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Hopalong:
Thanks, Lighter. I can let it go.
What I was upset about was that I didn't act in time, and then the poor thing was stuck on the ground in the hostas during the evening thunderstorm. I actually did know what to do because I'd looked it up, but I dithered (didn't act on that knowledge in time). So that's what I was upset about.
It could've spent a quiet night resting safely indoors in a box covered with a towel and I might have been able to take it to the Wildlife Center (a national leader) the next day. Its look of terror when it jumped up out of the plants (falling back down) in the evening haunted me.
Mistake was made. But I am letting it go now. Just feel a little sad when I go out here.
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Hops
Hopalong:
CB, I'm betting your houseplants and tropicals, all indoors to shelter from the extreme heat now....have made your apartment look like a rainforest display in a very fancy botanical garden. (That would be wonderful apart from the dripping!)
How is it feeling in there? Shady and calm? Do the plants talk back yet? Keep trying, I know they will. :)
I had a nice yard thing happen. There's a conservation foundation locally for the river that's at the bottom of my street (and that flows most of the way around the city). Anyway, I'm on their list, and months back they had a notice about a small grant they'd received for a pilot program of rain gardens in local neighborhoods, to reduce runoff into the river. They plan to install eight of them.
I sent in my info and to my amazement, got picked! It involved site visits and two perc tests. Anyway, beside my driveway, they bring a team of 6-8 volunteers and install a lovely rain garden -- basically they dig a shallow long oval bowl kind of shape, fill it with half compost and half sand, and plant the whole thing this fall with lovely native plants (I get to help pick) that like a lot of water. That's it. I'll need to stay on top of the weeding but will pay a kid to do that. It costs me otherwise nothing and will include a plaque explaining its purpose to folks who walk by.
I just figured any free landscaping is fine by me and better than I could do, and am delighted to help protect the river.
I share your wish about photos but I've never been able to attach anything here. I click on "attachment" and nothing happens. Same with highlighting URLs instead of having to insert them. Oh well, thank god we're here anyway.
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Hops
Hopalong:
I think you simply need to be courteous and invite the squirrels in for tea and peanuts. Really, I thought you were a kind person! :)
Have you already tried dividing your African violet?
What I know from plants fits in a thimble, so forgive a dumb question.
Gotta go therapize.
hugs
Hops
lighter:
Upcoming family reunion.... will have 2 houses for 2 families.... practice social distancing... wear masks... enjoy shared meals out of doors.....there's a fire pit.... covered area in case it's raining... and I'm trying to plan ahead some.
The best family reunion we ever had was a pirate themed reunion. Cut up mustaches for goatees and eyebrows and mustaches, of course. Bandanas, and earrings, and a treasure chest for the kiddies, and water slide, and a pool, and games, and older kids and little ones... 2 birthdays with cakes, and lots of good food cooked on a huge wonderful grill.... all covered, with access to walking trails and amazing firepit for a huge group.
This time I thought we'd have a cowboy theme, though I'm not married to it. About 50.00 will get me hats, and mustaches, and bandanas and cute napkins enough to make ONE day amazing with fun photo ops. The thing about summer parties is.... sometimes the sweat makes sticky mustaches not so sticky, but I will tell you... SO MUCH FUN. So... it's a serious consideration.
THat day could be the day we go to my Grandparent's grave... they were horse people... he trained horses and rode them in parades.... western all the way.... lots of trophies for competitions... and ribbons.. I remember those ribbons in my childhood... so many. The smell of grandpa's pipe... vanilla... sweet. Lovely. And I want to evoke that childhood joy for us all... if I can. BBQ, picked up on the way home, would be an easy meal, suited to the theme.
One meal will be real Italian Lasagna.... cousins have ham and bean soup planned, so that's 3 big meals.... we only need 3. I don't want to do any cooking. At all. Just relax and be present and apologize for being an ass for a couple of things.......... listen to their stories.... tell some stories... have some games planned. We have a pool going... guessing my Aunt's, the cousin's mother's, genetic makeup. These cousins LAUGH. A lot. I love them.
I remember horseshoes from the farm of my childhood. What else would be good outdoor games?
Smaller meals.... lunches.... brunches, actually, would be better. There's a place that sells many different pies... will do that one day. But 2 for the energy of one BRUNCHES, yes. Mimosas, and naps and trips to Amish produce markets and maybe farms and the places we grew up.... restaurants we used to go to in childhood. Trail Balongna store.... the candy store..... the BIG amazing Amish hardware store...... it likely sells everything. So amazing.
And......Thai Basil Lemonade.... bright green.... real lemons and lots of ice. Yup yup yup. Cousin will make boba tea.
Any ideas for memorable, easy food to feed a crowd?
Games?
Lighter
lighter:
Houses are 10 minutes apart. Plan is to have brunch together and dinners with games outdoors and general fellowship.
Each group will stay in their own space. Will have masks and hand sanitizers and make sure there are different serving bowls for each group. Everyone is healthy, but acting like everyone is sick is how I intend to roll. Our side all feel that way, and cousins will comply. My Uncle and Aunt are the ones we're worried about, and we'll only see them at the cemetery, outside.
This is next week.
Lighter
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