It was another wonderfully sunny day. But I didn't see much of it. I slept most of the day. I needed it, I guess.
Last night Joe's nephew came over to cut our grass. He is a gardener/landscaper who is currently out of work. We hired him for the whole season. He and I walked around the yard and we discussed what needed to be done, identified different plants (finally someone who knows a weed from a plant), and got a plan to clean up everything.
Look how nice the yard looks now.
And it's only going to get better as the summer goes on.
I just noticed that you can see how swollen my leg is today. That's what happens if I'm on it too much. It's painful too.
But I didn't garden today because last night I pulled a muscle in my back that went under my arm and around to my stomach. So my back, side and stomach all hurt. The problems with getting old. I just got one back muscle feeling good and another one goes.
We had some errands to run so Joe and I ended up at IHOP for lunch. Breakfast for us. It was good and our waitress was excellent! But as usual the food did not agree with me. I figured I'd give it one more chance, but no luck. Even down in Tennessee I had the same problem. I guess no IHOP for me anymore.
And now it's off to make dinner. Flounder, fries and yellow squash with onions and mushrooms.
Have a good night everyone. And happy Earth Day.
Kathy
the garden looks great,, I have never been to Ihop, they don't have them around here,, I hope you feel better soon,
ReplyDeleteIt's an OK place, but I've been to better. Thanks, I just want all the pain to go away.
Deleteyour garden is lovely. praying you feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, shortybear!
DeleteYour garden looks ship-shape !
ReplyDeleteThere is always something to take care of, I have to pace myself since I've gotten older :)
Hope you get feeling better real soon !
~Jo
Thanks, Jo. You're right about always having something to do. Hope you are feeling better too.
DeleteThank you sweet friend, I'm getting stronger by the day :)
DeleteI hope your friend who is in the same boat as me, is fairing well, and feeling better too.
Hugs,
~Jo
Wonder what it is at IHOP? Do you always get the same thing?
ReplyDeleteI think they use a lot of butter in their cooking and I am allergic to dairy. That's the only thing I can figure. I've had pancakes, eggs, fish and chips, chicken and always the same thing.
DeleteYour garden is looking good, I bet you'll enjoy it over the summer. I find home cooking is always the best as you know what goes into it.
ReplyDeleteEven though I like to eat out, with all my food allergies it's safer and easier to eat home. Since I like to cook that makes it better. I do spend time outside when the weather is nice.
DeleteYour garden looks so pretty! Sorry to hear that you're hurting & praying you'll feel better soon.I did notice in your photos that you seem happier,more peaceful,in your garden. Maybe find even a few minutes to sit out each day. I sometimes even stand for a few minutes when there is a gentle rain. Love the sound of drops on leaves! woof
ReplyDeleteI try to spend hours in the yard when the weather is nice. But I have to spend time inside too to get this house in shape. I'm trying to get a lot of things out of here.
DeleteWe gad a nice breakfast that was a fundraiser and it was so good. Sorry to hear that IHop and you don't agree, stomach wise. Bummer. I don't like it when that happens either. Phil and I did a bit of errands after the breakfast and back home and am working on things, like mixing up cookies and vacuuming and getting strawberries planted. Hope your garden grows well. Have a good weekend!
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