gardening in the shade...

we started out here last night...

and it was in really bad shape...

but we had company stop by...

so we just sat in the yard for a time and chatted...

had to finish this after lunch today...

looks really good compared to the rest of the yard...

glad I didn't plant this full this year...

they would have died anyway...

the rose bushes have some dead leaves on them, but for the most part, they are doing pretty good...

didn't even hit 80 today and it has been over cast all day long...

I was eyeing this mess when it started sprinkling...

lucky for Craig...

there is some more green happening out there...

nothing to really brag about or even drag the mower out for...

but its not all brown...

glad I didn't get the basket planted this year...

need to find some silks to put in there, maybe...

filled the ground basket with seed for the larger birds...

just in case they come back...

the dead leaves in the rose bush...

left them...

got pricked too many times so decided they could stay there...

now, this was from last night...

I would like the introduce redneck lawn darts...

this is a friend's husband...

with my gardening carpet square...

they used them for targets...

and instead of darts...

bows and arrows...

yep, that's how its done here...

yard darts wouldn't even stick in the ground its so hard...

but the arrows do...

where were my friend and I????

on the deck...

out of range...

and that's why the gardening had to wait until today...

no birds, cats or humans were harmed at this event...

and kids- do not try this at home...

its only for idiot adult men...

have a good night!

weeding...

there wasn't a small bucket full of them...

but now they're gone...

it was fun playing in the dirt again...

and we didn't even raise a dust storm this time...

its still dry, but its the wettest its been since spring...

the tomatoes have a fall look about them...

as does most things around here...

it got down in the 50s last night...

bird's nest in the persimmon...

not good for any fruit this year, but its made someone a wonderful home...

see the yuck happening already?

there are a few blooms still...

not going to get enough to fill the freezer for winter...

80% now have the blossom rot...

but the mums are coming on...

and I have never seen so many ground spider webs ever...

that's what you get, I guess, when you don't mow all summer...

since the last of May- 1st of June around here...

this made me think...

I need to add prisms to my garden...

used to hang them in the windows at the antique mall and they would cast rainbows all around...

going to be looking for some of them through the fall and winter...

God has blessed us with enough rain to keep going for a bit longer...

and cooler temps to give the electric bills a rest...

sitting here with a lap throw, hoodie and my sock monkey house slippers on...

its so nice to have goose bumps again!

have a great day!

another day...

yesterday the skies were like this on our morning walks...

but I wanted to show you the poles...

see the hole?

from the drought...

and the storm drain- same thing going on...

and one of our water meters...

this is the one for the north lot...

the rain filled a lot of the gaps in...

before, a small child could get their foot in here...

1.6 inches of rain helps a bunch...

the dusty millers are about to seed...

this daisy is about done, too...

the 10 day forecast for us shows all 80s...

no more 90s and 100s in sight...

hopefully, the early fall is coming...

and we have a chance of rain on Wednesday...

and a note on me...

certain "things" passed this morning...

and are still passing...

DH is working until noon...

I got up really early and decided I could go back to bed for a bit...

should really get moving...

load of laundry is in and breakfast dishes are soaking in the sink...

better yell at Craig, too...

he's sleeping in, but not for long...

need to clip the dog sometime today...

and clean out the fridge...

check the can goods and make a list...

need to let Princess Snuggles out of the kennel...

she's throwing a fit...

and, the most important thing...

besides getting dressed...

I need to spend some time on the deck...

so you all have fun with your weekend...

the windows are open...

there is a bit more green going on out here now...

got another 1/2 of an inch last night...

its overcast this morning and in the 60s...

high today is 79...

too late for the corn...

weeds in the vacant lots on our walk this morning...

but maybe not completely too late for the beans...

bad storms with high winds and one tornado hit north of here...

took roofs off, trees and power poles down...

laid some beans and corn down, too...

70 mph winds...

so glad we didn't get that...

slowly getting over this...

I have had my shower and am dressed...

in long sleeves...

still waiting for the bomb to drop...

hope it happens soon...

no pain in my tummy or my back and not as sore today...

not doing much today...

just walks and taking naps...

you all have a good day and thanks for your prayers...

2 DAYS WITH RAIN...

clouds that moved in last night...

they were dark, but not much rain...

nothing here at all...

but it cooled off 12 degrees in 20 minutes...

the storms came later in the night...

with thunder boomers...

it sounded wonderful...

1.1 inches worth...

early evening today, the clouds came back...

and we got .4 real fast...

its still raining...

there have been major storms move through north of us with very high winds...

but so far we have missed those...

its been a rough 24 hours and its not over yet...

we finally figured out what is doing it... 

I have a gluten problem and every Tuesday we get a chicken dinner from here in town...

with all the fixin's, including biscuits...

which I thought I could do since they were dry and flaky...

well...

I was wrong...

I have yet to pass the stupid thing, but it is moving slowly through...

called the DR and he said go to the ER...

called Steve home...

packed a bag and my purse for a stay...

just in case...

and then I had to hit the bathroom...

there I was on the throne when Steve came in...

pooped enough for major relief, but more needs to go...

I have eaten lightly...

BS and BP are good...

getting fluids in, too...

so...

if this doesn't come on through on its own or the pain comes back or the vomiting...

we are ER bound...

I am tired of it...

I don't want surgery or a C-bag...

but after last night, its better than doing that again...

keep us in your prayers...

not sure how this is going to end...