Beautiful flowers and shots, thank you. Happy belated Birthday! What part of Texas are you in? Daughter in Ft Worth had snow but not nearly as much as you. Are the flowers still blooming?

could you please tell me what gh is thanks darlene

My dad died May 2nd of last year. He was just 8 days short of his 96th birthday. Couple of weeks before he told me to look at him & said I don't want you to mourn me but it's OK to "miss me" Such comforting words that I often think about. I lost my hubby when he was 48 so that was so difficult as he was my best friend & so young. Your age may make it harder & your dad's age or sudden passing but all you felt is not unusual at all. You can see someone from behind walking & think, oh, there he is & then realize it can't be & you may flush in embarrassment. Couple of songs at church make me kind of teary & if at end of service I just say, oh, that song reminds me of my dad(or hubby) can hear it time & again & OK but then suddenly it gets to you. This will happen from time to time & best to just tell the person, "you remind me so much of my dad or that was my dad's name" the person will understand. It will get better with time your loss is very fresh & will be several months before you feel like you are even back in the world. I said it was like being thrown on a stage & told you had to go through this awful play & all you want is out of there & to go crawl in bed! I was 42 when he died at work. Nothing is real I think that is how most people feel at 1st. If your dad had a long illness then you might have an easier time as you have already been grieving. That's why my dad's was easier to take & his advanced age. I'm sure others will come on so keep checking back. It's a day by day thing & try to live as normally as you can. Lunch with a friends, movie with someone etc. Just sit & watch people shop. Better to get out than to hibernate that can get dangerous for your health as you quit eating, social engagements etc. Don't let that happen. Life does go on & it is up to you to pull yourself along & get to point where things are better & finally enjoyable. Doesn't mean you forget them. Your dad would want you to be happy!!

My take on automated sprinklers is: err on the side of underwatering and keep your eyes peeled for plants which look thirsty despite watering. Saves time and your efforts are focused on those that need extra attention. when we first installed a sprinkler system, I truly had the naive notion that the water was going to go to those plants that needed it the most. It took me a season of drowned plants, thirsty plants, to understand the concept of a brainless hose and timer. We planned and planned and planned the irrigation layout and timing, and still lost plants. The following year and henceforward, we are conservative w/watering times, then spot water. Hope this makes sense.