In the garden, and RAIN!!! (2) by SIGNYM

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In the garden, and RAIN!!! (2)

POSTED BY: SIGNYM
UPDATED: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 17:34
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Sunday, June 29, 2025 1:32 PM

Clean up time in a bit. My allergies were nasty last night. Felt like I had something in my right eye but I could tell for sure. Seems better this morning.

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Sunday, June 29, 2025 2:36 PM

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Clean up time in a bit. My allergies were nasty last night. Felt like I had something in my right eye but I could tell for sure. Seems better this morning.

Same here. My nose hates summer weather, and I need to do a bunch of dusting (which I hate) and vacuuming and mopping.

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Sunday, June 29, 2025 11:36 PM

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Originally posted by Brenda:
Clean up time in a bit. My allergies were nasty last night. Felt like I had something in my right eye but I could tell for sure. Seems better this morning.

Same here. My nose hates summer weather, and I need to do a bunch of dusting (which I hate) and vacuuming and mopping.

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Vacuuming and dusting are the worst thing for allergies. I hear ya. Summer I am usually a little better. Spring is miserable for me.

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Sunday, June 29, 2025 11:38 PM

I finally, finally got the bed moved where I want it. Yay!!!!

Also the little clean up I do on Sunday along with something sent to a publisher. Now, I wait.

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Monday, June 30, 2025 3:50 AM

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Well, I dust with a bucket of water and a damp sponge, bc dry dusting just sends the dust everywhere. And I'm fortunate to have TWO HEPA vacuum cleaners (the cordless which works on hard floors and a 25-year old Nilfisk canister that could suck nails out of floorboards. Nilfisk is good for crevices, window screens, baseboards and cushions) plus the 35-year old warhorse that doesn't QUITE have a HEPA filter but does have a pleated filter after the usual bag, and a powerful motor and beater/ brush combo, great for the mats I have at each door.

I still don't understand where all this dust is coming from tho. Maybe one day I'll ask the microscopy group at work to take a look and ID some of it for me.

*****

I got my rear in gear and did some yardwork today, raking up pine needles and avocado leaves. Avocados lose their leaves in spring, about the same time they're flowering, and it takes about 1 1/2 years for avocados to grow, so trees are losing their leaves and blossoming at the same time as holding baby avocados. So strange.

The avocados (native to highlands of Mexico and Honduras, used to frequent rain) and azaleas (native to moist areas) are doing spectacularly this year after the previous winter's double rainfall. I think all that rain washed accumulated minerals further down, out of the root zone. We have very hard water, so when we water the minerals (calcium and magnesium, primarily) accumulate when the water evaporates. Unless you're willing ng to water past the root zone, minerals will keep on accumulating. And plants that are adapted to lots of rainfall will suffer even if if the soils is kept sufficiently wet. I'm enjoy the avocados and azaleas looking so green and healthy.

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Monday, June 30, 2025 1:36 PM

Yeah, I've used the old water and bowl too. Especially on tables for clearing up dust.

And I'm like you on wondering where it all the dust comes from.

Great for getting yard work done. I didn't know that avocados like rain but then I don't like avocados. They have no flavour at all to me.

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Monday, June 30, 2025 1:37 PM

Out soon on a bright sunny day. Need to do a couple of things.

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Monday, June 30, 2025 5:19 PM

All things done on a beautiful Monday.

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Monday, June 30, 2025 11:47 PM

Been talking to my friend in the UK. She's coping okay but she's got a big family thing coming up in 3 weeks. Her son is getting married and she's upset about that. She apologized for rambling at me. Think I told her she's free to ramble at me anytime. Any support I can offer her I will.

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Tuesday, July 1, 2025 1:43 PM

Out soon on a bright beautiful Canada Day. Need a couple of things and a wander. Have to enjoy the sunshine before it goes away again. Sitting at 22C which is 74F. Not a bad temp.

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Tuesday, July 1, 2025 4:31 PM

Back and done for today. Now sitting at 80F.

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Wednesday, July 2, 2025 12:47 PM

Out on what is suppose to a cooler day. Have to be by the river so I think I will put on a jacket. Things to do.

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Wednesday, July 2, 2025 5:45 PM

Back and done for today. Did need a jacket going out but not coming back. Also as I was going out my door today, I discovered I hadn't locked when I got in yesterday. I usually check before I go to bed but forgot. Have to make sure I check tonight.

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Wednesday, July 2, 2025 6:00 PM

I believe in solving problems, not sharing them.

Not only did we have a dry, dry winter, summer's started off early, and with a bang. Looking at 90's for the foreseeable future.

Saw my ENT today. Aside from allergic swelling (did I mention that my nose hates Santa Anas?) it looks good! So, "carry on and see me in 3 months". There was a 1 hour wait tho, which put a dent in my schedule and list of things to do, like ...

Bunch of phone calls to make and finish scrubbing out my apron with Krud Kutter before it goes in the regular laundry. Gotta finish deep watering the avocados today too, bc if I want to eat them (yup!) I have to give them water to grow!

Had a successful "clean out the frig day" yesterday: leftover stirfry pork, stirfry veggies, a dab of spinach and chix broth, with sliced garlic, ginger, and hot sauce turned in soup for hubby. I had leftover Persian chicken and my quinoa version of tabouleh with leftover quinoa, tomato, and cilantro. Dear daughter had leftover turkey Swedish meatballs (the secret spices are allspice and nutmeg, I kid you not) and sauce, with leftover rice and lettuce salad. Frig is ready for grocery shopping today.

Well, on with the show!

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Thursday, July 3, 2025 12:02 AM

Yay on the bang for your Summer. Summer up here can't seem to make up it's mind if it wants to stay or go. The end of this week will be colder than the beginning. The next week we are back to hot again.

Great news on the doc, SIG.

My allergies are why I have plants in my place. I would be miserable.

Sounds like you made a good clean out of the fridge.

Hope you got all your groceries.

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Thursday, July 3, 2025 12:03 AM

Out tomorrow to my regular mah jong game, then grocery shopping. Ate all my left overs tonight.

I got some fresh peas today. Figure I will have some of them with whatever I decide to pick up tomorrow.

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Thursday, July 3, 2025 6:00 PM

Back and done for today. Almost missed a mah jong hand, forgot sugar and a lousy lunch at my seniors' centre. I keep forgetting that they put fruit on some of their sandwiches like the chicken salad, I attempted to eat today.

Finished the morning with over 2,000points but not enough for anything. Too many of us had over 2,000points today. Oh well.

I went back out and got the sugar I forgot. Though I remembered to get myself some supper groceries which is good.

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Thursday, July 3, 2025 6:44 PM

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Just OOC, BRENDA, what's your preferred weather?
I like temps 50-70 (10-20C). Sunny, breezy, cloudy, foggy... I like them all. I really like rain ... but only if I can stay indoors! I like to occasional visit to snowland.. but I'd hate to have to deal with it for weeks at a time

My favorite handyman is really busy so I managed to get another one to come over real quick and replace the faucet and GFI. So-so work ... SIX, you would never approve! ... but at least it's done. Another thing out of the way.

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Thursday, July 3, 2025 11:28 PM

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Originally posted by SIGNYM:
Just OOC, BRENDA, what's your preferred weather?
I like temps 50-70 (10-20C). Sunny, breezy, cloudy, foggy... I like them all. I really like rain ... but only if I can stay indoors! I like to occasional visit to snowland.. but I'd hate to have to deal with it for weeks at a time

My favorite handyman is really busy so I managed to get another one to come over real quick and replace the faucet and GFI. So-so work ... SIX, you would never approve! ... but at least it's done. Another thing out of the way.

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"It may be dangerous to be America's enemy, but to be America's friend is fatal."- Henry Kissinger

AMERICANS SUPPORT AMERICA

I prefer warm weather. Temps into 70s and maybe higher but build up slowly. Give my body a chance to adjust. Rain is a unfortunate evil up here in BC, so I am really starting to hate as I get older. Snow, I don't mind too much. But for breezes, oh, let me walk by the ocean or by the river. That is lovely.

I like fog too. Used to love it when I was a kid especially when we lived in the Valley. Walking to school, I could just let my mind wander. Heaven.

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Friday, July 4, 2025 1:06 PM

Out to get things done. Think I need a jacket too day.

Sorry, I forgot today was the 4th.

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Friday, July 4, 2025 6:01 PM

Back and done for today. Meds refilled and some other stuff done.

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Friday, July 4, 2025 11:50 PM

Welp it looks like I have to start cutting my keppra in half. It wanted to get stuck last night but farther down so with enough water it went.

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Saturday, July 5, 2025 1:03 PM

Laundry day for me and then out for a walk.

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Saturday, July 5, 2025 5:33 PM

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Welp it looks like I have to start cutting my keppra in half. It wanted to get stuck last night but farther down so with enough water it went.

I hate it when that happens.

I still take my pills with food ... I'm such a baby ... and divide them up into little bunches.

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Yesterday was excessively busy, but we did get some very nice "safe and sane" fireworks that dear daughter and I enjoyed. One in particular had a very lovely and unexpected effect like a shower of little silver leaves floating down.

Today I'm limiting my "to do" list.

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Saturday, July 5, 2025 6:37 PM

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Originally posted by Brenda:
Welp it looks like I have to start cutting my keppra in half. It wanted to get stuck last night but farther down so with enough water it went.
I hate it when that happens.

I still take my pills with food ... I'm such a baby ... and divide them up into little bunches.

******

Yesterday was excessively busy, but we did get some very nice "safe and sane" fireworks that dear daughter and I enjoyed. One in particular had a very lovely and unexpected effect like a shower of little silver leaves floating down.

Today I'm limiting my "to do" list.

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"It may be dangerous to be America's enemy, but to be America's friend is fatal."- Henry Kissinger

AMERICANS SUPPORT AMERICA

I hear ya. The pieces are starting to get stuck, so I spoke to a pharmacist in a local drug store. Told him what I am taking that is causing the problem, said I am cutting them in half and still having problems. He suggested yoghurt or pudding to take the pieces. I opted for yoghurt to try. Pudding would be fine for the evening but not for breakfast. So we shall see.

That's great that you got to see some fireworks SIG.

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Saturday, July 5, 2025 6:40 PM

Back and done for today. Had to get some yoghurt to try and see if it will help with swallowing the smaller pieces. All I could get was vanilla. I hate vanilla but if it works I will just have to live with it. Yuck!

Forgot something yesterday that I had to get today. Also wanted a small tube of hand lotion and of course all that was left was waaaaaay at the back of the shelf. Had to find a clerk to get one for me, which I did and they did. I hate that.

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Saturday, July 5, 2025 11:45 PM

And another rejection email. Informed the lady who is helping me and wished her congratulations. Her daughter and husband to be had a baby girl.

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Sunday, July 6, 2025 2:06 PM

Yoghurt works but vanilla doesn't really taste of much to me. Have to get up and deal with my allergies and such. Don't know about looking at publishers today.

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Monday, July 7, 2025 11:55 AM

Dentist today. Not fond of that. Then chores to do.

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Monday, July 7, 2025 6:12 PM

Back from the dentist and all is good for another six months. I was late because I ran into a lady that I know. And we sit, have coffee and talk. Hence me missing a bus and being late. I am lucky that my dentist office is very good about letting me in instead of rescheduling me, which they could do. Groceries done on another bright and sunny day. Suppose to rain on Wednesday. Have to see.

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Monday, July 7, 2025 9:52 PM

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Sounds like a good day, BRENDA. You have friends everywhere it seems: Vancouver area, the prairies, and even England.

Just finished doing yardwork, and for a change I don't feel beat. Probably bc I was working in the shade and making a great deal of progress. I turned my attention to the backyard for the while, just cleaning it up a bit and getting my mojo back, as the front yard is an intimidatingly large project.

Many things to do in many directions. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday is anticipated to be 30.5-31.7C (87-89F), probably not cool off enough to work outdoors, so I plan on working indoors. I know I said it before, but tomorrow I'm going to dust. Honest!

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Monday, July 7, 2025 11:41 PM

It wasn't a bad for sure SIG.

I don't think about it much. And this lady I have spoken about before on here. I can have a hard time making friends in RL but once I do they last a long time.

Great on getting the yard work done and being in the shade.

My corner of BC is heading for a rain at some point tomorrow then into Wednesday.

Busy week for you SIG. That's what this lady said to me today when I told her what my week looks like.

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Tuesday, July 8, 2025 1:01 PM

Out soon on another sunny day which is suppose to turn to rain. Hope I beat it back because I am not wearing a jacket. Need something the dentist suggested.

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Tuesday, July 8, 2025 5:34 PM

Back and done for today. Even found the energy to sweep the kitchen floor. Having a sit down now.

Saw that lady again and waved but she saw one of her cousins and went over to talk to her. I was just enjoying a morning without rushing around. She did come over and talk to me and introduced me to her cousin. She couldn't stay long as she was on her way to work. But we had a bit of talk which was nice.

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