For Those of You Not Working....

Happy Weekend!
I do have the opportunity to work.
I'm actually glad for this chance because I know there are a lot of people that for whatever reasons are not able to find gainful employment.
I'm also glad for Mr. Rogers.
I was reading the other day that Mr Rogers supported the manufacturing of the VCR.
His main point was that with the invention of the VCR, families would be able to watch programs together when Moms and Dads arrived home from work. They would be able to talk about what they were watching. I like the bit that stated, "You are an important person just the way you are. You can make healthy decisions. Maybe I'm going on too long, but I just feel that anything that allows a person to be more active in the control of his or her life, in a healthy way, is important." I think we lose sight of this at times.
Well thank you to Mr. Rogers, because now I can catch up on all of my television programs that I would not be able to watch because I work weird hours.
My little garden gnome arrived in the mail yesterday.

I found him a lovely spot in the garden.

I found him on Sooke Sculptures.
I'm going to continue to knit and watch Pretty Little Liars.
Have a great day!

We Almost Felt Like Pirates

Hubs has that personality where he just cannot sit still.
Me? I have a drink, a book or some sort of project like knitting or cross stitch, and I am good for an afternoon.
The other day we were sitting on the back deck, I was knitting,

Holding Hands, Feeding Ducks,

and Hubs is staring at the random stones that make up the walkway.

This picture was taken last year around March.

Hubs gets off his chair, finds his shovel and starts uncovering the rocks.


It turns the previous owner had actually buried boulders to make up his walkway. He chose the flattest side of the rock and only exposed that portion.


Hubs and the Little man dug up all the boulders,
Used the Roto-tiler to flatten out the giant holes,


Then seeded the ground.


During this process he found a garden tool buried under all those rocks.


I am not sure of the proper name for this tool.

I've used it to dig out Dandelions.

Now for the fun part.
What sort of walkway will replace the giant boulders.
I would love for the walkway to have an interesting pattern and stretch from the lowest stop on the back deck to the garden trellis that acts as an entrance to the back of the property.
Off to Pinterest I go!
Catch you all later.

Outside For St. Jean Baptiste Day

Yesterday we just had a nice quiet afternoon outside.
Lovely BBQ with veggies and pork chops.
I can sit outside all day and do absolutely nothing.
It must be an art form.
Hubs does not have that ability.
He decided to rip up all the old mismatched patio stones that placed in no real particular pattern.
What resulted was the Boy's first documentary on Ant Life.


We also were visited by a very curious Dragonfly.


Then a Robin stopped by.

Ow

I have no idea what spooked little Reno, but spooked he was.
There we were, just tucked in all nice and comfy in bed reading George R. R. Martin's, A Clash of Kings and boom.
Reno decides to run as if he is on fire.
This was the souvenir he gave me:

It is really difficult to place a bandage on that part of your body.
Needless to say, everyone had their nails cut that evening.

For Father's Day I made Grilled Chicken with Rosemary and Bacon.
It turned out beautifully.


Speaking of Rosemary, my herbs I planted in those little pots are not doing well.
Actually the mint is fantastic.

It is the Citron and Eucalyptus I am not so sure about.

I had no idea the Citron would flower.It did not show flowers on the little tag that came with the plant.

I'm off to watch a few television episodes. We have Hannibal, The Killing and the season premiere of True Blood to catch up on. This is my first night off in a few days. It will also be my only night off for maybe another week. Hopefully the new lady I train will work out.
Night everyone!

The Hummingbirds

As I explained in an earlier post, we have quite a number of Hummingbirds that visit our home.
Hubs took some excellent pictures I would love to share,



Other than our new feathered friends, nothing much else is happening. I have the pleasure to work more nights because the new girl has sought other types of employment. I'm ok with this as the weather has been pretty crappy for lack of a better term.
Maybe once summer begins in just over a week, the weather will be more co operative.

Jen

Happy Birthday Jennifer
I don't even know if you read this. It actually doesn't really matter.
The thing that does matter is you gather your thoughts and get in touch with your mother.
You don't even have to telephone. A simple postcard with only the words, I am OK is sufficient.
I have no idea what you are trying to prove and to whom.
I just wish you would realize that you do have family that does love you very much.
Even if you are not ok, you can still contact me and I can drop everything and find you.
I do sincerely wish you a Happy Birthday.

I Think I Might Finally Know the Name of this Plant.

To enter our backyard, you go through this gate like structure and pass under this orange climbing plant.

Almost sounds like a bit from Dungeons and Dragons no?
Anyway, I was reading this blog over here, Chickens & Fine China, where it mentions this plant called a Honeysuckle.
Is that what this orange thing is?
I love it!
Two years later, I finally have an answer to one of the many questions involving this garden.
Thank you!
Sincerely!
The Hummingbirds love this plant. One day I might even be able to capture one of those flying little acrobats on film.