a sort of marble effect. Of course I had to run and get the camera. I grabbed the frog and put him in a 5 gallon bucket so I could hold him ransom until I was finished with him. :)

When I got back with the camera, I reached down to pick him up and he jumped up almost to the top of the bucket and stuck there. He had these little suction cups on his toes. I realized he was a tree frog when I first picked him up but, well, guess I'm a slow processor. Basically he could have gotten out of the bucket any time he wanted. Thank goodness he was being cooperative....well perhaps he wasn't that cooperative. I had him by the leg for the longest time :). Here you can see the suction cups on each toe.

He finally calmed down and took some nice pictures. When I finally gave him his freedom, he just sat there!!! Must have thought I wasn't so bad after all :).

The next visitor was a garden snake.

Here he is about 4 1/2 feet long. Just kidding he was a baby about 2 feet at the most. Then there was a ham of a chipmunk. When I finished edging the garden path with rocks, I took a break. Had some ice water and sat on the deck reading a magazine, camera in hand. There were lots of birds around today: chickadees, titmice, juncos, cardinals, robins and a couple of these with the yellow stripe. Not sure what they are...house finch??? Anybody???

Here is one more pic of the chipmunk.Just look at him posing for the picture.

And how about this guy? Take a look at that mug on him. What's he thinkin'? "Take a hike lady can't you see I'm tryin' to eat?

What! Your mother never taught you any manners?"

Well, that's about it for today. Spent lots of time taking pictures, hauling rocks and enjoying relaxing on the deck with my magazine. Got the boys to put up the gazebo. It was wonderful sitting there in the shade with the perfect breeze. Spring is finally here!!!

Yellie, look at all the things you missed today!

Thought for the day

To show your true colors you have to come out of your shell.

Is Spring Here?

Good Grief! Will spring ever get here? Bulbs are just about to open, buds are swelling on trees and shrubs and Old Man Winter just won't go away. There is a winter storm warning for Sunday through Monday. The weather man says up to 12" of snow. . . I don't believe it!!! I won't believe it.

In spite of the cold, I have been outside trying to get ahead of the game in preparation for a lazy summer :). I missed the flowering crocuses but here are the first blooming daffodils in the garden along with a salamander, taking a stroll and checking out the sites. What a cutie. I love these little things.

HAPPY EASTER

Wishing you a year filled with all the joys the Easter Season brings.

God bless you!