I’m sure glad that the days are getting longer! I’m like a chicken — when it’s light, I’m active; when it’s dark I get sleepy. And with all we have to do, I’m glad I’m awake more. I’ve been working on the cover for my next Western novel and so far, it’s coming out great.
This morning, I set a pot of beans on to boil and now they’re setting in the pot for a couple more hours then I’m adding ham and bacon and making a huge batch of baked beans to can up. Hopefully, tomorrow I can get the ham bone boiled up and make another big batch of bean soup. I love it when I get lots of meals from one major piece of meat!
The peppers, petunias, and tomatoes are growing nicely and I need to get them transplanted soon. Boy, some days I wish I were twins.
Will’s been working on our old ’85 blue 3/4 ton Chevy pickup, getting it road-ready again after sitting for a few years. We have a long haul with the stock trailer on Monday so we’re crossing our fingers that Old Blue runs well.
Slowly, the birds are returning from the South. I’ve seen five more robins, two kestrels, two red-tailed hawks and a turkey vulture. We’ve also seen a few trumpeter swans, and both Canada geese and snow geese flying north. But today is snowy and raw. It sure doesn’t feel much like spring. It is supposed to warm up toward the weekend, though. — Jackie
Melody,
One thing I’ve learned in life is that there really isn’t a “perfect” place to live. They all have their down side. Some more than others. And what’s perfect for one person sure isn’t for others. We “bloom where we’re planted”…at least for the time.
Beautiful sunset. When I read about your winters Jackie and others commenting about tornado watches, I wil refrain from complaining about the rain and gray here on the western part of Washington state. But I was raised on the central coast of California where it was pretty much perfect weather year round. I left the area 1979. Really miss it, but that is life. The population there isn’t 2400 anymore either.
Thanks for addressing the ham bone issue again. I wish I’d live closer because I’d love to help, but I don’t have the energy to put in the time commitment you do. It must be that the more you do…the more you have. Spring WILL come eventually.
Sandy A,
Wow, I can’t even imagine 80 degrees ABOVE zero!!! But the tornado watches suck. Will is out using our sawmill and I just finished canning bean soup. So we’re really glad to be feeling better too.
Your peppers look great!
So glad your health is steadily improving. It’s 80 here in southern Missouri, but tornado watches are out.
Blessings.
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