We have a break in the storm; a few hours without rain. ~~ Neighbors report six inches of water last night. My gauge too small?! ~~ The tarp is battered–and leaks–but adequate to shelter clutter during the Summer and Fall.
Evening update: Officially, 7.55 inches of rain for Livingston last night!!
Houston TV meteorologist’ predict a week of rain. I’ve taken the precaution of moving my veggie planters under the awning of my trailer home. Last year my garden suffered from drenching rain.
There’s no guarantee my planters will have adequate cover this year. Less than two weeks ago, the strong winds tore my awning. I might loose the awning completely in another storm?! (FYI: Because it’s torn, we can’t roll up the awning.) ~~ I have small tarps, and plastic drop clothes, available; I won’t allow my precious veggies to drown.
The wind interferes with my through-the-air television reception. CARE residents hear me say (after lunch) “Gotta go; I’ve got an appointment with Dr. Oz.” Every weekday, at one o’clock, I begin to feast on the valuable information on his program. ~~ I refuse to pay the exorbitant price for satellite reception!! My one-time expense was about $200.00. I have to deal with corrupted digital signals occasionally but I’m not complaining.
An interesting presentation that ultimately leads to their product. I’m conscientious about my diet but I’ve made the yogurt and whole wheat bread mistake.
Please visit Casual Approach Rejected Entirely as I prepare my organic vegetable garden.
Seriously, I prefer to “take” the pictures and not be “in” them. In an earlier blog, I said Counting Age Realistically & Enthusiastically. Thus, the gardener, bird lady, and photographer in front of a camera.
Yesterday, I stayed home; I had no desire to “mix and mingle” (as mentioned on an earlier blog: Sick Old Senior). The cold didn’t last long but pain in my neck and shoulders has brought me to a standstill. I’ve spent hours in bed or in the easy chair in front of the TV. Too much weed pulling? Despite natural pain remedies, my neck and shoulders have been burning with pain. But this, too, shall pass!!
Today, I joined the other residents for lunch in the CARE dining room. One dear resident/neighbor made the birthday cake–and it is delicious!! I’m being selfish; I’m keeping the entire cake for my pleasure. (I seldom eat desserts but will enjoy every crumb of this carrot cake.)
Did you read my messages Life is Good!! and Three Quarters and Counting??
Three Quarters & Counting 