The Hummingbirds seem to have abandoned my feeder. Too many changes in my backyard; too few flowers. The squirrels are really cautious when they approach the patio (which formerly provided a smorgasbord of treats). I survived the night; it’s a beautiful sunny morning after one-half inch of rain yesterday. I couldn’t stay out of the backyard; I’m drawn as though pulled by a magnet.  Just for the sake of a picture, I wrestled those heavy bases, and planter, so they appear with Shepherd’s hooks and one trellis. Question: Will these expensive garden accessories have resurrected life in another location?

Seeing a Hummingbird at the hanging basket brightened my day!! They have to fatten up for their long flight to Central America.

(I was a bit hasty with my comment in the earlier message.)

There were three Robins in my back yard about seven PM. I’ve never had robins!! How strange but a delightful scene. I’ll miss my back yard critters.

An overcast morning; great for picture-taking. Rain expected later in the day. The last thing I wanted to do… but couldn’t procrastinate!! First two pictures show the Mandavilla vine a few days ago. Up on my ladder, I began to cut the vine away from the trellis (closet organizer).

 
Counting my blessings that I enjoyed the beautiful red Mandavilla blossoms this Spring and Summer. The Hummingbirds enjoyed them too!!

…I pray the Lord my soul to take!!” Too much heavy lifting today!!  ~~  Pictures one and two taken July 12th; picture three taken Sept. 13th. Now the remaining hanging baskets are hooked to the eave because I still want to provide a few flowers for my Hummingbirds. Pictures five and six when I disassembled…. (Click this link to see how I assembled.) The Honeysuckle remains as the last plant in my backyard garden. (Click this link to see when it was planted.) Picture eight shows planter with river rock from a couple of days ago plus today’s contribution. All river rock!! I speculate it will take two men and a skip loader to move it!! I moved several other planters today but I won’t attempt that one.

“Parting is such sweet sorrow.”

How I hated to disassemble the support for the Bluebird house. Time is of the essence!! Components need to be washed; the planter and river rock need a new home. This was a late afternoon project after a day sorting, packing, and boxing items for Second Chance Boutique.Today I focused on the kitchen and most is done. Recently I removed clothing from the closets and packed–or donated. I believe “the finish line” is within view.

Putting myself in the picture. Recently (on TV news) I heard the term “selfie“. This old timer had never heard the word. But I love to be creative so experimented….  This is the “storeroom” with boxes and containers packed for the forthcoming move.

A picture before I pack the refrigerator magnets. I’ve been in all those states. In fact I’ve been in every state except Hawaii. It wasn’t always possible to purchase a state magnet for the collection. This is my fourth move since November 2004. (Oh, my aching back!!)

Another trip to Second Chance Boutique. “Good riddance,” emphasis on good!!

I needed to take… and unload.. so I would have the laundry baskets for future additional donated items.

So much to do before I hitch the T@B teardrop trailer to my KIA and travel down the highway. Time is running out!! So many more things to pack and/or take to my favorite charity. So many decisions!! When I’m pulling my hair out, not knowing what to do next, I turn to my laptop computer and check e-mail, play mahjong, or create a blog message.