Here I am all showered, dressed, and ready to brave the pre-dawn chill and head to work at my preferred time. I have a small job to finish up this morning and then heaven knows what awaits me. ;) I am definitely "into" the whole house purge, you guys. Instead of continuing the protective measure of averting my eyes from areas of accumulated clutter I've embraced the "refuse to live in fear" motto and I've methodically made a list and begun chipping away at it. The place looks great and I feel great about it. The reaction from the helpmeet is mixed, he likes the cleanliness but is nervous about my ruthless approach to the many tomes that haven't been cracked in over 10 yrs. and my unwillingness to give him any more time to go through them himself. Time's up, baby! When I return from work this afternoon I'll throw some more clothing destined for the thrift into the washing machine and begin systematically going through the Lab.. I have lots of old fabric, items of abandonned clothing (the bane of dry cleaners and alterationists), and old notions that are taking up too much space. I wish some of you crafty types lived down the road, I'd send it your way happily. ;) I want it all pared down for the move across the driveway to the Salon. Idyll Camp has definitely kindled a fire under my hindquarters, you guys. This is one reason I'm not feeling housebound or winter weary, on the contrary, I'm wondering if there will be enough time to get it done before Idyll Camp. :) Wow, Marian, that orchid is just lovely. I smile every time I think of you puttering around with your plants. I've been meaning to ask you how you carry your wood indoors. Do you use a log carrier or do you just carry an armload? I'm trying to come up with a containment system for the Salon that is attractive and efficient. Eyed the log holder on the clearance page of the Sturbridge Yankee site Cynthia mentioned but was too cheap to spring for it, lol. There HAS to be something here that could be suitably repurposed... Its good that the puzzle is out for Nolon to pick at when the mood strikes him. You know, I never had the presence of mind to provide a puzzle for Mum, something I regret now. Loved the shots of Doobie and Ted, Kathy. Anyone who says cats aren't friendly has never known one that is much loved and fussed over. Our's like to chaperone us when we're outdoors, too. And there was a lot of getting into the boxes and bags destined for the thrift this weekend, too. Lots of Kodak moments. Well, time to get rolling so I may return home and continue the progress. Wanna place any bets on how much of the culled stuff actually makes it to the kerb this morning? ;) Cozy up, guys.

Lol, I just have to have comfort. I don't care so much what it looks like. It just so happened to match the black leather love seat I got at a yard sale so the office looks nicer now. Its hard to find something with a washable surface but I can't have fabric at the shop. It gets way too dirty and dusty even in the office. I paid $20 for the loveseat so hubby let me get it a few weeks ago. The old one was army surplus and and all torn and split. The customers like having me around, lol. I even upgraded him to computer last year so I can look up work orders without having to dig thru old boxes of files. He loves it now but resisted at first.

Poppy, Thank you for that nice comment.Hope you will soon be posting lots of Photo's for all of us to see, too.I can't seem to get enough of DL photo's. Hi Jan;I do hope that sun did come out for you awhile.It hasn't showed its face here for days, only rain and more rain.The first SOP that bloomed didn't open up much,so didn't take a photo of it, but this 2nd one was so beautiful.I really love this DL. Rita: You are sure right about locals being bored when you talk about your daylilies.I do have one neighbor here that comes over to comment about my roses and daylilies,and ask questions.She seems more interested in Clematis,and I gave her one I grew from seeds last week.I get a lot of comments from people just passing by about my yard is the prettest in town,which is not true,I have seen several yards that have a few flowers, but most of the folks around here has nothing but shrubs planted.Some thing that needs no care,while shrubs are nice,I prefer lots of flowers. KATHY,I am so glad you didn't hurt yourself,falling off that ladder.I would not wish a broken bone on no one,as it is so painful.I was told my broken wrist would only hurt for a few days,then the pain would stop.Well,it hasn't stopped for more then a few minutes for 6 long weeks.Last night was the worst,I do believe.I took 2 of these high powered pain pills and they done nothing for it.Now pain is some thing I am use to, with my back & hip hurting daily,and my Dr says I have a high tolerance for pain,well,some thing is wrong some where,as my arm just don't let up.Supposely,I get this steel contracption off my arm this next Thursday,and they tell me therapy is painful, too.Hope I make it through all this,so I can injoy my DL's ... Jean

i would love some of these if i could!! that would be so cool!! armenian cucumber tortarelo cucumber golden gopher musk melon? royal golden melon lee okra zolotistala melon casaba melon 1 bosc pear 2 mustard gai choy 1 garden peach tomoto 4 okra mix 1 daikon radish 1 canary bell peppers 2 lemon balm 1 sweet chocolate peppers 1 bok choy 2 green zebra tomato 3 peppers yolo wonder 1 peter peppers this year, i think will be a great year for that square foot gardening!! especially with all that is needing to be put in the ground!!! **big smile** i have lots of 6 blazing star liatres 21 single white angel trumpet-smells awesome 14 lavender datura- don't smell but is pretty!! 4 sesamie seeds so if anyone want's these, let me know. :') these are filled pretty good!@! ~Medo