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May 29, 2023 6:32 AM CST
Name: Sally
central Maryland (Zone 7b)
See you in the funny papers!
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Yeah, I am having some beautiful weather lately and getting stuff done! And If I run out of catch up, there's always some new idea. tee hee.
Honestly, need to be better about meal planning than I have been lately. D'Oh!
My personality test that we all did for work says I like to Make a plan and follow it.
But I seem to balk at the Make a plan when it's meals Confused as if I am too specific then I feel unsure the items will look good at the store, so I need to stock items that can freeze to fill in said plan. D'Oh! then what I feel like making is partly weather dependant.. let's just say I'm adjustung. Hilarious!
Plant it and they will come.
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May 30, 2023 5:25 PM CST
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Name: Ann
Ottawa, ON Canada (Zone 5a)
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Seed Starter Annuals Herbs Canning and food preservation Native Plants and Wildflowers Vegetable Grower
Well, I badly sprained an ankle on the 18th. Simply tripped over my own two feet. Have been in a boot since then. Had it x-rayed again last week as there was a small bone fragment, but they aren't worried about it now. Tell me it will be about 6 weeks to heal fully. Meanwhile, I didn't use my cane at all today. I've been gardening a bit with a plastic bag over the boot. But I have to rely on DH to do any digging for me. Can't drive a car because of the boot. But there's a handbell festival about 2 hours away starting on Thursday evening. A friend will drive my car and get me, the clinician who's staying with me tomorrow, and herself down to Kingston. Can't drive with the boot. I'm thinking I might be able to start wearing a shoe, but I sure wouldn't want to have to drive that far. Anyway, the boot and cane are getting us wheelchair assistance in airports next week when we go to Norway. Our tour is self-directed and can be as strenuous or as easy as we wish. Got medical clearance last week to go.

My gardening is way behind, but I got my house whipped into shape to host the handbells for a potluck end-of-year party last night and I've got an extensive list of the equipment we are taking. Not as much as it could be since there are only 5 of us going. My friend rang with us last year but directed at another church, but she'll ring with the group she directed. (She moved to Halifax almost a year ago) and flew in tonight. Then, I"ll come home after the Festival concert on Saturday and Monday we fly out to Norway.
Ann

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May 30, 2023 5:40 PM CST
Name: Sally
central Maryland (Zone 7b)
See you in the funny papers!
Charter ATP Member Frogs and Toads Houseplants Keeper of Poultry Vegetable Grower Region: Maryland
Composter Native Plants and Wildflowers Organic Gardener Region: United States of America Cat Lover Birds
Glad that ankle is improving and not interfering ( too much) with the trip!
Plant it and they will come.
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May 30, 2023 5:58 PM CST
Name: Critter (Jill)
Frederick, MD (Zone 6b)
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A bad sprain can take a while to heal. I'm glad you're able to get about regardless, and so glad you didn't need to change your trip plans!

When we were down at the beach for spring break, I realized how limited my beach walking was and decided we'd delay a trip to St. Simons GA until after I'd had my knee replaced. It seemed like a great way to celebrate our 25th anniversary (we got married on Jekyll Island), but it'll be a better celebration next year when I can hike along my beloved beaches there!

That said, I've been able to do some digging in the garden, using either the "bad" leg (my usual one for digging, nach) or the other. I can't do marathon sessions with my shovel, but I can dig a couple dozen little holes for veggies or maybe 6 holes for trade-gallon sized plants. Slow & steady wins the race!
We're all learners, doers, teachers.

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