And I'm loving every second of it! I'm in taking a small break before continuing on to part two of today's festivities - planting. I've finished overseeding the lawn, including putting down the grub control. But since it's been so dry, I'm more dirty than sunburned due to the overseeder kicking up more dust than anything else. A shower is going to feel soooooo good after this!
While at HD, I found (of course) a few bulbs that looked nice and some small rhododendron bushes. Oh, and some purple sage too. :) Yes, I spent a *lot* of money there today. I got one each of pink, red, and purple bushes that I plan on planting on the left side of the house. They were priced so well that I couldn't pass them up. So, there are few other things to plant now. :)
The bad thing I found out, which I promptly ran away from, is that the bees are out. :( I know, I know... the bees are needed for pollination...whatever. They still suck.
And one good thing that happened, which was completely unexpected, was that I asked about some big stones that are in a pile at the end of the street on the construction site. According to the guy that helped me take the overseeder out of my car (:p), they're just going to be dumped. He asked me if I wanted a few and I said Yes!! That I'd love to line up a few of them in the front of my yard where it meets the street (there isn't a sidewalk.) He said he didn't think that would be a problem at all and would even use the Bobcat to get them over and placed where I wanted them. Woohoo!! Now people won't be able to park on my lawn while they're at the part at the end of the cul de sac! And I can plant rock cress and different mosses to make them look pretty! Woohoo again!!
Ok, before I get too comfortable and don't want to go do more work, I'm leaving to go do more work. :)
D
Friday, March 31, 2006
Nice....
There's just something about casually waking up on a day that the alarm is normally bugging the shit out of you that makes you feel...calm, serene,....happy. :)
I'm goofing off on the computer before starting my back-breaking day. :) Checking in with school, noticed Korn has a new CD out, chatting with people, and writing lists of things I need to get, things I want to accomplish today, etc., etc.
The dogs are in for quite the treat being able to lounge around in the sun all day. I'm sure they're going to love that. :)
I got an email this morning from the tree company - they're not shipping my trees until mid-April, which is a bummer as I was hoping to get them planted today. But, I'll be able to plant all of the other things I have - hopefully. I still have to figure out where I want the lilies. But I do know where I want the hostas and the Gladiolus (I looked at the bag). It looks like I goofed with the Gladiolus though. The directions say to dig em up after they've bloomed and store them. I don't do that. :) So I guess I'll only have them for one year. I'll make sure not to grab a tender perennial next time - it's all I can do to keep my Bay Leave plant alive during the winter. :) Boy are these gorgeous though - they start out black red like a garnet and then lighten up to a beautiful deep red - check 'em out.
Ok, I think I've got just about everything ready. I just have to get clean and get going!
D
I'm goofing off on the computer before starting my back-breaking day. :) Checking in with school, noticed Korn has a new CD out, chatting with people, and writing lists of things I need to get, things I want to accomplish today, etc., etc.
The dogs are in for quite the treat being able to lounge around in the sun all day. I'm sure they're going to love that. :)
I got an email this morning from the tree company - they're not shipping my trees until mid-April, which is a bummer as I was hoping to get them planted today. But, I'll be able to plant all of the other things I have - hopefully. I still have to figure out where I want the lilies. But I do know where I want the hostas and the Gladiolus (I looked at the bag). It looks like I goofed with the Gladiolus though. The directions say to dig em up after they've bloomed and store them. I don't do that. :) So I guess I'll only have them for one year. I'll make sure not to grab a tender perennial next time - it's all I can do to keep my Bay Leave plant alive during the winter. :) Boy are these gorgeous though - they start out black red like a garnet and then lighten up to a beautiful deep red - check 'em out.
Ok, I think I've got just about everything ready. I just have to get clean and get going!
D
Thursday, March 30, 2006
It is beautiful outside!
We've finally hit 60 degree weather and I couldn't be happier! The sun is shining, the birds are singing and flitting around finding nest materials, my hyacinths are starting to bloom - today just couldn't be better! :D
It's hard for me to sit here in front of this huge window and try to concentrate on work. I find myself looking outside more often than at my computer screen. Needless to say, my productivity level is down the tubes. :)
But, I'm getting more and more excited about having tomorrow off and working outside all day! I've written my list of things to get at HD when I pick up the overseeder. I'm hoping my trees will come in tomorrow so I can do that at the same time. I called Digsafe and I think everyone has come out to 'mark their territory' on my front lawn - at least that's what I'm assuming is the reason for the little flags all over the place. :)
I'm sure tomorrow's entry will be filled with how sore I am and how much my back hurts, but it will soooo be worth it when everything is green and beautiful. :) I have hostas to plant, some beautiful garnet colored flowers that I can't remember the name of to plant, a few day lilies, and I think one or two other things that I've also forgotten the name of. :) Oh! And my peonies have started coming up too!! I don't know if they'll bloom this year as I've heard they're very tempermental about being moved, but that's ok as next spring they'll be gorgeous. :)
Time to force myself to get back to work. If I stay busy, the day will go my faster and I'll be able to get home to take Millie for a long walk. :)
D
It's hard for me to sit here in front of this huge window and try to concentrate on work. I find myself looking outside more often than at my computer screen. Needless to say, my productivity level is down the tubes. :)
But, I'm getting more and more excited about having tomorrow off and working outside all day! I've written my list of things to get at HD when I pick up the overseeder. I'm hoping my trees will come in tomorrow so I can do that at the same time. I called Digsafe and I think everyone has come out to 'mark their territory' on my front lawn - at least that's what I'm assuming is the reason for the little flags all over the place. :)
I'm sure tomorrow's entry will be filled with how sore I am and how much my back hurts, but it will soooo be worth it when everything is green and beautiful. :) I have hostas to plant, some beautiful garnet colored flowers that I can't remember the name of to plant, a few day lilies, and I think one or two other things that I've also forgotten the name of. :) Oh! And my peonies have started coming up too!! I don't know if they'll bloom this year as I've heard they're very tempermental about being moved, but that's ok as next spring they'll be gorgeous. :)
Time to force myself to get back to work. If I stay busy, the day will go my faster and I'll be able to get home to take Millie for a long walk. :)
D
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Done!!
Well, I finished my final project - finally. If you want to see it, let me know and I'll send you the link. Otherwise, just know that I'm not all that interested in becoming a Flash developer. :)
I did make up my mind and I'm taking Friday off. :) The weather is supposed to be incredible and I could really use a day away from work and school to just get into working outside. I'm renting an overseeder and will overseed the front, sides, and most of the back yard. Hopefully that alone won't kill me as I also plan on getting the firepit area clean, the branches and twigs picked up, along with all of the thatch raked up. Which reminds me, I need to buy a rake. :)
I had a long talk with my sister today about the changes to the MA SDIP and surcharge policy. I read an opinion site that referenced MA drivers as "ATMs for the State of MA". After hearing about what they're planning, I am in total agreement. I also found the official document of the rules and regs regarding it on the dmv site, but I didn't take the time to understand the 25 pages of "rates are going down but we're going to screw you in every other way possible" crap. Gotta love Taxachussets.
I got an incredible letter from the mother of an ex-boyfriend I was with when I was 16. I can't wait to write her back, but since I've been staring at this stupid screen since I got home from work, it'll have to be tomorrow as I'm *burnt*!
Off to relax for 10 mins. before heading to bed! :)
D
I did make up my mind and I'm taking Friday off. :) The weather is supposed to be incredible and I could really use a day away from work and school to just get into working outside. I'm renting an overseeder and will overseed the front, sides, and most of the back yard. Hopefully that alone won't kill me as I also plan on getting the firepit area clean, the branches and twigs picked up, along with all of the thatch raked up. Which reminds me, I need to buy a rake. :)
I had a long talk with my sister today about the changes to the MA SDIP and surcharge policy. I read an opinion site that referenced MA drivers as "ATMs for the State of MA". After hearing about what they're planning, I am in total agreement. I also found the official document of the rules and regs regarding it on the dmv site, but I didn't take the time to understand the 25 pages of "rates are going down but we're going to screw you in every other way possible" crap. Gotta love Taxachussets.
I got an incredible letter from the mother of an ex-boyfriend I was with when I was 16. I can't wait to write her back, but since I've been staring at this stupid screen since I got home from work, it'll have to be tomorrow as I'm *burnt*!
Off to relax for 10 mins. before heading to bed! :)
D
Ackkk!
My final project is due *today* and not tomorrow like I thought! I guess I know what I'll be doing tonight...
Thankfully it's pretty much done. I just need to add the content into it and I'll be set. I have all of the masking done, the scrollbar fixed, and the images created. All in all, I'm in pretty good shape. Which is a good thing since I lost a day!
D
Thankfully it's pretty much done. I just need to add the content into it and I'll be set. I have all of the masking done, the scrollbar fixed, and the images created. All in all, I'm in pretty good shape. Which is a good thing since I lost a day!
D
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