Month: February 2010

Remember when I posted a photo of a local barn a few weeks ago? Well, it finally collapsed under the weight of all the snow we’ve had since Tuesday afternoon. I doubt that the owner was looking for property insurance online, but I have to wonder… how’s he going to get that camper out from the rubble now? I joke but like my brother said, it’s sad to see these old barns go. They don’t build them like that anymore and I’m impressed that it withstood all the rain, snow, wind, and ice we’ve had for the past six years that I’ve lived here (and who knows how much for years before that).

I sure hope that everyone out on the roads tonight has good car insurance. It’s very slick out there. After lunch I started out to the grocery store, and as I crested a hill close to my house, I saw a car that must have spun out. It was in the middle of the road attempting to turn around. Thankfully I was able to avoid an accident by swerving into the shoulder. After that I was so shaken that I turned around at the next road and came back home.

Once again, the weatherman fouled it up. Last night when I checked the weather, the forcast called for one inch of snow accumulation last night, about an inch during the day, and another inch tonight. This morning? It had suddenly changed to a predicted accumulation of 5-10 inches. We easily have at least 8 inches and I’m curious what will pile up overnight.

25 days until spring.

Last night around 2:30 we were jolted awake. I have no idea what happened, but a car horn blew loudly and either screached their brakes or peeled out; I’m not quite sure. Nevertheless, it was nearly impossible to get back to sleep. So while I was laying there in bed, not sleeping, my mind was racing around from subject to subject. I started getting stressed out about the Christian Seder our church is holding. I volunteered to be chairperson and need a handful of people still to help out with various tasks. Of course, it will get done but in the middle of the night I started worrying that I’d have to do everything (which, of course, I wouldn’t but again — I’m not rational in the middle of a sleepless night).

Then I again started thinking about online degrees. Maybe if I had a business degree I would feel more comfortable managing people. Western Governer’s University offers a program; maybe I should look into it, LOL! After all, I could do it from home. Well, if nothing else I’ll have the experience under my belt for the next time I get suckered into heading up a big project 😉

So yes, I’m tired today. I really need to wash the kitchen floor and I wish I had someone to do it for me. But we have guests coming over in a bit so I really ought to just suck it up and do it. Maybe I’ll throw together some brownies. You know, for a little motivation 🙂

This morning I had my final dental appointment to correct the various decay and cavities that I inflicted upon my teeth thanks to a couple years of neglect. Sigh… But at least it’s over. My jaw is currently sore, but at least the Novacaine has worn off. It took over four hours to wear off completely! I guess that’s a good thing in a way. I certainly didn’t feel any pain while the dentist was drilling and filling.

At any rate, the waiting room was filled with quite the cast of characters this morning. This dental office is rather large and it’s in (what qualifies for) “the city.” It’s as urban as it gets up here at least, LOL! Though it wasn’t quite as bad as when I had my wisdom teeth pulled. That time there was some weirdo who kept trying to talk to me after I’d had my teeth yanked (hello – I couldn’t talk!). I’m one of those people that seem to attract random conversations. When I was in college I worked at CVS and one time this lady came in and bought a certain brand of lotion. With the sale and coupons she got it for next to nothing and I remarked that she got a great deal. She proceeded to launch into a 15-minute explanation about her eczema treatment and why she used this particular lotion. I kid you not. Of course the store was also dead that evening so I could do nothing but listen and nod politely.

So at least I didn’t have to feign interest in anything. I was called back to the dentist’s chair just as soon as I signed in. Thank goodness.

Considering it’s February and there’s snow on the ground, I have to say that it is really nice out today. It’s almost 40 out, which feels downright balmy! I am really starting to itch for warmer weather and greener landscapes. Last year my daffodils didn’t appear until mid-April!

Let’s hope they pop a little sooner this year. Then it will be time for my azaleas to brighten up the front yard with their pretty pink blooms.

And, of course I like to plant petunias in containers to liven up the back deck. I’m not sure what colors I’ll pick this year, but last year I was heavy on the purple.

I love hosta buds, too. I think they look so cool and funky before the open up into flowers.

And, of course there are my roses! They performed so well last year even with my neglect. (Between taking care of a newborn and the construction on the upstairs I barely paid them any attention).

I hope my hydrangea blooms this year. I think that last year I overpruned it. Early in the spring I’ll spread some peat around it; a friend told me that’s all she does and hers produces lush clusters of flowers. I also am planning an herb garden. Herbs can be used for everything from spicing up your food to aiding in digesting. If you’re wondering how to get rid of blackheads, I bet there’s an herbal remedy for it. We’re not participating in a CSA this year so I might (might) plant a few tomatoes, cukes, radishes, and lettuce. Maybe even pumpkins and melon, we’ll see. I always have big thoughts at this time of year, but when it comes to actually planting everything and maintaining a garden, well… the plans don’t always pan out, LOL!