A knock on the door pulled me away from indoor projects. Roger was standing there asking what he could do for me. In the past, I’d expressed the desire for more tree trimming. He remembered… and brought the long-handle saw/clipper. I told him if only one job, please bend and nip the “branches” on the eventual bottle Christmas tree. “No problem.”

The best “gift” was assembly of the Garman Greenhouse. I’ll be able to work on a garden with winter salad greens. (The current existing greens–in the Garden Tower–were nipped by recent frost.)

Jim probably corrected the problem with the TV antenna. Drilling a hole in the pipe and inserting a bolt will prevent it from twisting in the wind.

Look at the delightful temperature during the afternoon. Look at our ten day forecast.

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Check Planning ahead. ~~ Roger still had “time on his hands” and ready to tackle another project. I’d planned to assemble the greenhouse myself but smart enough to accept assistance when volunteered. Good thing I had big strong Roger because some pieces required muscle to push together!!

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I anticipate your question: “Why is the door on that end?” The Garden Tower  needs to be on the cement slab. “If the door opened on the other end, I’d loose valuable storage space.”

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Serious Outdoor Situation ~ ~ ~ Sleepless Old Senior

Yesterday, Houston TV evening news meteorologist said we have not experienced similar cold temperatures since March 21st of this year. He did not predict frost or freezing temperatures anywhere in our area. Yes, I was “sleepless” because this “cold front” is a “serious situation.” I have not prepared my plants for freezing temperatures!!

Maybe yes, maybe no!! I have been chilled to the bone, and deliberately have the furnace set high. I even went back to bed in an effort to get warm!! ~~ Oh, the joy of a telephoto lens: From the comfort of my home, I took the picture of volunteers across the field–without coats or sweaters.

The weather interfered with TV reception so I couldn’t watch Christian programs. Remember, I have a through-the-air antenna. Television viewing isn’t important enough (to me) to pay $30.00 to $150.00 per month (as most CARE residents do). I choose to spend the money on my “yarden.”

You won’t find me driving all over the county pursuing yard sales!! However, I’m eager to attend a sale in the Escapees Rainbows End RV Park community. Here is my “treasure” for today; I love it!!

Knowing I’d be near…, I took my camera. To my surprise, in their yard, the “bottle fence” I’ve planned to photograph. I’m considering a “bottle fence” between the trees in my yard. (Seriously.)

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We experienced the coldest night since way back last Spring. Burr!! It will be cold all day and another cold night is predicted. Perhaps not too long until I cover the large plants/planters against freezing temperatures?!

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Now I have another “favorite.”

“Yours truly” is in great agony as she types this!! Because this picture was my focus, the ant hill escaped my attention. OMG!! Dozens (hundreds?) in my shoes and socks, and up my pant legs!! I started brushing them off and they were on my hands. I couldn’t get out of my shoes, socks and pants quick enough!! The itch of those bites will be with me for several days!!

Square bottles in a square basket joined the “bottle garden.” ~~ I know I said the subject was closed for the time being but I’m obsessive-compulsive right now about bottles. PBPGIFWMY

…of all those booze bottles.

To my surprise, I recently spent $108.23, plus tax.
~ ~ ~ Yipes: >$117.00 ~ ~ ~

I hope visitors (viewing my bottle garden)  don’t think I consumed all that brew.

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Postscript, Saturday, November 19, 2016: From Dollar Tree*, twenty-four bottles of Martinelli’s Sparking Cider. Well, actually, twenty-one cider, one Sparking Red Grape, and two Sparking White Grape, THIS is a beverage more to my liking!! And the small bottles are nice for sharing. “Indian giver?” Yes, I give… but I want the green bottles returned!!

*I periodically check Dollar Tree for more red vases–for the eventual Christmas Bottle Tree. While shopping, I saw, and purchased, the gift item for our CARE Christmas gift exchange.