Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Fall Preparations & stuff...
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As the season ends I wrap myself up in the comforter of there only being a few months before new seed catalogs start arriving. Oh yes, as the rain, or snow, pelts the windows I'll be sitting with the promises of Spring 2009 dancing in my head as the highlighter pen dances across the pages of what dreams are made. Until then.... With the recommendations from a friend I've trimmed back the tomato plants so that all the little green globes get what little rays of sunshine are slashing their way through the cloudy days. I've managed to get about 2 dozen grape tomatoes so far, their sweetness burst with freshness in each salad they graced, with many more turning their faces to the dying sun gasping for warmth and brightness. Until the first frost I'll hang on before retiring them to the compost. In the areas cleared of wandering tomato branches and weeds I'll be planting the last hope of fresh greens and radishes. With luck I'll have some freshness into November. We'll see. September is giving way to the new month of October and the garlic is begging to be nestled into the cooling soil where they can bring forth fresh cloves of goodness next summer. The herbs are hanging tight and though the savory & tarragon has already taken their leave the rosemary, sage & oregano wave on as the parsley clings to life. Thyme, it's little baby leaves make me wonder if it will weather the winter. I've not grown it before and as it's close to the house it might. I bought a pound of jalapenos and will gather some of my mint, before cutting some new starts, to make some Jalapeno Mint Jelly. At least 20 years ago my mother shared some that a friend of hers had made and I never got over how absolutely, mind-blowingly delicious it was on a cracker with cream cheese. I pondered a few different recipes and finally found one that think is THE ONE. I'll let ya'all know. :-) I have to travel to Bellevue this coming Saturday and pick up a cage for Indy that I'm buying from Indy's breeder. He's going TO LOVE IT, big and roomy. The cage he has is fine, but I don't think he's ever gotten over the fact that he lost his GIANT cage to Baggins last year. I'm excited for him, he's going to go nuts! At the same there will be a "Bird Toy Party" where I'm meeting her and can pick up some toys, boings and a few treat dishes for everyone.  On a final note: With September goes another 9 pounds. Doesn't sound like a lot? Trust me, it's a lot. Besides, the goal is to lose the weight wisely and without compromising my health. That's almost 30 pounds sine August! YES! Progress is GOOD. |
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