I was away from the mouse-house overnight and returned to find quite a mess at the old well. Something decided to pull down the sunflowers and have a little feast. The tall stems were lying on the ground and half of them had lost their heads. oh dear! There were sunflower pedals covering the well box and shells in amongst the well flowers.
I tied them up to a stake and, although they look like they had just returned from an all-nighter, they will survive a little longer so the seeds will be ready to harvest and some added to the feeders. I expect the culprits are the turkey family as they were around again in the early hours of the morning. I'm getting used to them now and I'm happy to provide seed but man, are they messy.
The grey bunny was spotted again today along with a tiny brown one.
I'd like to earn their trust soon.
It is very hot today with high humidity so any out-door work, such as cutting grass, was done in the early morning. I love to cut grass and get my walk in at the same time.
There was some painting to do and clean-up was required around the flowers. I seem to be dead-heading every plant now and nothing is looking it's best anymore. Well, except for this beautiful glad that opened up and a few new morning-glory blossoms.
I was a big fan of Julia Child and enjoyed watching her show when I was home raising my children. I adored her, really, and her "Oh, what the hell' attitude was refreshing from most cooking shows. I have a few of her books (packed away for now) and had tried some of her simpler dishes.
She was a fantastic cook and a cat-lover which was made note of when she wrote her book about her life with her beloved cats. She was the real-deal and had a sharp sense of humour.
So I just want to wish this lovely lady a "Happy Birthday" who would be turning 103 this weekend. I hope she is basking in the adoration of her much-loved felines that enriched her life. She was an American icon and is surely missed by many.
hugs, Deb
I tied them up to a stake and, although they look like they had just returned from an all-nighter, they will survive a little longer so the seeds will be ready to harvest and some added to the feeders. I expect the culprits are the turkey family as they were around again in the early hours of the morning. I'm getting used to them now and I'm happy to provide seed but man, are they messy.
The grey bunny was spotted again today along with a tiny brown one.
I'd like to earn their trust soon.
It is very hot today with high humidity so any out-door work, such as cutting grass, was done in the early morning. I love to cut grass and get my walk in at the same time.
This is the only time you'll catch me in a hat.
I was a big fan of Julia Child and enjoyed watching her show when I was home raising my children. I adored her, really, and her "Oh, what the hell' attitude was refreshing from most cooking shows. I have a few of her books (packed away for now) and had tried some of her simpler dishes.
So I just want to wish this lovely lady a "Happy Birthday" who would be turning 103 this weekend. I hope she is basking in the adoration of her much-loved felines that enriched her life. She was an American icon and is surely missed by many.
hugs, Deb