Roses, tomatoes and sweetpeas

Here is a picture of the rose bush my mom planted for me in my yard. It is so late in the season and it is still going. The date on the camera got reset, so do not believe that, I did take the picture just 5 minutes ago. Stupid thing. These are some of the tomatoes on the plant that I posted back about a month ago and the last picture is of my dad's sweetpea's. He grew them from seed and has actually probably cut about a foot off of them, because they fell over the neighbor's fence. My parent's have the real green thumbs. I'm just a wannabee. I will be going away for a couple of days, leaving tomorrow, so I won't be posting anymore probably until Sunday or Monday, I think I definately made up for it today though.

My obituary

This is it, my obituary when I die. The gluttony thing is a given, ( She died with a bag of bits and bites, cheddar flavor of course, clutched in her fingers) or, ( she had just been to McDonalds ) Ha ha. , the rest, hmmmmmm.

'What will your obituary say?' at QuizGalaxy.com

Books

Just finished Confessions of a Shopaholic, had trouble with it at first, but managed to get through it. It actually ended off not too bad. I may have to read the other one I bought now too.

Started One Hundred Years of Solitude last night. It was actually on Oprah's book list, which is a plus for me. I heard it was good, so I thought I'd give it a try.

The Apple Tree

We we're hoping all the apples would turn red before we took them off the tree, but as you can see, the branches we're getting to heavy and we're tearing off. Wish we would have caught it before this happened. I did get a wheelbarrow full of apples though, God, think of all the peeling ahead. Oh well we're lucky to have them.

Book Tag

Book Tag
I got tagged by Brandy for a Book Tag. The rules are as follows:
1. Grab the nearest book. Dont think, just grab.....
2. Open the page to 123.
3. Find the fifth sentence.
4. Post the text of the next 3 sentences on your blog. (Please include the book and author)
5. Dont you dare dig for that "cool" or "intellectual" book in your closet! I know you were thinking it. Dont just pick up whatever is closest to you.
6. Tag 3 people.Here is what I got.....

I'm networking with the national newspapers!

Definately not as exciting as Brandy's http://crochetnut71.blogspot.com/ . It is from those Shopaholic books, by Sophie Kinsella. This one is Confessions of a Shopaholic. I bought 2, I will probably just give them to Karen, when I'm done this first one. Too excruciating. Thanks for tagging me Brandy.

I would like to tag Desperate Housewife, Shannon, and Treslie. I would tag Amanda too, but???? She doesn't like to read GASP... I think she was switched on me in the hospital. Ha.

Christmas Catalog

Look what came in the mail box last night. One of my favorite things. The red one is from 40 years ago, the year I was born.

Sweet peas

My dad brought us over some sweet peas from his garden. They smell outta this world. You should be able to bottle that smell. Yummy. Aren't they pretty.

Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride

This is what we did today, we went and seen the R.C.M.P. Musical Ride. It was very nice. I had never seen it before. I guess it's one of the things we are known for as Canadians, is our RCMP. Makes ya feel kinda proud. The horses are absolutely beautiful.

More stuff to look at

I know this is really small to read, but give it a try. I thought it was funny. This is my kitten Chevy, 5 years ago, she's not quite this small any more. She doesn't leave me any present's, but if she did, I would definately call McGuyver to come and fix it for me. Hope he does house calls.














This last one is just a pic of the sky a few years ago, this was in the morning. The sky amazes me. Stars, northern lights, clouds.

Garden snaps

On the whole, my little garden's are not that great, so I take just small pictures to show you. I have chives that grow like crazy, after years of having them, we finally had some on our potatoes last night for supper. With butter and sour cream of course. They are good. I really should bring them in and dry them out to use all winter like Martha would, ya know.




















I have another rose bush that is in bloom now, it's probably so late, because I cut it way back, back in June. A picture of the one columbine I have, and lastly, my apple tree, it is so heavy with apples now. Oh yeah, apple crisp and apple pie. Yep, I am a food lover in the biggest way. Hope you all have a great Friday and a wonderful weekend.

Tagged by Karen

i've been tagged...

by my good friend Karen. Karen says, "Finish these sentences" OK, I will!
1. The one household chore I don’t mind doing is- What's a household chore????
2. The last person that made a surprise visit to my home was-My dad, I think he came to see the husband though, a little bonding, ha.
3. I cannot comprehend-INCOMPETENCE ON THE JOB. I have to agree with Karen on this one, people just don't care and it really gets to me.
4. At this moment I wish- I we're on a white sandy beach, approximately + 30 or about 90 degrees for you in the the States a tropical drink, a smoke, a book and the waves crashing. Yes that's it, a day in paradise.
5. The last serious discussion I had was with-could be my daughter or my husband and it was probably about me.
6. The thing that made me laugh the hardest today was-Last night actually, we had one of the granddaughters sleep over, she's only 3 and this is how the conversation went, I told her she was my medicine, of course she didn't get it so I explained, when I'm sad you come over and make me feel better, so you are my medicine, she still didn't get it, and just finished a bowl of cereal, so all she could think of to say was I'm gonna burp on you. I guess when they are yours anything they say seems funny, but I had to laugh at that. Love ya Karen, thanks for tagging me.

I do like this show

It was on 3 times last night, could only watch 2 though, I like sleep even more. I missed their wedding show last week, they are having a rerun tonight, so I will be watching that. Leland is such a little cutey. (An add on, Sorry Karen, It's called Dog the Bounty Hunter) they go searching for people who are on bail and don't show back up for court. It is good..I think so anyway.

Wish I could say this is my work

Today I will be sitting in dirt trying to clear up the overgrowth and weeds. Before you know it, everything gets overgrown and it all looks like one big mess. It is so sunny and nice here today. Got some more of the fence painted yesterday, just waiting to get another can from the store, probably later on this week. It takes me so long to do anything. We had fun out last night. Slept a little late this morning. It's okay once in awhile I guess. We we're trying to figure out the last time we went out like that and it was in April. It's good to get out even if it is only once in awhile.

I found this cross stitch on someone's blog, I think it is so nice. I love flowery stuff. It's a little different too. The framing job on it is gorgeous.

Friday night

This is what we did last night. We went in to get a bit of fire wood. We we're bundled up pretty good so no mosquitoes we're nipping. We got home about 9:30 and it is starting to get dark already. Fall is coming. Nice to get out on the quad. It was just a very teeny ride this time though. We are going to interplay downtown tonight, it is an artsy type thing with plays and different stuff going on. Then we're going dancing for a bit, the Newfie bar then a country bar. It's been forever since we we're out. Can't wait.

Our city

Just wanted to share a few pics of our city. The first one is downtown. We are divided into 6 different areas, a valley, which is downtown and all the other areas are on the surrounding hills. Kind of deceiving. We have 75,000 people here.




This is obviously a fall shot, one of my favorite times of the year. Unfortunately, it doesn't last too long. Pictures by the way, courtesy of the World Wide Web. Just borrowing them, thanks Web.




The picture above on the right, is coming into our beautiful city. The Northern Lights on the bottom left always amaze me. I have seen them this bright a few times, but normally, they are a little dimmer than this. Absolutely stunning, takes my breath away every time. Last but not least, bottom right is one of those really cold living up north days. The ice fog just hangs in the air. This is when you go home and put another log in your woodstove.

That is it for my Friday post. The husband is finally off for a few days, so we will be venturing out for a bit. Kind of a rainy day here. It's all good.

Where I should be

Lying on the doc's couch. Just having one of those days........ Tomorrow will be better. Ya know how it goes.

Sunrise

The beginning of another week. Yesterday was heritage day here, so we had a holiday. Always nice to have an extra day off. Hope you all have a great week.

The same plant

I was going through some pictures today and I found this first one. I was so surprised at the difference. So perty.

Paper Cutting

Years ago a friend of mine gave me this Victorian style paper cutting that she had done. She call's it Scherenscnitte, I do too, it's just that when searching for it, most people go by the term paper cutting. I did one myself, about 8 years ago of a hot air balloon, very detailed work let me tell you. It's like writing really hard with a pen for a long time, the fingers get stiff. I use a pen knife and a green crafting mat, like you would use for cutting fabric on with a roller blade.



I ordered myself a bunch of patterns last year, and this is the first set that I am working on. Not sure exactly how I will frame these, but the first pic is of all the reindeer and the sleigh.


The second one is one that I am in the middle of doing. When you are done cutting, you turn it over, then you won't see any of the lines you use for your guide.

This last picture is of the 3 that I have completed. You have to be very careful, because it can tear so easy.

San Francisco

Found this picture in a magazine. This is one of the best places I have ever visited, and I thought this picture was so nice. Just had to post it. More San Fran to come later.

Pillow Talk

This is the rocking chair on my deck. I bought these pillows a few years ago. Thought they look nice here, so I am sharing them with you. I am the most exciting, adventurous person I know. Ha.

Can you believe this

I searched other blogs for gardens and this is one of the first things I found. What will they think of next.



















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Geranium Stuff

Okay, this is a question DH asked awhile ago, regarding what to do with geraniums over the winter, to try and keep them, so you can grow them again the next season.

For those in cold climates, you can overwinter your geraniums and have them for the next year. This can be accomplished by digging the plants up and also with cuttings. Either way, you will need to get geraniums out before the first frost.
If you want to keep your geraniums in a pot for winter, dig them carefully out of the ground and prune back to about half the size. Put them in a cool area but in a sunny window or under artificial plant lights. Occasional pruning by pinching off will help them be full for next year.
To save cuttings, take geranium cuttings of about 4" from the ends of the shoots and dip in rooting hormone. Stick them upright in a peat moss mixed with sand so that they stand on their own. Water thoroughly and place plastic near bright light. When roots start in 8 weeks - plant them in pots. By May you should have some great geraniums to plant in your garden border
You can also save your geraniums by digging them up before the first frost and hanging upside down in a cool dry place over the winter. Soak the geranium roots once a month over the winter - the plants will look quite dead but have faith. In March, prune them back and plant in a pot in soil. The geraniums should be looking quite dandy by the time May planting rolls around.
Saving your geraniums over winter like this can seem like a lot of work, but if you are short on cash in your landscaping budget then this is a great way to get more flowers for nothing. Geraniums can be particularly expensive so it makes sense to put forth the effort to save them for the next year. Plus it can be a rewarding task!
Geraniums are good plants for cottage gardens, borders and containers. They will attract bees and butterflies but are also disease and deer resistant.

Well that's it for the geraniums, sounds like a lot huh. I never save them and it's such a shame, because they are so nice. I think basically you could just cut them down and water them minimally, they kind of just need a rest period over the winter. (This is a pic of one of mine right now.)

The Desiderata

DESIDERATA
Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and ignorant; they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however, humble, it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs; for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals; and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive him to be, and whatever your labours and aspirations, in the noise and confusion of life, keep peace with your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world.
Be careful.
Strive to be happy.

This is the best thing I have ever found written. It is how I and everyone else should try to live their lives. Perhaps, it would make the world a better place.

The first week

I have started back to work after 5 months off. I am working somewhere different now as a contractor, something really different for me. I am a teamster? I don't know really how to take that, I think I might be part of the Mafia now??????? I have always wanted to go to Sicily. Maybe I used to live there in my previous life. Okay, goin on like a crazy girl here. Working as a contractor, and not for the "COMPANY" , the rules are a teeny bit more relaxed. I like that. I also like what I'm doing, operating forklifts, moving material. It's all good. All in all, I loved staying home, but truthfully, it is pretty good to get back to work too.