More yard project

I still have not finished the patio.  I took some time off, but this week end I did work both days on it and got about 2 more feet dug.  It is a a very slow process.  I have to wet the ground so I can dig.  It is like cement!

I did put another layer of blocks on the planter and I like that a lot more.  Now I need some more dirt and then I can put plants in.  I might be to late for that.

I did give myself a deadline of June 1st to have the digging done and the decorative pavers installed.  I have to buy the trim pavers in Sierra Vista and I might not get there until next week sometime.  Dutch gave me a birdbath that  he drilled a hole in so I am going to use as a plant stand.  It needs to be painted.  Red might be the color.  I don't want fire plug red, but a wine red.  we shall see what it ends up.

Yard Projects

Well, I started 2 projects and have a mess!

 1)  Extend patio with pavers.  Ran into a concrete something that I had to have jack hammered out.  the dirt is so hard I have to water it and then use a digging pole to break it up, then put the loose dirt in a bucket and distribute it out back.  Ugh!!  This one will take me a while.

2)  I moved 2 blocks of decorative pavers (to be used on the patio extention) behind my trailer.  I moved large gravel from in front of the shed and put in blocks that line the planter.  I was going to finish this one when the other one was finished, but have decided that that might be a long time from now.  I have it ready for the dirt and flowers.  I will have it finished by tomorrow.  Yeh!!! 1 down and 1 to go.

OH!  I finished painting the white iron on the patio.  pics to follow.

There is a BlueGrass Festival in town this week end and I want to go sometime today.

Cat condo

Billies Cat Condo

Dutch brought the condo stand over yesterday and we set it up.  It works really good.  I think Billie will like it.  He can go outside anytime he wants now.  I think it will take some time for him to get used to it.

Abb and Daphne came yesterday.  They stayed for a while then went to the motel for a nap.  They came back over about 5 and we bbq'd hamburgers.  We sat out in my little patio and had dinner and visited for a while.  Daphne has to hard a time going up the steps to go inside.

Today we are going to Tombstone and do some sightseeing.  Should be fun.

Extension of Patio

I decided to extend my patio area by moving the gravel and putting in new pavers. I have 2 3x3 designer pavers that I wanted to move to the new area. I got the gravel moved and found that there was a round cement something right in the way. Dennis, one of the men here, has a jack hammer and he come over and took most of it out for me. Now I get to move more dirt and put down the weed material, pavers, etc.

Dutch gave me a bird bath that he had put a hole in. I think I will clean it up and use it for a plant stand. We shall see.

Another project is a 2 ft planter in front of the shed. I feel the need for flowers. I have to move the pavers first though. One project at a time.

Oh! the tomatoe plants are still here!!!:)

Tomato Plant update

I have 2 more sprouts! I just might get some tomatoes this summer. I also bought a Selvia plant and now I need to get a pot for it. I think I will plant it in a pot and maybe next year put it in the ground. I want it to be bigger than it is now.

I'm still looking for a job. I have a lead on a part-time one that I can do from home and suplement my income. It sounds easy enough. we shall see.

spring is here and the flowers are starting to bloom and the trees are starting to but. Also the birds are singing like crazy.

Tomato Plants

Carmel sent me some Cherokee Plum Tomato seeds and I planted them in an egg carton. This is my first ever try at this.

This morning, much to my suprise, there are 3 sprouting! I hope I can keep them going and will have some tomatoes this summer. Wish me luck.

I also planted holly hock seeds, but as of yet, nothing. :(

Cochise Cowboy Poetry Gathering

This week-end I spent from Friday am to Sunday at 4PM at the Gathering. We had a breakfast reception at the Methodist Church. There were 3 entertainers and 55 people showed up. It was very good. Then to lunch at The Outback. They did very good ribs and chicken, etc. Then the sponsor reception. Then Charity and I went to her house and collected all the stuff we needed at the school. Banner poles and banners, clip boards, etc. We were in charge of the raffel also. She had Olli and his wife Linda in charge of that and they did a great job! We had 1000 tickets printed and had 22 left unsold.

We gave $1750 out in prize money and had the rest for profit.

The show Friday night was, as usual very good. Saturday there was a $5. charge to get in, for the 1st time. Some complaints, but not many. They get to go from venue to venue and have a chance to see all the performers. For $5!!!!

Dennis Gaines was on Saturday night and again he is so funny. If you get a chance to see him, do.

Today there was a breakfast for sponsors, volunteers and performers. Again a bang up job. This is one of the best Gatherings in the country.

I can hardly wait for next year.