"Ma'am, after a thorough investigation, we are charging you with 2nd degree premeditated accidental involuntary plantslaughter."It is with deep sadness and regret that I must announce the passing of
Tom A Toe.
Tom died suddenly in his home on the window sill from a lethal dose of
H20 mixed with Epsom salts. He suffered an allergic reaction and rescue
crews were NOT able to save him from shrivelling up and bowing his head.
Tom will be sadly missed by his owner who is under investigation for murder.
The police were called in for what seems like a suspicious death. An investigation
is under way.
Please send flowers... chocolates... cake.... donuts... cookies..... casseroles and candy.
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The sympathy has been overwhelming... While I'm in jail.... serving my time... Please make sure you turn the lights out in the garage at night.
The light attracts MOOSES who are in search for peanut butter cups.
The light attracts MOOSES who are in search for peanut butter cups.
Way to make me feel better... HAHAHA. The guy at the hardware store is the one who told me that tomato plants like the magnesium. I probably did not water it down enough... ANYWAYS... I think some of the tomatoes will survive... I am waiting for a bit of warmth and SUN.
The peppers are all WONDERFUL.... very hardy... and nicely GREEN. My tomatoes have always been on the leggy side.... but we'll see what happens... I am determined to bring them back to health.
Did someone say PEANUT BUTTER CUPS??!!
Yes it is good for magnesium, but too much will block other minerals. If you used potting soil, it should be balanced already. I read that if the plant or leaves turn yellow then use the epsom salt watering, as the yellowing may be from lack of magnesium.
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Hey In Awe of Him
There is a big Moose watching you through the window.
There is a big Moose watching you through the window.
HERE's ME.... looking back through the window to see if the MOOSE is ON property... HAHA.
Gosh.... I don't know where the time is going... but it seems like it's just ZOOMING right by me.
I've been rather missing in action these last days and I apologize for that. I guess life just happens
like that... Winter seems to be the time of "nesting" and doing indoor activities.
I will try to be more diligent in checking in AT LEAST 3 times per week over the summer months.
Anyways... TODAY..... is the DAY of the CONCERT. OH my goodness... I am so excited.
I can't believe I was 11 years old the last time I went to one of these guys' concerts. That my friends is 50 years!!!
Good GRIEF... that is half a century. HAHA.
I am deeply touched that these men have remained friends for all this time... and are presently mourning the loss of one of their original band mates just over a month ago. This to me is going to make the concert even more special.
Big Moose ... Please note that the cupboard is NEWLY stocked with your favourite treats... Cosia insisted that SINCE you seem to like the GARAGE... that you should be REWARDED with your most preferred snack. Here in CANADA.... Mooses are honoured animals. HA. Please be careful NOT to tromp over the snails... they have come from ENGLAND and they also like peanut butter cups. HAHA.
Tomato update.... GOOD GRIEF... I can't believe such a small error has led to a multi-casualty massacre. I'm not sure how many if ANY of the tomato plants will recover. We finally have a SUNNY day so I am hoping the warmth and light will bring healing. They have gotten taller and more leaves are growing but I am not convinced that they will make it through the next month in the house before planting outside.
The pepper plants are FANTASTIC looking... nice bright green. They seem to have sturdier and thicker leaves than the tomato plants which seem awfully delicate.
Anyways.... we'll see how things go.
Happy Thursday to everyone.
I've been rather missing in action these last days and I apologize for that. I guess life just happens
like that... Winter seems to be the time of "nesting" and doing indoor activities.
I will try to be more diligent in checking in AT LEAST 3 times per week over the summer months.
Anyways... TODAY..... is the DAY of the CONCERT. OH my goodness... I am so excited.
I can't believe I was 11 years old the last time I went to one of these guys' concerts. That my friends is 50 years!!!
Good GRIEF... that is half a century. HAHA.
I am deeply touched that these men have remained friends for all this time... and are presently mourning the loss of one of their original band mates just over a month ago. This to me is going to make the concert even more special.
Big Moose ... Please note that the cupboard is NEWLY stocked with your favourite treats... Cosia insisted that SINCE you seem to like the GARAGE... that you should be REWARDED with your most preferred snack. Here in CANADA.... Mooses are honoured animals. HA. Please be careful NOT to tromp over the snails... they have come from ENGLAND and they also like peanut butter cups. HAHA.
Tomato update.... GOOD GRIEF... I can't believe such a small error has led to a multi-casualty massacre. I'm not sure how many if ANY of the tomato plants will recover. We finally have a SUNNY day so I am hoping the warmth and light will bring healing. They have gotten taller and more leaves are growing but I am not convinced that they will make it through the next month in the house before planting outside.
The pepper plants are FANTASTIC looking... nice bright green. They seem to have sturdier and thicker leaves than the tomato plants which seem awfully delicate.
Anyways.... we'll see how things go.
Happy Thursday to everyone.
Happy Saturday EVERYONE!!!
Well... It was an exciting week for me. First and foremost the concert.... It was lovely to experience this old rock group that I grew up with. The sound was the same as I remember it. The tribute to their friend and band mate that passed away 6 weeks ago was NOT to my preference... it highlighted a sinful life but yet... it told the story of the reality of what occurs in the world of rock n' roll. I shut out the ugly and enjoyed the beauty of music connected to memories.
It was surreal to know that the last time I had been to one of their concerts was 50 years ago. WOW.
Yesterday... I spent the morning cleaning up the side of the house. Pine needles... oh my goodness... they were everywhere. I got them all cleaned up before our forecast of rainfall and tucked them away under shelter so that they can stay dry and transportable.
I brought my tomato and pepper plants outside to bask in the sun... and then brought them back inside as our night time temps are still at close to the zero mark.
I did manage to save some of the tomato plants from my murderous rampage. HAHA. Not of my doing but all thanks to the sunlight that finally managed to arrive a few days ago... so I have about 8 tomato plants of two varieties. Hopefully... I will be able to continue to keep them alive. Once they get planted outside... they are free game for whatever creature decides to visit.
In the next week... I will be planting the rest of the seeds I have... cucumbers... sweet peas and my dill and parsley.
I got four packs of different flower seeds for 1.25 at the dollar store so I sprinkled them over trays of potting soil. I am excited to see what actually grows.
Looking forward to the WARMTH of May. I should be able to start my cold water swimming soon. Not sure what the temp of the lake is at but a few double digit weather days and I should be good to go. Am thinking by May 7th... I should be able to start the challenge of early morning cold dips in the lake. It's an experience I started last year and to my shock... very much enjoyed. Not quite as dramatic as the ICE plunges but close.
All is well... and I continue to be filled to overflowing with GREAT JOY!
Well... It was an exciting week for me. First and foremost the concert.... It was lovely to experience this old rock group that I grew up with. The sound was the same as I remember it. The tribute to their friend and band mate that passed away 6 weeks ago was NOT to my preference... it highlighted a sinful life but yet... it told the story of the reality of what occurs in the world of rock n' roll. I shut out the ugly and enjoyed the beauty of music connected to memories.
It was surreal to know that the last time I had been to one of their concerts was 50 years ago. WOW.
Yesterday... I spent the morning cleaning up the side of the house. Pine needles... oh my goodness... they were everywhere. I got them all cleaned up before our forecast of rainfall and tucked them away under shelter so that they can stay dry and transportable.
I brought my tomato and pepper plants outside to bask in the sun... and then brought them back inside as our night time temps are still at close to the zero mark.
I did manage to save some of the tomato plants from my murderous rampage. HAHA. Not of my doing but all thanks to the sunlight that finally managed to arrive a few days ago... so I have about 8 tomato plants of two varieties. Hopefully... I will be able to continue to keep them alive. Once they get planted outside... they are free game for whatever creature decides to visit.
In the next week... I will be planting the rest of the seeds I have... cucumbers... sweet peas and my dill and parsley.
I got four packs of different flower seeds for 1.25 at the dollar store so I sprinkled them over trays of potting soil. I am excited to see what actually grows.
Looking forward to the WARMTH of May. I should be able to start my cold water swimming soon. Not sure what the temp of the lake is at but a few double digit weather days and I should be good to go. Am thinking by May 7th... I should be able to start the challenge of early morning cold dips in the lake. It's an experience I started last year and to my shock... very much enjoyed. Not quite as dramatic as the ICE plunges but close.
All is well... and I continue to be filled to overflowing with GREAT JOY!
Good morning, In Awe of Him;
Good for you! I'm glad you enjoyed the concert. I'm curious. How many do you think was in attendance?
The pine needles reminded me of a couple of pine trees in our yard years ago. I would rake and put the needles in at least 10 liners. I don't remember if the garbage man picked them up or how I got rid of the bags. I finally had a tree cutter cut the pine trees down and we would display decor on the trunk, like a small statue of a tree. lol!
Later the trunk root stems would buckle under our house so I got rid of them too.
My wife grew potatoes in our yard but Rocky raccoon and Peter possum would come by in the middle of the night (cowards) and eat all her tatoes. She made a vow never to plant potatoes again so to this day we buy a bag of potatoes.
God bless you, In Awe of Him.
Good for you! I'm glad you enjoyed the concert. I'm curious. How many do you think was in attendance?
The pine needles reminded me of a couple of pine trees in our yard years ago. I would rake and put the needles in at least 10 liners. I don't remember if the garbage man picked them up or how I got rid of the bags. I finally had a tree cutter cut the pine trees down and we would display decor on the trunk, like a small statue of a tree. lol!
Later the trunk root stems would buckle under our house so I got rid of them too.
My wife grew potatoes in our yard but Rocky raccoon and Peter possum would come by in the middle of the night (cowards) and eat all her tatoes. She made a vow never to plant potatoes again so to this day we buy a bag of potatoes.
God bless you, In Awe of Him.
HAHAHA @ Bob.... I have two stumps outside my door. My landlord usually puts out a begonia plant that seems to defy all odds through the winter. The poor plant has been dehydrated so many times... I am shocked it's not producing powdered leaves. HAHA.
It seems to help to have a raised bed. My neighbours have built some raised beds for their tomato and pepper plants... and they have had good luck with them. I am going to attempt to put some kind of netting around the garden area to see if that keeps the BEASTS at bay.
Funny that you have had critters DIGGING up plants... the problem I had the one year when I tried to grow corn on the cob and celery was that some thing was TRAMPLING over them. I lost a few that way.
My biggest concern is the lack of sunshine... which is why I will be mostly doing CONTAINERS that can be moved into the sun.
I copied a picture of the theatre they performed at..It was a full house minus maybe ten seats. I did not get to see the balcony seats so I am assuming they were full. It was the perfect venue... the sound was wonderful and it was a small enough room that everyone had a GOOD VIEW... the rows were staggered in elevation. It was an old theatre that the arts community purchased and they turned it into a place for concerts.
I'm going to enlarge the theatre, figure out the seating arrangement, and do the math less 10 seats. lol!
I've been to concerts as a young teen when there were 16,000 to 52,000 sold out. As we got older we attended concerts of 3000 or less.
I've been to concerts as a young teen when there were 16,000 to 52,000 sold out. As we got older we attended concerts of 3000 or less.
I wanted to be ACCURATE in my answer to you. HAHAHA.
The theatre I attended is a very small venue. At one time... I'm sure they played in sold out stadiums which is a totally different beast.
The ticket prices were the same across the board because the theatre does it's OWN ticket sales...which was another nice feature so it's basically... first come... first serve. I have looked at these HUGE venues which are now the norm in Canada and the prices of tickets are off the charts thanks to "ticket master" ( a third party collection (( I don't know how to explain it )). At one time... you paid a bit more for special seating... but it is now totally out of control. Then you have the scalpers who buy bulk tickets and sell them for crazy prices closer to the day of the performance.
This will probably be the last concert I attend as I am not fond of large crowds... and I'm really not fond of venues that serve alcohol... been there...done that and I did not bother to buy the t-shirt. HAHA.
This was a beautiful and thoughtful gift from my landlords.
Did you invite the English snails over, or are they part of some sort of British Invasion?
Cosia sent them over in the mail...."snail mail" of course.
This is Bert.... He is married to Gert... and they have 4 kids. Frank ( Frankie )... Francine ( Frannie ).... they are twins... and Connie and Cedrick. Don't worry... they don't like peanut butter cups.... Your stash is safe... but I had to move them to another cupboard because I saw Bob snooping around and I think he was looking for them.
They don't like chocolate so you're safe. Popcorn... well that is a whole other thing.... They LOVE popcorn.As long as they leave my American stash of dark chocolate alone, Im good
Evening treats for the snail family
When I was a kid, we would visit the island of Crete where my mother was from.
All of us children would collect snails, and gather greens for my aunt to cook.
One time they were all empty, and I still remember her laughing about it.
Anyway, I still remember my sister "rescuing" one, and setting it free in our backyard.
It made on the plane in her purse. I doubt it survived in the NYC borough of Queens for long.
Its funny the memories we keep. I remember feeding it romaine lettuce.
All of us children would collect snails, and gather greens for my aunt to cook.
One time they were all empty, and I still remember her laughing about it.
Anyway, I still remember my sister "rescuing" one, and setting it free in our backyard.
It made on the plane in her purse. I doubt it survived in the NYC borough of Queens for long.
Its funny the memories we keep. I remember feeding it romaine lettuce.