Little Yard work and some reads

Tuesday was a nice and hot day.  It hit 80 degrees.  I sat in the chair on patio for a short while to soak up some vitamin D.  Felt so good.  

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I am happy to see the boxwood I have been clipping into a topiary for two or maybe it's been three springs has made it through our harsh winter this year.  

I will tie some twine around that grass in the distance before it's cut so I can use it to decorate the lamp post in the fall. 

Dinner bell was here when we moved here.  I was told it came from Chase City Virginia. 

I thought that was pretty neat when I heard that because Mom was born in Chase city.

I purchase this book a few days ago locally here and have been enjoying some of the ideas given.

I need a refresh. 

I like the idea of some gilding and painted furniture but definitely not too much.  

A little Bohemian but just a touch here and there

Got a few twigs and dead plants from last year up and into bags. I have much more cleaning up to do and actually don't mind it now that my knee is much better.  Or the new knee I should say.

Gorgeous Forsythia to greet in the early morning.  I have another that's rooted from a couple springs ago and I think I will plant it near the forest area for color. 

A garden house book I will have to take a few ideas from I am reading on breaks from yard work.  I need to get rid of some clutter in my house. 

The shelf above the window is nice for a garden room, but also for my kitchen area

A porch area below is sweet 

Later

Lunch at Panera

Steve had chili and salad

I had French onion soup which isn't exactly the way I like it but it was tasty and good

I had a double stack with chicken and tomato with melted cheese.  Very good. 

Til next time

Few days away

8 days ago, we took a little two-night, 3 days get away to Chincoteague Island in Va. 

 So good it felt to get away.  I did take a walk in the sand which I felt for a few days afterward, but I know I used muscles in the TKR leg for the good.  Getting better and over several humps. 

So nice there on Assateague beach listening to the sound of the waves crashing to shore.

Several tunnels to get to Chincoteague Island and it costs 15 dollars each way which it's worth it not taking the DC route. Less traffic the way we went and much more pleasant a drive. 

We traveled the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel over and under water ways.

Beautiful views of Chesapeake Bay spanning a little over 17 miles.

One of the 7 engineering wonders of the modern world.  

Leads to a peninsula that intersects the land and takes us to Chincoteague

Miles more and finally Chincoteague

Passed Wallops Island too

We stayed at the Refuge Inn.  It has a pool and sauna.  Nice Inn.  Breakfast brought to the rooms.  Very clean and well appointed rooms and such nice caretakers.  We will be going back soon.

Nice balcony upstairs where we were.  

Steve had to get to the beach to dune sit. 

Gorgeous and clean Assateague beach.  

Well taken care of

Nice clean restrooms on the beach

There was a heavy storm here and the dunes were taken out some

Love the beautiful horses and ponies and Assateague Beach!

Bye for now

food and flowers

Warmer today.  I see the leaf buds on some of the trees.  Still winter and anything can change. 

A few roses for Valentines Day

I must say I am a little tired of the sofa I have had since 2000.

I would like something else besides red.  Maybe more of a  modern streamlined sofa with a couple of swivel chairs at the picture window.  I can always dress up or down with a more modern style.

A dinner sent to us from Daughter in law Miranda

So very good and such a sweet surprise.  Especially since we are not getting out much.  I have not been cleared to drive yet since surgery, and I am ready to bust out. 

real Italian food 

The salad was loaded

I had chicken parmesan and Steve had Lasagna.  Didn't get a picture of his because he dug in way too fast. 

To finish off we had lemon shortbread cookies.

I have been working on my beaded ship picture.  Not liking this one too much.  Still have to finish it though.  

I am looking for a place to fix this Santa.  The battery compartment is corroded from being negligent in taking the batteries out for storage.  I wonder if it can be fixed to play music and move again?  Just had to put it out there. 

Bye for now

                            

Monks and some Ice

 Leaving Physical Therapy today we got a glimpse of the Monks making their way into Ashland Va.  Earlier in their journey in Dayton Texas, two Monks were injured when a car hit them resulting in one having leg amputated. He is recuperating. 

They along their way are stopping at state capitals, historic landmarks and communities sharing their message of reflection.  A 2300 mile walk thru Ashland with a rest stop at Randolph Macon Campus. 

Some snow pictures

Granddaughters helping shovel ice from porch door along with Opa

Looks like Phil the large ground hog saw his shadow which in Pennsylvania could be six more weeks of bad weather for them.  Not sure if a groundhog saw a shadow in my state.  I say we will probably have six more weeks of bad weather here anyway.

Genevieve had to get the old sleigh out and slide down to creek on ice

Bye for now