Month: August 2015

Short thunderstorm this morning. Woke Ron up.

We met with Bob and associate about the outdoor shower.

Jim persuaded Trinity to give us a referral bonus!

I drove Robert to work; Ron did the Senior Center run and picked up a job app at a local manufacturing company.

I picked up three bargains at Mahoneys and planted a Rudbeckia in a “hole” in front of the fence and two Phystostegia(Obedient Plant) in the gap in the back of the fence. They should all do well, their relatives seem to like it here.

Grilled chicken and stir fry for supper. I spent some quality time in the hammock.

The giant arborvitae (2) in the front yard overpowered our house, discouraged other plants and made it difficult to mow and garden.

We tried to find an arborist who would move them, but there isn’t demand for arbor vitae. The multiple trunks made it especially difficult.

The final blow was from National Grid, our gas company. They advised us not to dig up the biggest set, on the right side, because they were growing right over the gas line.

So, after much thought, we had them cut down today.

We hope stump grinding will happen this week.

The yard looks really strange now, but I’m hoping once we get some grass down and spring growth happens, it’ll be better.

Meanwhile, Ron got his van back (hooray) and we took a stroll around the block this evening.

Heard from Cindy. Things are not good with her mother, but Jimmy is there and Julia is on her way. Cathy and I are relieved that she’s not by herself. Cathy’s doing great, she has a consult with a new doc on Wednesday

Grilled hamburgers for supper. Watched bats!

You don’t have to be rich to have a beautiful lunch!

 

 

Today’s harvest.

We never got our NY Times.  Did the laundry early, changed sheets, did the transfer station.  Ron drove Robert to and from work.

We took about a half-mile walk on State Beach.  Great evening for it.  Ice cream for supper!

In the 90’s again today, although the air is dry.

Collected weeds and pruned dead branches from the gardens this morning.

Cleaned up the beds by the fence and summer sweet in the “U”.

Ron watered the little corner garden and mowed the lawn.

Gardens are looking fine for August 1.

Ron put in the third A/C in the second bedroom yesterday, so the house is quite comfortable and we’re able to sleep.

I’ve installed the hard drive and caddy in the new Dell and am in the process of adding Windows 7.

Fingers crossed.

Checked out the Mashpee Summer Arts and Crafts Festival next to the library.  Lots of beautiful things, but non-essentials:  decorative objects, things to wear, gourmet food items.

The rest of Robert’s birthday gift arrived today.  Ron is dropping it off at iCape on his way to fetch beer.

I was able to install the empty hard disk AND Windows7 in the new Dell!