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Good afternoon

8 years ago

Stayed up late last night reading. Just woke up. Started cooking some 15 bean soup with pork necks. I've never used them before but couldn't find ham hocks in Kroger. Will freeze some of it for later since I'm here by myself again. No exchange students this year. We're expecting rain from Harvey over the next few days. I'm glad it has moved away from Texas...at least I think it has. I haven't read the news yet.

Lauren just texted me and they have started on their journey to California. They're going through the middle part of the U.S. Her boyfriend wants to see Zion before heading into California.

Spending the day reading and doing chair yoga. What are your plans for the day?

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Rose Pekelnicky

8 years ago

I was going to wash a side of my house but it is too cloudy and cool for me to go out and play with water. Catching up on some sewing.

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PKponder TX Z7B
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
I've got today off and will be doing some gardening. I need to get to the library too since I didn't make it there yesterday.

Planning chicken drumsticks basted with barbeque sauce for dinner, not sure what we'll have as side dishes. We like lean ham with beans, the ham hocks that can be found here are not the same as they used to be, I think that they are actually pig's feet with so many small bones.

Enjoy your day!
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Looks like the bug house is working “))That or the aphids trying to eat all my plants
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Major heat wave today - it was 96° this afternoon, and despite the hot weather, I am still recuperating from a cold that I've had for about a week now. I am also recuperating from surgery to remove melanoma, and I have to go back to my dermatologist next week and the week after that for yet more surgery, but it will be less invasive than the melanoma removal. I met with business partner this afternoon at my house (I am not supposed to drive while I have stitches), and we worked out a deal for new furniture designs that will be made in Mexico. We had a conference call with the manufacturer in Mexico, and that went well, and so now I have to do some more drawings/designs. Having this new work makes me feel better and lifts my mood, which has been depressed because of the cold and the surgery. I had planned to go to Cathedral City this week-end, but since I cannot drive, that will not be happening. It's hot enough here anyway. It's actually hotter here in Los Angeles than it is in Palm Springs, due to the Santa Ana winds, which unfortunately cause me to feel depressed. Fortunately, I had a visit today, and that helped alleviate the depression, which was not severe anyway. Because of the heat, I had to water some of my chili plants twice today. If I were able, I would repot some of them, but my doctor has told me to wait on this, as I am not supposed to lift anything heavier than a gallon of water for a week. Next week my surgery will be on my left wrist, and that will also make gardening more difficult. However, it appears that I will be getting a good crop of chocolate Habanero chilies, and I did not realize that so many of my plants were this variety, as they are difficult to grow. I am also starting some seeds for winter herbs, including scallions, Indian basil, parsley, cilantro, and dill. I can grow these in the summer, but they seem to do better in the winter.
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Looks like mealy bugs and/or scale. Wipe off as much as you can and spray. Quarantine from other plants, unless all your plants are infested. Since scale (if it is scale) has a waxy shell that resists pesticides, you may have to repeat. With persistent wiping, you can eliminate either pest, but it requires wiping every part of the plant where they are. Not too hard in plants with a few big leaves (I successfully cured an Amaryllis), tough in plants with many leaves and stems. Look up mealy bugs and scale and look at your leaves with a magnifying glass, because diagnosis via the internet is uncertain.
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jim_1 (Zone 5B)
8 years ago
I pulled weeds in the yard this morning. I had to quit when my glasses would not stay on my face due to perspiration.

Reading a bit, but have to get up on occasion to keep the blood flowing the right way. 96 outside with lots of sun. I stay indoors when it is like this in the afternoon.
happy2b…gw
8 years ago
DH and I are at the riverhouse with my grandson, T, age 7. While DH trimmed bushes and tree branches, Grandson and I rode bikes and played at the playground. T is looking forward to riding to the little market here where he will buy himself a treat. Lovely sunny hot, but not humid, day here today.
Rita / Bring Back Sophie 4 Real
8 years ago
I am swamped with work on a project I have put off and off for a few weeks now, I'll get it wrapped up in the next few days- something about an impending deadline focuses the mind. And I desperately want to enjoy the last few weeks of summer before my eldest goes off on his own.
PKponder TX Z7B
8 years ago
I have so far gotten about 30% done with moving plants from around the pond. We are planning a redo this fall/winter and this has to get done (step 1 before step 2). It's hot and sweaty work but only 86 outside today. That is really cool for August here.
kathyg_in_mi
8 years ago
Cleaning and prepping for the kids and grands. Will only have 7 here this weekend.
OklaMoni
8 years ago
I saw my pcp today. Yep, sinus infection. got some meds for it. He also checked my knee. thinks it is tendinitis. Got some cream for that. Then I went swimming... and now, waiting to hear back from Marilyn. Need more info to set up a go fund me for her.

I'll be making a Mexican casserole for dinner. Yummm

;)

Moni

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