Snow and Crows

 

It snowed here today.  Only an inch or so of slush on the roads but the grass held some of it throughout the day.  And the crows were in the yard eating the walnuts.  I never knew this many birds could hang out together.  There are at least 12 in this photo.

Well, some news: I am starting my own business.  The name is PET CARE by JULIE.  So, I take care of pets!!  Cool, huh?!?!?  I will be pet sitting, doggie daycare and some grooming.  My business cards are being shipped to me as we speak (or I type) and I already have 3 customers.  Claire, my landlord who is also a veterinarian, is giving people my name and soon I will have cards to put in her clinic in Stoughton and in the pet store down the block too.  I am excited.  I know there’s a market for it and am willing to make some money!!!   I hear Christmas is just around the corner!!  eeeekkkkk!!!

Mom is coming for a visit next week!!  She plans on staying for a week, until Thanksgiving.  We (Jacque and I) hope Matt and Paul and their families can come join us for a day (hopefully Saturday) and we can make it our Thanksgiving.  So, we shall be doing lots of card playing and crafts (mom and Jacque) and going shopping. 

Also want to thank every one who expressed their sympathy last month when Manley passed away.  It meant a lot. 

Y’all have a great November and take care. 

Trip

 

The view on the way to Eau Claire.

Niece Jody and great niece Kalyn.

Nephew Matt and his girlfriend Tiffany.

Matt and Mom fixing her computer. 

In Memory of Manley

 

Manley passed away on October 3rd.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. 

FALL?????

 

 

Fall in Colorado mountains.  Wisconsin fall is damp, rainy and gloomy.  Which would you rather see???

Been keeping busy with the new job and have started to clean up my garden as everything but the tomatoes and lettuce are done for the year. 

This weekend I have been taking care of the landlord’s critters------------------cats, chickens and horse.  Been trying to remember the last time I had cleaned a horse stall or said the words “going to go do chores”.  Probably the last time I took care of these animals. :)  (Several years ago and different animals.)

The rest of the weekend has been cleaning, cooking, pizza and a movie, and reading.  We (Jacque and I) watched the premiers of some of the new tv programs last night that we had missed during the week.  The cooking consisted of a pork pot roast with potatoes, carrots, squash and brussel sprouts.  Made enough for at least 6 meals. The house smelled wonderful all day!!!

Y’all have a great rest of the weekend and take care.

August?????

Where has this year gone??? 

It is hot and muggy here and expecting thunderstorms today.  (Missing Colorado weather big time!!!) 

I have been busy in my garden.  I have green beans, pattypan and summer squash maturing and then in another couple of weeks my tomatoes will be ready.  I haven’t had a garden for years so I have forgotten how much work it is if you don’t have a tiller to help keep the weeds away.  I have no room for freezing vegs and no supplies to can them so I will not have that pleasure this year!!  Maybe next year????

Squash

Tomatoes

Green beans

Harvested crop of squash on the left and green beans and onions are in frige.

Manley trying to rest with his friends. 

Kisa on the bed/her quilt. 

Reading Tom Clancy’s 756 page new book with Peter Telep “Against All Enemies”.  1/2 done. 

4th of July

Happy 4th everyone!! I have gotten numerous requests to update my blog, so here it is.

I now have a glider chair and a bed. Very comfy and good deals on both. So, my bedroom really does look like a bedroom now.

Job is going great. Some days a lot of time is spent on my feet but at least I have a job.

Manley is enjoying the summer weather and chewing on sticks in the yard.

I have been out in the garden weeding and what a chore that is!! No tiller to help, so all by hand.

I have a large amount of lettuce, cilantro and radishes so far. I got 10 tomato plants from Claire, our landlord, plus broccoli and squash. They are growing by leaps and bounds and so are the squash and green beans that I planted. It's nice to have a garden again. I haven't had one for quite a few years and am enjoying it.

Saturday I went to a get-together at my bff's Danielle's. She lives about 1 mile from Warner Park, where the Rhythm and Booms happen. We had a couple of drinks then headed down there. I have some pictures on facebook that I took with my Blackberry. Haven't been to fireworks for ages.

Finished taking off the flowered (blue, pink, lavender) wallpaper in the bathroom this morning. I will be painting it Eggshell soon.

Jacque and I went to Culvers for lunch. Then I will be making strawberry margaritas for us later so we can sit in our chairs outside and watch the traffic speed by.

The weather is warm and a tad humid but there is a slight breeze.

Really not much else going on. Just work, garden, read, watch tv and let dogs out.

OH!!!! I finally got to watch Snow Buddies. It's about 5 Golden Retriever pups that end up in Alaska and learn to dog sled............... It was good!

So, going to go read and relax for the rest of the day. Hope y'all had a great weekend!!!