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Strenuous exercise. I want to plant the Jasmine and train it to climb the trellis. I handled the soil—without gloves—and was bitten by fire ants. Too soon old, too late smart?! ~~ I’m pleased to report that there wasn’t a lot of damage from the recent rainstorm. Some… but not a lot.

I’ve wanted to “subtract” lots of items before I “kick the bucket”—so someone else isn’t left with “don’t know what to do with this stuff.”  Sadly, circumstances seem to “multiply” my projects!! Today was cloudy and cold in addition to yesterday’s torrential rain. I haven’t opened the door and ventured outside. I know I will find things (in the carport) water-soaked. I’ve divided my time between Ancestry and insignificant indoor tasks. I’m depressed.

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5:30 PM and I just checked my email. this message was waiting for me “Uncle Jim’s Worm Farm has sent you a package!” ~~ That package contains 500 red worms to “add” to the Tower Gardens. Some for my “tower” and some for the second “tower” in the yard of my new gardening friend.

The weather has forced me to work on indoor projects (and that’s OK). If we didn’t have rain and cold, I would have planted the tomatoes and the Jasmine. ~~ “Indoor projects” does not include researching extended family on Ancestry.com. I’m corralling clutter.

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Postscript at 3:00 PM: I wasn’t expecting extremely hard rain, lightning and thunder.  I know I will find water-soaked, damaged things in the carport—items I’ve been working on while downsizing.

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Oh no, woe is me!! 3:10 PM and I just discovered a disaster in my bedroom. The window was open and the rain soaked things under the window. Earlier in the day, I checked… and the rain wasn’t a problem.

Five miles round-trip to Home Depot—all by myself!! I’m getting excited about gardening. I especially want some tomato plants—and I bought four. The day has been surprisingly COLD. Two days ago we were experiencing high heat and humidity. Today my mind was “in the yard” and I did not downsize or accomplish anything indoors. Fresh air and exercise in contrast to sitting at the computer all day. “Fresh air and exercise” while wearing a sweater all day.

Question: Should I rob bottles from one “tree” for the “bottle bush”?
 
FYI: The bush died because of the hard freeze.

Moments ago (3:00 PM): Someone I don’t know sent me a lovely Mother’s Day email greeting. In the absence of greetings from my children, I welcome this greeting. Praise the Lord, Hallelujah, Thank you!!

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Someone I know—a dear friend—also sent greetings and it was the first email I saw this morning (7:00 AM). Sincere thanks!!

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Furthermore, this afternoon, an hour-long phone call from a dear friend in Livingston.

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Postscript 4:25 PM: This day got even more enjoyable when a dear friend phoned and led me through the features of the Nikon camera. He emailed a link to a manual and then explained the basics. I can study the manual for further instructions.  OMG, I feel six-foot-tall today because of the kindness of friends!!

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU

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This really “sweet” gift of Jasmine (vine) will be planted (tomorrow) next to the trellis between the carport and the yard.
SINCERE THANKS !!

Yesterday was beastly hot and humid!! It was essential that I start the project while it was cool. The first Garden Tower was prepared for my new “garden friend.” While motivated, I set up the second Tower and I hope “motivation” and “inspiration” will lead to the preparation of my own veggie garden. This is the link to my blog when I was highly motivated to grow veggies.

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My friends are so considerate!! Email greetings on this special day. Furthermore, helpful suggestions as I learn to operate the new–to–me Nikon camera. I’m extremely grateful!!

Yesterday, I moved the Christmas Bottle Tree to a less conspicuous location at the back corner of the carport. I “thought” I had pictures of the “tree” in a prominent location but found none. I shoulda, coulda, woulda taken a picture before I moved it?  ~~ Yesterday, my driver’s license arrived in the mail. I’m legal!! (Get out and do some driving?)
~~ Yesterday, a neighbor invited me to go “garden” shopping with her. We visited two nurseries. I’m tempted to resume gardening but I don’t have time!! Frankly, yesterday I didn’t accomplish much beyond conversation with neighbors. There’s a great deal of pleasure knowing the rain barrel, Shepherd’s Hooks, and dozens of gardening magazines are valuable to a neighbor-resident.

Yesterday, the neighbor lady expressed her desire for one of the two Tower Gardens.  I rolled one (new never used) to the carport where I’ll complete the setup. Her enthusiasm is contagious. I’m tempted to set up my original Tower with salad veggies. (But I don’t have time!!)