The weekend flew by and all the important and necessary tasks were accomplished. The camera batteries wimped out needed charging so no photos today. The bills were paid, the laundry was cleaned and put away or re-packed into the ever-ready suitcase. The cats were groomed and loved and given special treats. Blue-kitty spent several hours last night snoozing in the hollow of my neck and left shoulder. Nice & cozy. I hope he does that when we have the really cold weather. *g*
I spent time in the garden both Saturday and Sunday --- tearing out the frosted tomato and pepper plants, putting away the tomato cages, and digging the carrots. The carrots were a cool and generally successful experiment but I don't think I'll plant them again next year. DH is not really fond of carrots. I'll probably make a carrot cake for my birthday then share the rest of the carrots with my Mom. You know, one of the best things about carrot cake is the cream cheese frosting! Yum! I also did a bit of trimming and cleaning in the herb garden. If anyone needs/wants any lamb's ear next year just let me know. Mine spawned numerous little babies that I'll be transplanting or thinning next Spring. I think lamb's ear is an appropriate plant for a knitter or spinner! Don't you think so, too?
Contest! Low work contest! Since my birthday is this week (on Thursday), I'm having a contest. Well, really, no major effort will be required on your part -- outside of a comment (or two). I am going to send out a yarny prize to two randomly-selected persons who comment anytime today through Sunday night at 9 PM Central time. Fun, right! Low stress? Of course! *VBG*
Yes, I'm on the road again. (Willie Nelson, anyone?) I'm going to see if I can strike a balance between blogs and knitting. No, I'm not taking any bets.
The lamb's ear is taking over in my garden as well. I probably ought to have worked at garden cleanup yesterday when it was so nice but instead I was gripped by an urgent need to declutter the craft room and declutter I did. Since the trash pickup is this morning, it's probably just as well.
Posted by: Julie | Tuesday, November 06, 2007 at 03:33 AM
Oh for heaven's sake... I meant to also say Many Happy Returns of the Day! (but I'm up entirely too early as is usual in the first week or two after a time change so I forgot... Happy Birthday!)
Posted by: Julie | Tuesday, November 06, 2007 at 03:34 AM
Well! Happy Birthday! I'll be marking this date on my calendar for next year. Since people around here don't give advance notice. :P
Ask Cookie... it can take me YEARS to mail something. Dave (as in cabin cove) - I bought him a house warming gift when he moved. It's still in my closet.
Posted by: Stacey | Tuesday, November 06, 2007 at 07:28 AM
Happy Birthday!! Cream cheese frosting is the best part of carrot cake for me, other than the whole cake. I don't have enough sun in my yard for lambs ears, but I used to grow them at my old house. I miss them. I'm traveling too and returning home Friday. Enjoy your birthday week!
Posted by: Kim | Tuesday, November 06, 2007 at 09:16 AM
Happy Birthday! And I hope the work stress levels off soon. You definitely need a few days in a hunting blind to relax.
Posted by: Barbara M. | Tuesday, November 06, 2007 at 09:42 AM
Early Happy Birthday Wishes!
I hope Thursday finds you somewhere fiber friendly and quiet.
Stacey has post office issues. Don't ask. You don't want to know. Trust me.
Carrot cake sounds wonderful. I used to make one that called for pineapple. Truly fab.
Posted by: Cookie | Tuesday, November 06, 2007 at 11:18 AM
Happy Birthday! I really like Lamb's ear too... and it does fairly well in our hot, dry texas climate which not too many furry plants can claim :)
Posted by: Hannah | Tuesday, November 06, 2007 at 12:00 PM
Yesssss- I like very low pressure contest. I think I can eck out a HAPPY BIRTHDAY for you, just this once! Hope your coming year is a good one.
Posted by: olga | Tuesday, November 06, 2007 at 03:19 PM
Happy Birthday! We used to grow Lamb's Ear & it really is a pretty little plant...Definately knitter appropriate. I find it interesting so many of us knitters have autumn birthdays. I recently celebrated my 39th. Does when your birthday fall have anything to do with the hobbies you will one day like??? Scientific inquiry needed. *g*
Posted by: Mary Beth | Wednesday, November 07, 2007 at 07:39 AM
My birthday is on Saturday! I'll be 44. There are a lot of people with b-days around this time. It is 9 months after Valentine's Day.;)
Have a wonderful birthday!
Posted by: Brenda | Wednesday, November 07, 2007 at 08:39 PM
Now I want carrot cake!
Posted by: Nicole | Wednesday, November 07, 2007 at 09:56 PM