Daily Check In Thread For All... #167

I had a nice weekend with my partner. We've finished another book!

Today, I removed one of the ornamental grasses and divided it for 2 of my friends. In it's place I planted 2 tickseed plants with different coloring and a red barberry bush. I also planted a helenium and a red ornamental grass on the other side of the back path.

I cleaned up the day lily bed and discovered a butterfly bush blooming! I had forgotten that I had planted it next to the bee balm! It's only about 18 inches high and was easily missed. Now, I have to figure out what to do with the one I bought 2 weeks ago!

Hidden between 2 mums, I spotted what I hope is the rain lily. They are supposed to bloom very late in the autumn. I planted 3, but only see one. Fingers crossed friends!

Grandson and I were able to snatch quick glimpses of the eclipse as the clouds moved across, blotting the whole scene out at times. He got a few pictures with his phone. Guess we'll find out tomorrow if we did any damage!

Daughter returned from her trip to Seattle today. She was thrilled that I'd planned to order pizza as she didn't care for what they made 'out west'.

Tomorrow, we hope to make it over to the pool.

Ht-I hear you about parental care. It is so draining.

I have been exercising more--I have really needed to! The downside is more muscle pain. Riding my bike on Friday, I tensed as I got stuck and off-balance on the trail, between mud and the riverbank. I didn't fall, but the muscles in my back, arms,and legs started screaming. I did fall on Sunday while riding--I didn't injure myself, but the pain from tensing my body continued. My balance has been bad since then!

Garden dying off, and I have started some fall plantings. When we were gone, flea beetles ate my eggplants! **growls** I am pulling out and enriching the soil--I will plant some more seeds this weekend.

Working and applied for a few jobs.

Hello all.

Busy time in the garden. I removed an ornamental grass that wasn't doing what I'd hoped it would. Too much vinca major had rooted and the clump wasn't as full as I'd hoped. Made 2 of my neighbors very happy though, to get the divisions. In it's place, I planted the 2 tickseeds and barberry. Across the way, I planted the helenium and a small red ornamental grass to balance the color.

Yesterday, I cleaned up the 'main' flower bed, after admiring one last day lily blossom. I pulled a lot of ribbon grass and cut back a lot of vinca. Finally got the butterfly weed and hummingbird mint planted in the bed! Close to where I had been displaying them in their pots, so I hope they will thrive in the ground.

Last night it rained like crazy, so watering chores will be unnecessary today!

Took my daughter, grandson and his friend, and myself to the public pool yesterday. Great timing, as we had 94 degrees with high humidity making it feel over 100! I'll have to get a folding chair for next time though. Sitting on the ground is soooo bad for my rear and my spine! Daughter gave me a wonderful massage last night! Only $20 for the four of us to get in at the pool! Wish I had found this place sooner!

My daughter was lucky enough to spot a yellow swallowtail butterfly in my garden yesterday! She got 2 pictures before it flew off! So, even though I didn't get to see it in person, I'll always have the pictures. My neighbor's son got a picture of a Luna moth! I'm envious!

So sorry to hear about the crop losses my fellow gardeners are suffering. Diotomaceous earth can be used for slugs and is eco friendly, a natural pesticide. It can be used to fight slugs and grubs and will also help with other soft bodied insects. I spread 'food grade' D.E. around the yard where the dogs are and it helps with fleas, too. Just wear a filtering mask when spreading it so it doesn't cause lung inflammation from inhaling it. I only found one market that carries it here. I can get the 'garden' type at the Lowe's or Home Depot, but 'food grade' is a little harder to get in a brick and mortar store. There are several sources to order from online.

I am sorry about the gardens guys. Mine didn't do well this year, as it was too wet. Too much rain, not enough sunshine, and bugs. I didn't have the same as you guys, but I had slugs, rose beetles and mold.

I hope you all have a good day.

Hugs, Karen...

Hey Jamie, Sorry about your sis. Hope she is okay. Awesome of the income from the gig. I hope you get a good sleep mate. Hang in there,

Hugs, Karen...

Well for the gardens all can only say I empathize, my weeds are lovely!

HT, life is so challenging.

I am reading V Franks's MAN'S SEARCH FOR MEANING. This is the 3rd time I have read it.

Much more meaning this time round with all my crap upfront and in my face.

There are two concepts stick with me. Although he is speaking of an atrocious experience, having C-PTSD something in me relates. I am starting to understand where my strength comes from and I think it may reverberate with you also.

The way you react to the situations, i.e. taking care of your Mum for one, shows me you can connect.

V.F. speaking of despair: " it did not really matter what we expected from life, but rather what life expected from us."

V.F. speaking on suffering" No one can relieve him of his suffering or suffer in his place. His unique opportunity lies in the way in which he bears the burden."

I hope everyone is well and enjoying this weeks weather.
Peace and strength
Trina

Hi all

Havent posted on here for a long time as things had been improving slowly and very gradually. Having a bit of a rough weekend though, as Ive flown to Italy for a friends wedding. First time Ive been abroad in years, and it was quite stressful leading up to it just knowing it was coming, and was in a lot of pain actually travelling as I knew I would be. But settled in the hotel now, and hopefully the day goes ok. Will be good to see my friends again, many that I havent seen for a while.

Been feeling quite down and anxious though for the last week, I think about travelling, but also maybe its reminding me of my ex. Last wedding I went to was with her. I had a bit of a steamy dream about her sister last night..haha

I did meet a new girl last weekend. Took her on a date on Tues. Shes fun, really gorgeous and seems to really like me. Im just wondering what the best time to tell her whats going on with me ha. I told her about the chronic pain, and it didnt scare her off for now.

Hi Andy,

It is nice to see you post. Though I am sorry you are feeling down. Good luck with the new girl. I hope being with her makes you happy. I think it is awesome!!!

Hi Jamie, I hope you got good sleep last night, your day will be starting soon.

Take care all!!!

Been raining here most of the day. I guess we are getting the run over from the hurricane. I feel badly for all the people in Texas that are misplaced now. A lot of them lost their homes. And they are talking more rain. I guess this is the time to appreciate what we have. And send healing vibes to Texas...

Take care all. I hope everybody is safe from harm of hurricanes.

Hugs, Karen...

healing thoughts to to those in texas.

yes..........trendy. bad pain with head. severely fogged as well. 1st day of spring, it was a nice blue sky day.

Lynn, have you been tested for Meniere's disease? ENT docs usually are the one's to see for it. The Mayo Clinic has a good website about it. You may want to read up.

I'm having a difficult day, very stiff and sore. I painted the new paneling (2 coats) and one wall in the living room. I'm shot. Sigh. No painting today.

I may go look at new curtain rods and see if I can get a rug for the living room with the same pattern as the little one by the kitchen sink. I'd also like to put up a shelf above the window in the kitchen.

Neighbor told me she has the order forms for the mums! Now, to try to envision how many I'll need and which colors to pick!

Tomatoes continue to produce well and the heirlooms will be ready soon! Found another small cucumber today.

Hope everyone is having a peaceful day.

hugs all round.