I am so lousy with names. How do people remember all of them. Linda can name every plant, bush, flower, tree, etc. in the neighborhood. It’s disgusting. I get as far as “daisy-like” if you know what I mean. My grandfather would be so disappointed in me and he was such a sweet old guy. Sorry, Pop.
Portulaca
Here they are finally starting to bloom. I’m hoping for more colors. White is kind of boring.
Tuckahue and Geese
The tuckahue is starting to die off. The ducks and geese babies are pretty big now and don’t need it for protection any more. It’s interesting that comes up shortly before the babies start to hatch and dies when they are big enough to take care of themselves. God knows what he is doing.
Yeah, I know. Didn’t I just get a new camera? I lent my son my new camera to take to convention with him. No. Nothing happened to it. So, Doug starts looking for a newer and better camera. He makes me crazy. He found one and talked me into letting him get it. This one is actually new in the box with a goodie kit. Cost is about $300. I said I just paid more than that for Stitches classes. He said he would pay for it and I could pay him back in time. Well. We’ll see about that.
The second blue sock is coming along. I am starting the heel. Next, I’m going to make the Scottish gloves. The needles that I need were actually where I thought they would be. I looked almost everywhere for the yarn, but had no luck. I did, however, find something else that I like. I’ll look some more another time.
Tomorrow morning, I’ve got to get up around 6AM and do something I really don’t want to do. I’m hoping I’ll be well into it by the time I wake up.
My son is here for a few days. He passed his last class. He was very happy. And so were we. I am still amazed that he stuck it out and can now graduate. We talked about many things this evening. I made crabcakes. On my way home from the ophthalmologist this morning, I stopped at a stand and got corn on the cob. Yesterday, I made raisin walnut spice cake and Doug bought chocolate ice cream. We had a nice little party. I’ll probably be sick tomorrow, but it was worth it.
ducklingsI took this early this morning. It reminds me of one of those carnival games.sleepy Gus
A got a nice comment today from someone who wants my socks and wants to trade a chihuahua sweater or a hat for my socks. It sounds good to me. Of course, I expect to see a picture of said items and a mention on her blog. Then, I thought I should give you all more time to see if anything better comes along. I am such a greedy bastard. Ask my crazy ex-girlfriend. But, I’m telling you, that chihuahua sweater is very tempting. Maude wants to know what color it is.
Yester evening, we turned off the air and haven’t had to turn if back on yet. It’s a little humid, but only in the 70’s so we are comfortable. We are enjoying it while it lasts. It rained off and on all morning so our walk was cut short. I did get some work done on the quilt back. I cut strips and sewed them together. If I have some time tomorrow, I’ll cut the strips.
quilt back
My son is coming on Wednesday and I promised to make a raisin walnut spice cake. So, I may do that and make the frosting the next morning. I usually only make it around Christmas.
I picked crabs this afternoon. They were not very cooperative and it took longer than usual. I can’t decide whether to freeze it or eat it tomorrow. Win is coming next Wednesday and I make the best crabcakes I have ever tasted. It’s only natural. I come from the original Maryland settlers.
Jenn had brought them up yesterday afternoon. They were leftovers from Tuesday. She didn’t think they would be crabbing any more this week and wanted me to have some. She said John was “in a mood” and needed an excuse to go for a ride. Sometimes he gets a little one sided in his thinking. My daughter thinks the way she wants to think, not the way someone wants her to think. Guess where she gets that from.
I realized today that I was going to put an afterthought heel on these socks. I don’t want to waste all that knitting time so I will continue on. Maybe next time. I am still not sure if I like this sock. A light color wold have shown off the pattern better and the leg is a little too long. Anybody want these socks? Give me a good reason and I’ll finish them in your size. I may even send them to you. They feel wonderful! But they are blue!
I was looking at my grandson, Kevin, the other day and Iwas thinking about how his mouth is so much like my ex’s. Then I looked at Jenn and thought, ‘Oh, yeah. My ex. What’s he up to?’ So I asked. She hasn’t heard from him for over two years. I Googled him and he seems to be living at the same address. He has a daughter by his second wife who must be about 35 years old. He has been married to his third wife for around thirty years and they have a son and daughter who are about my son’s age. My daughter has two half sisters and two half brothers and she only really knows one. It is such an odd feeling that I don’t know how to express it. Jenn makes light of it, but I can’t help but wonder what she really thinks. We haven’t had any “alone” time for a while, especially since her husband retired.
The plumber was four hours late. That’s not bad for Sussex county. We’ve got a new pump, tank, pipes and other crap and now it is wonderful. Doug helped. He is handy. I made him roasted red potatoes that he likes so much. This time I put fresh mushrooms with them and I also baked some pork chops. He was happy. I made more than usual thinking I might have some for another day, but I wouldn’t be surprised if they are gone by tomorrow afternoon. I found a recipe for chocolate banana cake that I might try. I like banana nut bread, but i wanted to try something different.
Some of my Very Hungry Caterpillar fabric came today. I have no idea when the rest will come. The Loralie fabric I ordered came yesterday. I have got so much nice fabric that I can’t part with anything to use on the back of my quilt.
The plumber showed up around 10:30 this morning. I was glad because I was pretty bleary eyed from reading. I had put another border on my quilt earlier and I couldn’t make up my mind about the binding. I pulled out everything that was usable and threw it on the table and left them there until one of them started talking. Unfortunately, several started talking at once, so I left them all there to fight amongst themselves. I am hoping to have a winner be tomorrow but you never know about fabric. They are just like gas ovens. I took my knitting and went out on the porch deck–whatever that thing is. I wanted to weed, but I didn’t want to get sweaty. We have a hose going to the neighbor’s, but I don’t need to be greedy. It is Kevin’s birthday and he wants to go to the Mexican restaurant in town for dinner. They are at their trailer for the week. Doug got him two Wave Birds? on eBay and I got him an Ugly Poe doll and Ugly Poe key chain and a Ugly OX T-shirt. And if you don’t know what Uglies are, then shame on you.
So the plumber says the pump is shot. That’s not hard to believe. The original owner kept receipts for EVERYTHING and there was no pump. He is coming back on Wednesday to do it. Then I plan on doing my best to wear it out.
Doug and Paul rigged up a hose from their house to ours so we can do what needs to be done if you know what I mean. Doug called the plumber and I went to knitting group. That’s about it for today.
We are having quite a thunderstorm. I think every town in the area is having fireworks. There has been a lot of thunder and lightening, but when it settles down the fireworks start. Poor Gus is very upset. He doesn’t know what is going on. He runs back and forth between Doug and me and whimpers. Maude is out. She’ll show up later as dry as if the sun were out. Is this storm why I am so listless today? I didn’t have much of a walk this morning and I’ve been aching all day. It was nice enough during the day to sit out on the deck and knit. I am almost to the heel on my socks. I did about three rows on the sweater. The blueberry cake was a success. When I was beating the egg whites, I forgot about them. When I came back, they were so stiff when I lifted the beaters, the eggs came up too in one big lump. It took forever to fold them into the batter. It was the best cake ever. Well. I’m tired. I’m going to bed. Come on, Zip. Zip!!
Up a Creek in Lower Slower Delaware 