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Friday, July 27, 2007 3:50 PM

The garden

Despite the fact that my weedwhacker needs a mysterious new part that I have not bothered to discovered what it is I still managed to get part of the lawn edged. I remembered that I have a pair of old fashioned scissor like sheers. So between that and
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Tuesday, July 17, 2007 11:31 AM

Flower pictures from the back garden

I took some pictures of the back garden on the 15th. It is still pretty weed filled but I liked a lot of the flowers. Granted these are not in their prime most of these are a bit on the spent side of blooming. Anyway here goes: The above picture is a
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Saturday, May 12, 2007 11:26 PM

Life is stressful

Sometimes. I have been dealing with a lot of family drama lately. So far I think it will end up resolved in a positive manner for all involved. Needless to say this was stressful. Other news: Congratulations to my nephew Ethan who earned his Eagle Scout
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Friday, April 06, 2007 11:07 PM

Just gorgeous

Yesterday and today were just beautiful. Today it got over 70 degrees outside according the thermometer in the shade on my front porch. My garden is looking awesome and I am pleased with my progress. I have slowly been working on getting my Garden ready
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Monday, March 26, 2007 8:11 PM

Oooh it was nice!

The weather was wonderful today! So nice in fact that I went out a couple of times to check the lawn. Yup it had grown up quite a bit and it was nice and green. Of course a little past time to cut but at least it was dry enough. So after picking up the
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Thursday, March 01, 2007 8:32 PM

Flowers and crafts

My Mother was up last week as she had a craft show. Remembering that I had been to the Flower and Garden show she brought me an awesome present. A HUGE bag of bulbs. At least 14 different kinds. I am going to plant them in pots and try either forcing
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Thursday, February 22, 2007 11:38 AM

2007 Flower and Garden Show part 2

Well after a nice rest and decent night of sleep I am ready to start the second part of the show. After resting Friday and doing my work at homewe got ready for Saturday. We were up rather early for us on a Saturday but didn't really get there until
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Wednesday, February 21, 2007 9:07 PM

2007 Flower and Garden Show part 1

First off as I was getting over being sick I had to rest before and after each day I went. I was lucky enough to go 2 different days. Once with my friend S on Thursday where we left early and came back before the kids got out of school. Then I went on
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Friday, February 16, 2007 10:30 AM

Lots of stuff

Well I am now finally mostly better but I have been fighting that end of being sick fatigue. I slept at least 10-12 hours one night and felt better for it. I made cupcakes and pizza for Nick's birthday. Unfortunately he got sick and thus couldn't
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Saturday, October 14, 2006 9:00 AM

Volunteer Park Conservatory

In September I went to Volunteer Park to see the Asian Art Museum and also walked around a little bit. My friend S and I had a wonderful day out and did enjoy our visit. One of the things I saw then was the Conservatory and was just in love! However we
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Thursday, October 05, 2006 9:28 PM

Fall Garden Preparations

The preparations in the garden for fall and the coming winter has finally begun. I have been neglecting my poor yard a bit too much lately. However today my friend S came over and helped me trim my front ugly bushes. I was amazed at how much less irritating
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Sunday, June 11, 2006 10:40 PM

Summer, the new patio and dismantled kitchen

Amazing sometimes what all happens in between updates. The kids are almost out of school for the summer. Devin went on a trip to Europe for work. The yard has been blooming and lots more work has happened. The house is a disaster and in various states
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