Just Updates

I hope everyone is doing well and staying safe.  On that topic, I saw that there is a new Covid variant and the booster will be available in the Fall.  Our doctor says we should get boosters every six months, so that will work out about right for timing.

Our tree removal work was rescheduled again.  It is now supposed to happen this Friday.  I will let the landscaper know if it actually happens this time, and he will come and see exactly what we need in the back yard.

The HVAC is being worked on as I am tying this.  Will be nice, even though it's expensive, to get this done.  Although it hasn't been bad having the windows open.  The weather has been unusually nice for this time of year here.

Les had a Neurology check-up appointment this morning.  Doctor says no major changes and to see her again in a year, sooner if needed.

The painter - who is the step-son of our regular painter guy, Jeff - came Saturday morning and took care of the porch rail and spindles.  He did a very good job and Jeff has trained him well. 

The yard guys came and mowed, edged, and trimmed.  Hydrangeas are blooming and lovely.  The Geraniums on the porch are beautiful, too. This picture shows our white Hydrangeas and a little of the blooming Mimosa tree, too.

The HVAC is all fixed and running!  Good timing, too, since it's supposed to get hotter the next few days.

Take care of yourselves and be kind.  Life is still good.  God Bless America!

Visitors

I  hope everyone is having a peaceful day.  Stay safe and be kind.

Les and I are okayish.  It rained during the night and is supposed to rain some more today and pretty much all week.  It's cool and gray.  

The painting that was going to happen this morning on the porch rail didn't happen because it is too wet.  We're aiming for Saturday now.

I took this picture a while ago but never got it posted due to "stuff" happening.  I love our wildlife!

And last evening I took this picture, first bunny of the Summer!

I have no other news, no plans for today.  God Bless America!

Hello

Well, it's been another busy week for us.  It actually started on Friday, the 16th, about 1:30 a.m. when our smoke and carbon monoxide detectors went off.  Some very nice fire persons came and checked everything and tested for everything and they determined that one of our detectors had "malfunctioned".  They uninstalled that one and stuck a temporary one up in that location.  I called the electricians we use, and they came on Tuesday morning to install two new hardwired detectors.  They tested those and we're all good to go again.

We also had our quarterly pest control visit, and our annual termite inspection.  All good with those.  

Our sprinkler system man came and fixed zone 5 that wasn't running right.  That's the one that waters the side yard and our beautiful colored Hydrangeas.  I had been watering by hand when needed on those, so I am glad that is all running properly now.

The tree removals didn't happen due to wind and rain that day.  The crew is rescheduled for June 2nd.  Of course, this meant that the rest of the backyard landscaping and new mulch had to be postponed again.  

I did get to the garden center and get the Geraniums for the porch pots.  They are lovely!

Also, someone came to re-repair our fence gate.  When I first reported a problem, a different man came and supposedly fixed it.  He didn't.  It still would  not close easily and latch.  Bill, who came and fixed it, said to just call him directly if anything goes wrong with it again.  It is fine now.

My appointment with my orthopedic doctor went okay.  X-rays were done, he said my knee is good.  I have arthritis in my hip - we already knew that.  He gave me a steroid injection and that has helped.  

Les is doing okayish. I am trying to keep up with things. Life is still good.

Please stay safe and be kind.  Remember why we have Memorial Day.  And God Bless America.

  

Hey!

I hope everyone is feeling well and staying safe.  Take care of yourselves!

Les and I are okayish.  Although I probably overdid some outside work on Sunday and have had extra aches and joint pain.  Just to be sure nothing is seriously wrong though, I am seeing my orthopedic doctor tomorrow.

Les had a doctor's appointment last week.  So far, so good.  Goes back in a month for that issue.

This week we've had a plumbing inspector come to do the back-flow prevention inspection on our irrigation system that has to be done every year.  That went okay and is all paid for for another year.  

I had a hair trim, and that feels and looks better.

The weather is a bit back and forth.  Today is humid, in the 80's, and the A/C is on.  After it rained most of the day, we had a long thunderstorm late yesterday,  The yard is wet, but I stepped out to look at the rain gauge and we had a bit over 4".

Next week will be busy.  We have our quarterly pest control visit on Monday.  Wednesday the two infected trees are supposed to be removed and things cleaned up.  Then on Thursday, our landscape guy is supposed to come to look and see what we need to add to the work that is "on hold" because of the trees.  I will be so glad when this all done.  I still need to go to the garden center and get geraniums for the porch pots. But with the rainy weather this week, it was just too messy to be wandering around there.  (speaking from experience) 😊

I'm just posting this picture because I really like it.  Good memories. 💕

Be kind.  Life is still good.  And God Bless America!

Hey!

My mental "to-do" list includes doing better at posting.  So, here it is!

Today, morning stuff was done.  Then I went to Starbucks and got us coffee and muffins.  We ate breakfast and watched a movie. Then I got ready and went outside to work a little bit.

We had the house power washed a month or so ago.  But the pollen this year has been especially thick and sticky, and some areas needed to be cleaned up.  Our new siding is great, just hose it off and it's clean.  So I got the hose and got busy.  Sprayed everything and it looks much better.  It made yellow rivers flowing down the walls in some spots.  

Of course, I got pretty wet doing that, so when I finished I came in and showered and shampooed.  Then started some laundry.

It's 85 and sunny.  Sunday and Monday are supposed to be raining.

While I was outside I took a picture of one of our lovely Azaleas.  This one is right by the corner of the garage.  

Our Azaleas all seem to bloom at different times.  The ones in the backyard are winding down for now, but most of those will bloom again.  The Hydrangeas have many blossom buds growing and they will start to bloom soon.

Take care of yourselves and stay safe.  Be kind.  And God Bless America!

I Am Still Here

There are many days when I run out of time and energy.  But we are still here.  And we are okayish, dealing with some medical issues, but okayish.  Accept and adapt.

So, here are some updates since that last post. 😊

The new shrubs and Liriope are doing well and are growing, the Azalea bush is blooming, and the necessary repairs have been done to the porch railing.  That can be painted later this month.  Pressure treated wood has to "age" before painting.

The agents from the Department of Agriculture came along with the Arborist and they inspected the trees, took pictures, etc.  They all agreed that yes, the Emerald Ash Borers have infested the Ash trees.  They were all going to get together and decide how best to dispose of the trees and grindings.  The trees' removal is scheduled for later this month.

In the meantime, I have been working on keeping the mulched areas as clear of weeds as I can.  When the trees are gone, our landscaping  people will come and make sure holes are filled in,  remove one dead, very old small Azalea that I can't get out, and then put down new mulch.

While our guy was here working on the porch rail, he also did caulking and some repair around the garage door, and put a new weather strip on our front door.

I have tackled a few smaller inside projects and have a few more to do.  

Our yard guys have been here regularly and mowed, edged, and trimmed.  The grass is green and growing.  Hopefully, it won't get too damaged with the tree removal work.

Life is still good, although some days seem better than others.  Be kind, and stay safe.

God Bless America!

Some Progress

I hope everyone is doing well and staying safe.

Yesterday the landscaping men showed up and took care of the front area.  The old dying shrubs and the old Liriope were all dug out, the area cleared.  Then new shrubs were planted and some new Liriope.  Then new Cedar mulch went down and it smells great.  Some very minor trimming was done to our large Azalea bush.  It is actually starting to bloom now.

Jacquie posted online and the old Liriope plants found a new home.  So all is well there.

However, all the work in the backyard is on hold for now.  We found out that the infested trees can not be removed until an agent from the Department of Agriculture comes and inspects and takes samples.  The removals are currently scheduled for May 21st.  When that is all finished, then the work in the back can happen.  Both those trees are in mulched areas that need work.

Les and I got our Covid boosters yesterday and so far, so good.  No nasty side effects.

Take care of yourselves.  Be kind.  Life is still good.  And God Bless America!