ah Sunday
Just got back from Sunday brunch with friends. We've been going to a different restaurant because the food is better; however, the seating isn't as comfortable and the coffee is dreadful. I wish there were more choices. This restaurant offers a breakfast buffet, but that doesn't start until 10 AM... and we don't want to start out that late. We want to dine at nine!
I'm determined today to compose my perennials and shrubs and trees orders. I've been procrastinating for weeks, nay, months! I feel that the winter has gone by very fast, and it hasn't been very long since I felt completely burned out from gardening and selling. I'm just now starting to feel enthused again about opening our wee Garden Centre for the season, and that is due to happen in less than two months.
Life continues as usual. I had a GREAT day for my birthday... I guess one is never too old to enjoy the companionship, accolades, gifts and good wishes. I hope that at times I can make others feel as appreciated as I felt.
I'll show you the ring that Gary asked his daughter to make for me. The setting incorporates a nail which comes from the shoe of a "true black" horse, which, in Eastern lore, is extremely good luck. I had asked Gary some years ago for a "horseshoe nail ring", but had envisioned an ordinary nail curled around my finger (I had one such ring in my youth, but lost it). Never had I imagined that art like this could be crafted from such a nail. Thank you both.
During the week, I had the privilege to care for quite a few dogs for other people. However, the only guest I got a picture of is Shelby, this fine and dainty black lab:
Click to enlarge and save or print out these photos.
Shelby didn't have to be confined full time, she was totally obedient for "recall". The only time she sat still, however, was when I lifted her up to take her photo, and she didn't feel quite secure on top of the dog house.
Five dogs went home last night, and we have just three boarding at the moment. Aside from a modicum of housework, I'm going to take it easy (again) today. I worked hard enough on my birthday when there were lots of pets to care for, puddles to play in (draining lakes!) and other things.
Take care everyone. Thank you for your friendship. ~ Ann
My website: AnnSchwartz.com . You can find pages of gardening links and pictures, pet gallery, links for frugal living and cooking, and more. Needs updating, but... oh well.
I'm determined today to compose my perennials and shrubs and trees orders. I've been procrastinating for weeks, nay, months! I feel that the winter has gone by very fast, and it hasn't been very long since I felt completely burned out from gardening and selling. I'm just now starting to feel enthused again about opening our wee Garden Centre for the season, and that is due to happen in less than two months.
Life continues as usual. I had a GREAT day for my birthday... I guess one is never too old to enjoy the companionship, accolades, gifts and good wishes. I hope that at times I can make others feel as appreciated as I felt.
I'll show you the ring that Gary asked his daughter to make for me. The setting incorporates a nail which comes from the shoe of a "true black" horse, which, in Eastern lore, is extremely good luck. I had asked Gary some years ago for a "horseshoe nail ring", but had envisioned an ordinary nail curled around my finger (I had one such ring in my youth, but lost it). Never had I imagined that art like this could be crafted from such a nail. Thank you both.
During the week, I had the privilege to care for quite a few dogs for other people. However, the only guest I got a picture of is Shelby, this fine and dainty black lab:
Click to enlarge and save or print out these photos.
Shelby didn't have to be confined full time, she was totally obedient for "recall". The only time she sat still, however, was when I lifted her up to take her photo, and she didn't feel quite secure on top of the dog house.
Five dogs went home last night, and we have just three boarding at the moment. Aside from a modicum of housework, I'm going to take it easy (again) today. I worked hard enough on my birthday when there were lots of pets to care for, puddles to play in (draining lakes!) and other things.
Take care everyone. Thank you for your friendship. ~ Ann
My website: AnnSchwartz.com . You can find pages of gardening links and pictures, pet gallery, links for frugal living and cooking, and more. Needs updating, but... oh well.
