I'm still young at heart though

There's no other way to be, right?? Ask my daughters, they'll confirm I act my shoe size.

I was married in the 60's, and wasn't a child bride! I was out of college by then.

Karen, my parents were married in 1960. I have two older brothers, and I was the baby until I was 10 years old, when our little brother came along. No sisters for me.

We are mature experienced gardeners. My hair color is still the same as the day I was married. Thanks to Clairol... I have no idea how grey I am and I will probably never know.

bumplbea said:We are mature experienced gardeners. My hair color is still the same as the day I was married. Thanks to Clairol... I have no idea how grey I am and I will probably never know.

I colored my hair when I was working, but not any more. My girls say that the salt makes the pepper look really shiny.

bloominholes2fill said:Living in a century old home, interesting things have been dug up as my gardens expanded. These are from the old bricks used on our street, and removed when our street was lowered in the 60's. We moved here in 1990. I have 5 street bricks and use them in my gardens.

There are two in this garden....

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Those are street pavers. Pavers are much heavier than bricks you'd use to build houses, walls, etc.

I have a number from here as well. I'm in the [process of trying to get enough different ones to make a small patio. That's a long-range project.

Right. I got lazy with the description. 🤷 My career was drawing construction documents, so I am aware of the difference, but I stand corrected none-the-less. My very elderly neighbor was able to snatch up enough to make about a +/- 40 foot pathway. He said that he and his (young) son looked on from his front porch, as the demolition and lowering the street was being done. How excited his boy must have been to see construction workers do their thing along with watching the equipment in full operation!

Urban, best of luck building that patio! I'd love to see photos of the progression! Have a lovely day!!!

@scilover Glad to have you!!

Since we aren't beer drinkers, I found a new use for DH's beer stein!



It's not IN the garden, but we all need a vase or two for our flowers, right?

GREAT idea Dana - LOVE it - and Beautiful blooms

bloominholes2fill said:Since we aren't beer drinkers, I found a new use for DH's beer stein!



It's not IN the garden, but we all need a vase or two for our flowers, right?

I drilled holes in the bottom of some old souvenir beer steins in order to use them as small planters. Haven't planted them though. Next year.

What kind of drill bit did you use?

I used a cheap set of diamond hole saw bits like these (though I don't remember if it was this exact set):

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L9NLPYP/

You'll need a small spray bottle to squirt a stream of water at the drill site so it doesn't overheat and ruin the bit or break the item. Other than that, let the drill do the work (don't bear down hard) and it's easy. I've used them on various types of stoneware, ceramics, etc. and from small to large. Seriously easy. A speedy drill helps.

Oh, and I first tested the drills on some broken pots I already had just to get the feel before using them on something intact.

vic said:GREAT idea Dana - LOVE it - and Beautiful blooms

Urban, great idea, as long as, the beer stein isn't see through (my own personal preference).

I just might look for a couple ceramic ones at the flea market or antique store.

Oooo, beer steins would make a great Christmas gift with our family's (recipe) cheese ball in them and a sleeve (or two) of crackers!! (Sorry it's off topic, but I got all excited!! ) I did that with Christmas mugs one year. It was a hit!

Thank you Urban - all good advice and very helpful

Dana - YES on the Christmas gifts which, by the way, will be here before we know it

Unfortunately, you're right, vic!

Doesn't it seem like it's always Christmas and tax time?