It's been a busy week. I've cleaned the inside of my house, washed and hanged clothes out, done the usual maintenance--screen door latch repaired, screens put back in place on my deck, etc. Got the mower and roto-tiller started and put to work. Planted more garden. Sprayed Round-up on mustard garlic (an invasive species) at the farm. I just jumped from one job to the next all week.

Today I went "to town" to vote (I'll be gone on primary day), grocery shopped, spent $50 on a tank of gas for my Dakota, and helped my sister buy and transport lattice screening for her patio. I gave her some cedar posts and a post hole digger. She can do the digging!

I'm still planting garden. Some things go in early, some later. My fruit trees are in full blossom--beautiful pinks and whites. Working outside isn't so bad this time of year.

Oh, but I didn't neglect playing golf!
I think I'll relax a little this weekend. My expected guest couldn't make it, which is disappointing. I can begin packing for my trip out west.

Comments:

Want to come to Oregon? I have a huge honey do list and no honey. Since you are so experienced (everything you mentioned I need done) I can put you to work

What are you planting? I was going to plant some onion bulbs, lettuce and spinach 2 weeks ago, but decided to delay when I saw the weather forcast... and I'm still waiting for the snow to melt. It's 3 feet high over half my garden, but that's down a foot from a few days ago.

I thought you had already gone to Utah! I am going to plant 3 tomato plants. I HATE WEEDING.

You have been very industrious! The description of the fruit trees is wonderful! That is what I like about spring--all the newness, the preparation for planting and the planting---sigh!

comment by angiedw on Apr 25, 2008 2:19 AM ()

Unfortunately, the strong winds blew many of the blossoms off the trees. On top of that, we didn't get any rain--necessary to help germinate my seeds. And now it's quite cold! It's always something.

reply by solitaire on Apr 26, 2008 6:11 AM ()

Darkstar is right! Of course we care! You have certainly been doing a lot of work! Don't you have a mail-in voting service there? Here, I am on a permanent mail-in voting list, unless I miss voting two times in a row, which, of course I wouldn't! I always vote absentee!

comment by sunlight on Apr 25, 2008 1:41 AM ()

It's much easier. They send the literature (pros and cons or candidate statements), the ballots, and we send the ballots back. There's a mailbox on our block.

reply by sunlight on Apr 26, 2008 5:01 PM ()

Never heard of a voting mail-in service. Sounds interesting. Sure would be easier than what we have to go through. Enjoy your weekend!

reply by solitaire on Apr 26, 2008 6:08 AM ()

Always...catching up but spring is here...enjoy the trip!

comment by strider333 on Apr 24, 2008 9:06 PM ()

I'd enjoy the trip more if gas was cheaper!

reply by solitaire on Apr 26, 2008 6:06 AM ()

I'm tuckered out just reading this.

comment by nittineedles on Apr 24, 2008 8:28 PM ()

That's only the half of it. So much to do--so little time.

reply by solitaire on Apr 26, 2008 5:34 AM ()

Make sure you pack a good hiking cap!

Of course we care Randy!!!
I wish I could list off an impressive list like yours!!!
Just celebrating my birthday today has been lots of fun but the party at my house on Saturday will be even better!! It is just amazing how clean my house gets when I have company coming!! Spring cleaning time after all, sounds like you have really taken advantage of the wonderful sunshine!! Glad you voted!!!
Be well,
Barb

comment by darkstar on Apr 24, 2008 5:55 PM ()

Again, Happy (belated) Birthday Barb!!! A big party at your house, eh? Wish I could be there.
Living out in the country, there aren't many candidates I can vote for in the city elections. My only choices were for president (Obama) and governor Demo candidates. It was worth the effort, however. Cheers!

reply by solitaire on Apr 25, 2008 5:23 AM ()