I'm sorry to have gone missing again. Everything is fine. We're just in the midst of getting ready for a family dinner this Sunday. Two of my sisters and their families will be here, about 24 people, I think. I have to find a couple of table cloths in pastel colors. And I may have to reserve chairs at the local rental place.
I was pondering flowers, and I think I'm going to do something with bunches of tulips. They don't last long once they are cut, but they carry out the pastel theme well.
I have two hams holding down a shelf in the new refrigerator. I have condiments. I'm going to make baked ziti, and a pesto-goat cheese spread, and Elegante Mother is contributing her famous brownies. We're steaming harricot verts for a green veggie. My sisters and some of their children will bring the rest of the meal. I'll post a list of the entire menu later this week if I get the time. My youngest sis, who blogs at "Just My Opinion" (see my blogroll for a link), has been missing in action in the blog world. I'll have to nag her about it while we're cooking on Sunday.
I made it to the new doctor today, and was told that the problem on my two middle fingers is fungal in nature, and that my beloved latex gloves may be the culprit. He's also advised me to leave the computer once an hour and do stretching exercises to address a problem of muscles knotting over my shoulder blade.
I got to spend several hours outside on Sunday, and can tell you about muscles I haven't felt since last year at this time. I managed to get most of the sidewalk gardens, and the herb garden cleaned up. I still need to get to the lower driveway garden. I've asked Dear Husband to bring the trailer around to hook up to the lawn mower. I can make just one run with the cuttings, rather than piling things into the wheel barrow and having to make four or five trips.
The maple DH planted in the front yard shortly after we moved here has died. I think it must have had some type of insect infestation. Part of the tree was blighted, and this winter the bark rolled off the trunk, and the top of the tree snapped off in the high winds. What a loss! It was truly beautiful, with a fiery orange-red tint to the leaves in the fall.
It's late. I need to get to bed, but I wanted you all to know that I was thinking about you, even if I haven't posted a great deal lately. I hope you're having wonderful Spring weather!
Comments (8)
Before you even mentioned the time, I noted that it was early, early this morning when you posted. I sent chastising thoughts your way (for being up so late). Did you get them?
Sorry about your fungus. It can be difficult-to-impossible to rout. The shoulder aches are easier to address. Sounds like you're well on your way to having your "normal" banquet with your family. Do check to see when we shall, again, be graced with Nan's writings. Have fun! ; )
Posted by Cop Car | April 12, 2006 9:22 AM
Posted on April 12, 2006 09:22
WOW you are a busy bee!!! I know how well you cook and am really wishing I was sitting at that table with all that good food!! As far as planting, during Q17's fund raiser I was ambsious (however you spell it) and bought several flats of flowers. Now they are still sitting in their flats and my laziness has kicked in LOL I guess I should at least water them in hopes to get them in the ground soon.
Posted by Jamie | April 12, 2006 2:04 PM
Posted on April 12, 2006 14:04
I must have missed the chastising thoughts when I was yawning around 1:00 in the morning. I went to bed at 10:00 last night, sure that I was ready to sleep, but when my head hit the pillow, I was wide awake. After a few moments, I decided to go work in the office in my jammies, and I got LOTS done. I'm going to have to give up caffeine after 6:00 p.m. to see if that might be having an affect on my sleeping. What's YOUR excuse for being up so late?
I had a few moments at the computer to read mail this morning. We went to exercise, shopped at three different stores, and then picked up the last of the three quilts EM has made. I need to get myself revved up to do some cleaning. :-(
You're right about the fungus being difficult to get under control. I'm going to follow what the doc recommended for the next week or so, and if there's not any improvement, I'll see the dermatologist. I probably should have just gone to see her first.
Posted by buffy | April 12, 2006 2:59 PM
Posted on April 12, 2006 14:59
Jamie, get those flowers planted! There's nothing worse than killing off those poor little things from lack of attention.
I went to see the picture of you and Q17, but didn't find it. Direct me to it, will ya?
Cop Car, I'll be sure to let Nan know that you are looking for more blog entries!
Posted by buffy | April 12, 2006 3:01 PM
Posted on April 12, 2006 15:01
The photo of he and I is under the read more section of the post on March 21st of I'm Going To Choke Me A Coach!! Let me know if you have problems!
Posted by Jamie | April 12, 2006 5:20 PM
Posted on April 12, 2006 17:20
Thanks for extending my "druthers" to Nan. I was not up late, I wasn't even up early. It was after 9:00 AM when I left my comment. (You were still sleepy and did not have your eyelids all the way up!)
Posted by Cop Car | April 12, 2006 5:22 PM
Posted on April 12, 2006 17:22
Thanks, Jamie.
Cop Car, I hardly ever look at the time a message is posted. You caught me out, and you were right....I was dozy from not enough sleep the night before. I should have gone back to reread the entire entry before responding to you.
Posted by buffy | April 13, 2006 9:05 PM
Posted on April 13, 2006 21:05
Jamie....that picture is WONDERFUL....another keeper. And, my, that boy has grown. I bet you've had to buy him a new bed. He certainly can fit in the one he had five years ago!
Posted by buffy | April 13, 2006 9:13 PM
Posted on April 13, 2006 21:13