a Lurker comes out of hiding!

15 years ago

It feels like I am introducing myself to old friends! I used to post of the Caregivers site, then on the Grieving site when my Mom passed away. I came over to the Kitchen Table at that time to read about "everyday life" and it helped keep my stress level at bay.

I am married, have two adult daughters, and 3 wonderful grandchildren ( who are adults now, as well!) Life revolves around teaching part time at a private school, seeing my kids and grandkids, spending time with friends, and loving my almost 10 year old Boxer, named Iris.

Anyone going to the NCAA Women's Gymnastics Finals at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln next week? DD#2, DGD#1 and I are planning a road-trip to attend. If you see 3 generations wearing red, rooting for the U of Utah team, that will be us!

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luckygardnr
15 years ago
Welcome from Southern Ontario! You're gonna love us! Got anything good to nibble on?

Laurel
maryanntx
15 years ago
Hi slcsusan! I'm glad you came out of lurkdom to join us.
If you've been hanging out here for awhile you probably already know all about us. I have 3 sons, 3 grandchildren, a husband and a much loved motorcycle. :o)

I love to hang out with my friends and to read.

Here is a link that might be useful: My blog
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Fortunately last sat's weather was great since a neighbor threw a pig roast with a wonderful bluegrass band. I enjoyed inspecting her new garden esp the whimsies and the birds visiting her feeders. We took our feeders in April 1 due to bears. I weeded in the morning because the pigweed in one veggie patch is way ahead of me. Sunday was drizzly so I wrapped my head in a scarf, turned the compost and weeded some more. Plants from swap at Annie's are still alive but not planted. (was away for a week) We're headed to Maine and Camden's House and Garden tour on July 16. Discussed with DH cleaning out a shady spot next to a tiny brook. Stood on location of future porch. Ogled newly cleared spot on north side of rickety old barn. DH had cleaned out years of debris and weeds. Good thick stand of ferns along the barn but plenty of room for other things. Need to research. Have to weed new area between garage and barn, part shade garden. DH built steps down steep slope and top half is terraced with stone, planted ... and needs weeding. Yellow climbing nasturtiums are beginning to think about climbing part of an old apple picking ladder tacked to the barn. DH did not know value of antique ladder before he cut it in half. Top half is in a sunnier location next to the door waiting for scarlet runner bean to climb. Almost there. White and pink impatiens in old wash tub next to granite step and rhody beginning to look good. A terra cotta planter needs to be planted. An assortment of potted plants, mostly scented geraniums are still by the kitchen porch so DH could water them (ha!) while I was away. Plucked 3 stems of variegated ivy to put in small green bottles in kitchen window over the sink. Put tomato cages on and swore that next year I would put them on SOONER. Harvested some lettuce, sugar snap peas and giant mustard. DH did not care for mustard greens stir fry but I thought it was yummy. Nobody cared for last night's yellow split pea and mustard green soup so I'll have it for lunch today and the next day and ... Harvested garlic scapes in mid-June. Made wonderful hummus. Thrilled to see volunteer pot marigolds/calendula blooming in the tomato patch. DH helped me build a bean teepee for yard long beans. Planted beans. Flunked rustic weaving. Next year need longer branches and need to use while still supple. Trying to decide if I should prune the bush planted last summer. It has about 5 branches that around getting much taller than all the others. Admired planter containing flowering lemon thyme and lemon verbena. Made note to self that I need to start taking some pictures. Surveyed holding bed from 2007 frantic move. Trying to keep a good record of what's in bloom, what color, when for future landscaping around future porch. Picked mint for spiced zucchini couscous. Looking forward to having our own zucchini. DIL brought over a gorgeous concrete leaf bird bath she made from a huge rhubarb leaf. Her aunt taught her. It still needs to be water-sealed and needs a place of honor in the garden. I missed her Wed night get together to make more bird baths with squash leaves. Despite the rain, a big huge feeling of contentment fills my chest when I spend a few moments in the garden or just looking from the porch. But time is passing so quickly. Massive renovations to first floor of house are completed. DH is taking care of heavy outdoor work. We have plenty of sun but not a lilac or rose planted yet.
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JennaVaNowSC
15 years ago
Welcome from Virginia. ((Hugs)) to Iris. We have two 5 year old Boxers, Sasha and Bella. Spoiled rotten!
lydia1959
15 years ago
A big welcome from Missouri!
pattico_gw
15 years ago
When you said "wearing red"... at first I assumed you were a Nebraska fan....

You'll be hard to find in a sea of red in Lincoln...

I'm just on the other side of Omaha. In Council Bluffs,IA

Welcome to the KT.

patti
alisande
15 years ago
You must be another Susan, yes? A great name!

Welcome. An empty chair appeared at the table just for you.....
Happy_Go_Lucky_Gayle
15 years ago
Welcome to the KT. I found this Forum after posting in the Gardening Forums. Someone mentioned the KT and I asked what it was. Lurked for almost a year before posting. I felt I was intruding on friends. LOL! But, I was welcomed with open arms.
orie
15 years ago
Hello from North Carolina! You'll like it here... but you already know that! I started in the Kitchen Forum and then came here. I post on Hot Topics every so often... gets very heated over there!
patti43
15 years ago
Welcome Susan. It's always fun to meet new friends. Feel free to jump right in and post whatever's on your mind. Have a great trip with your daughter and grand!
mcmann
15 years ago
Welcome, welcome. You've joined a great group of caring individuals. I hope you speak up frequently and join in the discussions.
ronf_gw
15 years ago
Welcome from southeastern Minnesota.
Do you have any chocolate?

Ron
Marilyn Sue McClintock
15 years ago
Welcome from Indiana, all my kids are grown and live on their own. Have one granddaughter and she is soon to be 30 years old and unmarried. I think you are going to like it here.

Sue
dibby
15 years ago
Enjoy your stay in Nebraska, it's a great place to be!
Welcome to the KT...I'm a sporadic visitor.
dotmom
15 years ago
Greetings from Northern Minnesota. It's a nice group to be a member of. pull up a chair and join right in. Dottie
czech_chick
15 years ago
Hello from beautiful Long Island, NY. Grab a seat here at the Kitchen Table and join in on all the discussions.

Carol
socks
15 years ago
To: Susan
From: Susan

Welcome to another Susan! We have at least 3 here that I know about.
irishdancersgram
15 years ago
A big welcome from SW. Pa, Steeler Country....You'll love it here.....
Jasdip
15 years ago
Welcome to the Table, from Ontario!

As you noticed, Ron has a sweet tooth. It is habitual for new people to bring something for everyone to munch on. Hmmmm any leftover dessert from your Easter dinner perhaps?

Hey Socks.....we are on 3 forums together, and this is the first time I've seen your real name!
Linda Wayman
15 years ago
Welcome from north Mississippi. Hope you stop by often. We like newbies.

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slcsusan
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. I'll bring dark chocolates and some jelly beans, and my favorite coffee cup to the table. Iris thanks you for the hugs, Jennava. She's a well loved old gal (read:spoiled LOL). Stopped by the library while out running errands today, and will begin reading "The Middle Place" by Kelly Corrigan tonight.
Again, thanks for letting me join in the fun! - Susan
socks
15 years ago
I know, Jasdip. I've seen you over on vermicomposting (or should we be keeping this a secret???? LOL!). Where else do we go "together?"
Jasdip
15 years ago
Hey Socks,
Nope, no secret! We've gotta spread the news about the worms! LOL
We sometimes meet up on the Houseplant forum as well.
Do you go to any other vermi forums? There is another one I really like as well.
Jasdip
15 years ago
Oh Socks,
Your secret is safe with me.....;-) I won't tell anyone your name.
vicki_lv
15 years ago
des_arc_ya_ya
15 years ago
A great big welcome to the table from the great state of Arkansas.......
FlamingO in AR
15 years ago
And another from ArKINGsaw, from me!
cathyid
15 years ago
Welcome, from a neighbor to your north, in Idaho.
intherain
15 years ago
Welcome, Susan! I lurk a lot here, too, but do post now and then.

Sheryl from Oregon
shellm
15 years ago
Welcome,Susan,from Central Mississippi.You will love it here.I am also fairly new.

Shelley

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