tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1412316033303635508.post5758210678368433344..comments2023-10-02T02:51:42.062-05:00Comments on My Freezer is Full: Garden update and suchJudy Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01121300109427407095noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1412316033303635508.post-30883718368660962682009-05-14T19:19:00.000-05:002009-05-14T19:19:00.000-05:00A few comments:
First- thanks to all for stopping ...A few comments:<br />First- thanks to all for stopping in. We appreciate the support.<br />Localzone- I don't think you need to pull off any leaves, I seem to remember that your strawberries are new- usually the flowers are picked off the first year for June bearing ones and until July for everbearing ones to give the plants time to strengthen. Of course, if yours are going crazy maybe you can get away with it. Mine are struggling to produce flowers on these tiny plants so the flowers have to go.<br />Ed- We've got enough work to do to last us for YEARS!<br />Meadowlark- we're using protection (no more children here!) Seriously though, we are wearing masks and gloves almost constantly. We sprang for the economy size box of masks since we've been using so many and anticipate more uses for them. The disease aspect of mice has me freaked out as well. We decided that we're glad it's a one story house and we can reach all the duct work since we're going to have to remove it all and clean it before we turn the air/furnace on since the mice have been in the ducts as well- oh, joy!<br />I've cleaned the drawers in the kitchen several times and even though we haven't caught a mouse since the first week we were there, I'm still creeped out about putting anything in those drawers.Judy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01121300109427407095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1412316033303635508.post-54581660443826027332009-05-14T17:49:00.000-05:002009-05-14T17:49:00.000-05:00I know you do, but please wear protection anytime ...I know you do, but please wear protection anytime you're around mice droppings so the old hantavirus doesn't get you. Mice freak me out, but only the infectious aspect of them... not the little skittery, skurry parts. :)<br /><br />Don't work too hard. (now, I say that, but you will. And I think it is sweet that my capcha is kisess, sorta like kisses!)Meadowlarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17208672418814503032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1412316033303635508.post-56892867887665777152009-05-14T08:28:00.000-05:002009-05-14T08:28:00.000-05:00After reading your posts, I feel like such a slack...After reading your posts, I feel like such a slacker! But seriously, it is looking sooooo great out there!! Enjoy the day of R&R (or it will seem that way) and I'll wait not so patiently for your next update.....hehe<br />KrisQuiltedSimplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17125600585948205404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1412316033303635508.post-69333268629020273042009-05-14T04:19:00.000-05:002009-05-14T04:19:00.000-05:00I too beg to differ - the motivation itself and th...I too beg to differ - the motivation itself and the energy/will to act on it is quite super man/woman worthy! Question about the strawberries - mine are putting out leaves and those small white flowers like mad - do I have to pull some of the leaves to let the fruit come?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1412316033303635508.post-1012060095865368012009-05-13T15:07:00.000-05:002009-05-13T15:07:00.000-05:00Oh I disagree; I really DO think you guys are supe...Oh I disagree; I really DO think you guys are super man/woman! :)angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10580426976030683874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1412316033303635508.post-20248116157208809982009-05-13T11:18:00.000-05:002009-05-13T11:18:00.000-05:00You are really making a lot of progress on the new...You are really making a lot of progress on the new place. At this rate, you are going to be sitting there this winter wondering what to do with all your time!Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13214319366049620074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1412316033303635508.post-10438468135492691372009-05-13T10:16:00.000-05:002009-05-13T10:16:00.000-05:00I've been lurking here for a long time and want to...I've been lurking here for a long time and want to thank you for your daily updates. I love to see the progress on your dream. I live in the desert Southwest on a suburban lot so my little "homestead" is on a much less grand scale. Keep up the good work-I'm enjoying it immensely!Marilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09899771913707613456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1412316033303635508.post-27277170853126845392009-05-13T07:18:00.000-05:002009-05-13T07:18:00.000-05:00We are pulling the block out of the old well pit f...We are pulling the block out of the old well pit for drainage purposes. We plan to back-fill it with dirt but don't want to fill it with the walls in place, that could cause water to build up in that spot and give us trouble with the foundation of the house in the future. Lots of work right now but hopefully will save headaches later. We were initially talking about digging soil from somewhere on the property and hauling it up to fill the pit. Now we're leaning toward having someone come in with a dump truck full. Not as cost effective but definitely faster and less back breaking. That is becoming more of a priority lately.<br />JudyJudy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01121300109427407095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1412316033303635508.post-43127946521606142322009-05-13T03:34:00.000-05:002009-05-13T03:34:00.000-05:00I love those old jars! I'm always scouting antique...I love those old jars! I'm always scouting antique shops and can't believe the prices for them. You have a treasure there....Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10122524042294993949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1412316033303635508.post-37833255126155108382009-05-12T22:49:00.000-05:002009-05-12T22:49:00.000-05:00Tell V that I feel his pain. Can't imagine pulling...Tell V that I feel his pain. Can't imagine pulling all those out. Holy Cow. Why is he doing that? I don't understand really, but V is doing a good job!! We can call him Sir Atlas. Am glad you finally pulled the last mouse poo ceiling tiles down. Poor you. Nothing like pooey hair. lol I did notice yor pretty glass jars. I have a bunch of those too. Some blue some green and some with pretty raised leaves or flowers. They came from Bob's great granmother's farm. Making progress!!...debbieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1412316033303635508.post-16248272641929697582009-05-12T21:57:00.000-05:002009-05-12T21:57:00.000-05:00Very cool. Congrats, it's looking great.Very cool. Congrats, it's looking great.Jenn Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316263277770980471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1412316033303635508.post-77390741612488082282009-05-12T20:47:00.000-05:002009-05-12T20:47:00.000-05:00I love dried beans in jars too, though mine aren't...I love dried beans in jars too, though mine aren't in such old ones!<br /><br />I love that you post often. I wait eagerly for your updates.<br /><br />Have a restful day at work tomorrow! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com