Friday Things

Friday at last. Funny, last week someone mentioned that I am wishing my life away. I wish it was lunch, I wish it was 4:30, I wish it was Saturday. In the end, all this tells me is I am wishing I was not at work.

The garden is so awesome right now. Everything is growning and getting ready for eating. Some things have already given up their delights! It's hard to give all that time to something that means so little at the end of the day. Taking pictures and growing stuff, that is how I would rather spend my day.

Now, how to do that... That is the question. Groove on Groovy People.

Done Waiting

Well hello there,

Been some time since I was around there here parts! Last time, we were waiting, waiting on the summer coming and the rain going... turns out we got a little hit of sun and then more waiting...

The gardens are all planted but the work continues. This is only our second season on the property and we have so many things we want to do. We have already had radish and lettuce from the garden. This was thanks to the season extending tents D built out of recycled plastic he had found on a job site. I will be hanging on to that... I see a greenhouse in my future.

Oh, we also got 4 hens! Very excited about that. They are all for different bird and will start laying eggs around September. They have been a lot of fun and easy to care for since they were day old chicks living in my closet. Anyways, more on them later.

Lots of work left to do as I said but a lot of work already done. So, better run and get ready for the real job that allows for the garden job. See you soon.

In waiting

It is really cold here today. Well, not really cold, but cold for us West Coasters. We are waiting on the snow that is supposed to fall for the next two days.

It is hard to believe that snow is coming. The sunrise this morning was incredible. I woke up after a nice sleep in. The sun was just coming up. So, in my PJ's and gum boots, I headed out with the dogs and the camera. Mount Baker was lit up, as was the Alex Fraser bridge in the distance. What a nice way to start the day.

We will not be up to much today. Time to take it easy and relax. A nice breakfast has been had and now it is time to get in the hot tub before heading out into the garden to see what is up. I need to get some clean up done under one of the big trees. We are planning on putting the chickens back there and have a bunch of work to do before they arrive.

SPRING!

As I look out the window, I see rain dripping from the roof. This does not dull my excitement at having received my first seed catalogue in the mail this week.

Spring my friends is just around the corner. The beds are getting ready, mulching everything down with the rain. We have so many weeds out there having taken over a very old and well established garden. The first attempt to beat them back a bit is to cover them with newspaper and wet it down. This seems to be doing the job but only time will tell.

D and I will each have 3 garden plots to grow what we like. D has chosen to rip everything out of his gardens, including the soil and start from scratch. I however was not willing or able to dig out all the soil and have gone the lazy way. I guess we will see what works best.

We are really hoping that we see a little more sunshine this year. Last year was such a loss. This winter has also been really wet... My feet are webbing.

So, time to pick out seeds, decide what will be grown, how much will be needed and where to put it all.

So excited... I love spring!

Birthday Post

Ahhh, what a nice day it has been. D and I have not done a whole lot. We went out to pick up some wine and a few odds and ends. For my Birthday, I received a blue leather recliner that is the perfect size for me and too small for D! I also received a blue tooth ear piece to go with my new phone from Christmas. Man I am spoiled.

Speaking of spoiled, today has been about food and relaxing. I had a wonderful hot tub while D made steaks and salad for lunch. For Breakfast we had a full bacon and egg fry up. Dinner looks like it will be whole roast chicken... oh, I love eating and I love my birthday! Don't worry, we went for a walk with the dogs between meals to get in a tad of fitness :)

Mom sent flowers and a cheque. Thanks Mom, for the two pairs of jeans and the sweater you bought me for my Birthday lol. I love January sales. Dad sent cash and that has also gone to good use. It is sitting in my wallet giving me comfort and joy!

Last night, D and I went out to Papi's for dinner to celebrate my birthday as well as his. D turned older than me last week. It was very nice as usual but I had had a migraine for the better part of the day and my time clock was all screwed up from having slept for the afternoon.

Oh well, today I am feeling great and enjoying it as much as I can. D is in the kitchen making some cake and dinner. Life is good. I could not ask for more.

Please go and say hello to my friend Susie. She is also celebrating her birthday today. Happy Birthday Susie!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

TO ALL OUR FRIENDS IN THE BLOGOSPHERE

D AND I WANTED TO WISH YOU

A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR!

ALL THE VERY BEST FOR 2008

Post Christmas Post

OK, so all that work and all the money... worth it? Yup! We had a very nice Christmas. We took the motorhome out, decked it out in Christmas and headed up to Harrison Hot Springs to see my Mom and her Hubby. We had a very nice time and ate a ton of really great food. On The Eve, we had a fondue... anything dipped in cheese is ok with me. We got up in the morning and did the stocking, present thing. Everyone came away pretty spoiled.

Later that day we headed down the road to the in-laws. As we were half way up their mountain, it started to snow. It didn't stop for the whole night and in the morning, Winter wonderland! It would have been wonderful if I didn't have to work the next day but I did. We spent the better part of the day digging out. We could see the road and that it was clear but we first had to negotiate down the 50' steep driveway. We got home and rested a bit and now back to reality.

It went so fast but it was sure fun while it lasted. It is D's birthday this weekend and then New Years... followed by my birthday the following week... wow, I need a nap.

Anyways, better get my gear on and get to the office. Hope you all have a wonderful holiday.