We sealed our envelopes with our checks and signatures this morning and sent them off to Uncle Sam. It amazes me that people like us, who can almost afford to live, still get to pay taxes at the end of the year. I'm always amazed about things, I guess this particular item is just amongst the many ... well ... something to contemplate over during yard work, I guess!
Speaking of ... I know you're asking you computer screen right now "why is she posting this picture of yard junk ... doesn't she have any idea how embarrassing this is ..." well ... if you look closely between the wood pile (covered by the truck bed mat and waiting for Paul to cut and stack) and the dead Christmas tree (reserved for kindling wood for the fire starting process) you will see a rooster ... yes, you read it right ... a ROOSTER. He is apparently the new neighborhood mascot. And, better yet, he visits our side yard which is right outside our bedroom window each and every morning! And, yes, he crows, just like he's supposed to. As he belongs to the state trooper next door, I can't strangle it, although I did spend a little while trying to wrangle it yesterday morning so it wouldn't wake Paul up!!!! I will have to admit, I don't know what I would've done with him had I actually managed to catch him ... but it was fun chasing him around. He's a GORGEOUS fella with beautiful black tail feathers and a very strong voice box!
We had a beautifully warm day on Saturday just past. Charles came over and tilled the garden, leveled some of the front yard and redistributed the gravel in our driveway. It's so very nice to have a friend with heavy equipment around here! AND, we are congratulating Charles on his new job! He is working off a 2-week notice at his current job and moving along to a bigger and better assignment! YAHOO ... for this has been in the works for quite some time now!!!! And, his Nana, who took a mighty hard spill a few weeks ago at 84 years old, has healed and is back running circles around the rest of us! she fell off of the bottom wrung of a ladder whilst cleaning a woman's house (dusting the top of cabinets ... good grief!). She gave us all a scare, and we're glad to report her "back in the saddle again" ... and of course, she's back to cleaning the woman's house too. Mountain people - hearty ... and they last a long time! Charles and his Nana have supplied our "spring water" for months now, as they have a spring on their property that comes right up out of the ground. The water is delicious and cold. They have also kept us in potatoes and canned vegetables this winter ... jars of green beans, corn, etc. A big blessing to us in our "leaner" days, as well as all the other days! anyway, CONGRATULATIONS, Charles!!! I know you'll be successful as whatever you do!
SO, the sun was warm enough of SATURDAY to have the tulips burst open ... right in time to fill up with snow on SUNDAY! Yeppers, it snowed Sunday and Monday ... no snow today, but it's chilly and will freeze tonight. I'm hoping the blossoms that are out won't freeze and that we will actually have a beautifully blooming springtime! We're keeping our fingers crossed! The cherry trees in our yard are right on the verge of blossoms, so hopefully they won't be affected this year. We'll see!
The "bottle collection" that I've included is filled with bottles that Paul, the treasure hunter, has managed to pull out of our yard and our basement. The liquor bottles are on the big oil furnace tank outside and not pictured here ---- but they are many in number!!!! These bottles are little prized possessions that we've pulled from the earth and have saved as historical treasure! (Paul can also tell you about the train that used to go through our yard, the track and where it used to run and numerous other anorak type details!)
My friend Beth has taken a trip to NY as her mother has fallen ill and admitted into ICU. We've been taking care of her bungalow for her ... where the deer come every evening to eat and rest. There is one very pregnant doe with 2 fawns that follow her close behind. After the "girls" graze, "the boys" come and finish up the corn and whatever they can find. Paul and I saw the most beautiful HUGE red fox there the other night. Quite a show of wild animal life in her back yard, which we can view through the sliding glass door. Pretty much like a movie screen! We offer Beth good thoughts and big prayers as she helps her mom and family. And we will enjoy our grounds keeping assignment until she arrives back home. (safe journey to you Beth)
Happy Birthday to Cheryl Nyberg this past Sunday! Cheryl, I know you'll celebrate your life better than most of us! Know we're thinking about you (and Jerry) and hoping all good things for you and yours. Happy Birthday!
Paul's mum and dad, as well as Chris and Rick, will be leaving for their cruise in 12 days or so. As my memory digresses, I'd like to wish you all an absolutely WONDERFUL vacation while I am thinking about it! I am sure Paul and I will someday be able to cruise ... but until then, I sure hope ya'll can enjoy it enough for all of us! Bon Voyage, y'all!!! And safe journey!
Next week is spring break up here for the schools. Yippee! That means no dance for me next week. It's time for a break! Then, it's serious business until the recital is over. Don't quite have a date for that yet ... stay tuned. (OMG) Haven't ordered costumes yet ... no venue either ... life is just not the same here. :-O
Well, must get back to work. My sweet boss is in Pebble Beach, CA golfing his heart out this week. I'm sure he's enjoying every minute of it. It's very quiet at work when he is out of town. So it's time for me to update the website and get some "busy" work out of the way.
Cheers to all,
Paul & Cheri
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