Pokey Peas Challenge for May 2020

Happy Saturday evening!

I’d love to host all the Pokey’s at my house for a party. If the Rona lasts the 2 years they are saying, I might even be close to having company by then.

nylene, I’m sorry about Em’s DD having poor health. I hope they have a doctor that can help them. We did lots of various diets + lots of doctors and specialists. Her new GP just switched her medicine this week (phone appointment). He wants to see her in person next time. I said I would schedule and then evaluate closer to the appointment whether we’d be in or not. I’ll pray for your DGD’s answers and healing. I can’t wait to see your petunias. I used to put them in big planters in front of the farm porch steps.

grammadee, I’m right there with you. The GI specialist called for rescheduling DD’s appointment. Grand Rapids still had over 1300 active cases. Uh, No. Thanks for asking. They put me down to call back in 3 weeks. I’m glad you have been able to manage your gb. I hope it continues to behave for you until it is safe to venture.

joyfulnana, did you clean your table for scrapbooking?

kitbop, it’s been colder here, but thankfully no snow. You can keep that. DH finished the mowing today and recruited the boys to get some more yard work finished. They cleaned out one of the front beds of the weeds and old leaves, which makes DH really happy.

justjac, your pages are fabulous. Love that you did hybrid for Fun & Games. The title work and elements are perfect on Hit the Road. The Full of Wonder page is just adorable. Where your buns sweet, savory, or just normal? I’ve promised cinnamon rolls to my DS and have yet to make them. He’s about to disown me. I told him I’d make them at the end of this week as DH is furloughed again next week and they’re going to the farm. Then he can enjoy them fresh and take some to the farm, so I’ve been granted leniency at the moment. I’ve been enjoying seeing your images on IG. You have some serious coloring skills!

Speaking of DH’s next furlough, DD decided that she did not want to go to the farm with him. The travel sickness would lead to her getting further behind in her studies. So her and I will be hanging out at home. I told DH that I was going to attack the weird room while he’s gone. I cleaned it up this week, including cleaning and polishing the desk. It should be much easier with no furniture and one room already down.

Today, after some small chores, I was supposed to be vacuuming the upstairs, instead I enlisted DD to help me start some seeds for our garden. She’s always enjoys it. Then we took the dogs out on the leashes. After dinner, I cut DH’s hair and then DD’s. DD’s is long and she just needed a trim. I need some better scissors though. DH’s hair -- it’s not his worse haircut, but it’s not his best either. He goes about every 3 weeks, so it’s really been bothering him since he hadn’t been since the end of February. DS emphatically exclaimed that I will not be cutting his hair. Lol. Okay by me. I’m sure he’ll change his tune, after the pool season starts.

I was going to try to join msliz’s hangout party this evening, but I’m too tired to concentrate on creating.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the Momma’s and the Granma’s/Nana’s!

Happy Mother's Day ladies!! Love the flowers kellyr21!!

linda I may have to look into a portable a/c. I looked on youtube on how they are installed and they do have to go out the window but I would think I could skip putting the screws in. I don't have a door that leads to the outside since it is on the second level. The temps have went back down a bit here making the room tolerable again!

grammadee They have lifted some of our restrictions and even allowing some bars and restaurants to open the dining area. I don't plan to participate anytime soon. I did go to Hobby Lobby one day because I ran out of some particular yarn I needed. Oh my! I felt like that was dangerous! I was glad they had my yarn put don't think I will go back anytime soon. Joann's and Michael's are doing curbside. About my attic room, I had started leaving the windows open and closing the door and it was so nice in the morning! I also try to remember to close the blinds during the day. The Dyson fan I bought is nice and cool but doesn't cool the room like I was hoping. I hope when I need to start using my a/c plus the fan can make it tolerable. If not, I may invest in a portable a/c.

nylene We have started doing non-essential surgeries again. Our census has went up a bit since that has happened. We have a unit just for COVID patients but the census of that unit is been low the last 2-3 weeks of <5. I just hope since they have let the stay-at-home orders expire and even letting restaurants have some dine-in guest it doesn't go up.

I had an appointment with my allergy doctor this morning. That was interesting going to doctor with all the restrictions. I keep taking photos of the little things I see when I run into them to hopefully scrapbook them at a later time. I finally got to get my allergy shots today after not having one since February. Now we have to make appointments to keep the people in the waiting room low.

I finally had to take Miss Phoebe to the vet to get her nails trimmed. She wasn't having it! We are friends again. LOL! It is rather chilly today and supposed to rain. I just feel like curling up in bed! I need to take advantage of the decreased temps and get into my bonus room since the temps will be good.

I hope everyone is doing good and staying safe!

Good Tuesday morning, Pokeys! How is everyone doing?

Dh has cultivated the whole garden now. Just waiting for the soil to warm up a bit more before most of the seeds go in. Plan to put the onion sets in their rows tomorrow, and the hardier seeds on the weekend. Dgs called yesterday to inform me that HE was coming this next weekend (a long one here in Canada) to help plant the garden LOL. It will probably take longer with his help, but maybe he can be trained up for when he IS useful!

I am off to the greenhouse today to pick up my flower pot (which I left for them to plant for me) and my veggie bedding plants. Will stop in town on my way home for the mail and for groceries and a quick pharmacy stop. I *think* I am prepared: have my niece's cards to put into the mail and a list of plants and seeds I need. (went through all the seeds I DO have, and noted what was missing).

TTYL

Happy Tuesday! I ordered a tablet and it is supposed to be delivered today. I keep checking to see if it is here! I feel like a little kid! LOL! I can't wait to use it cause my phone is limited with storage issues.

I am working on some layouts and I think I might be finished with one of them. Also, I have a new blog post up with 10 craft kit sites to check out. I ordered a macrame key chain kit from Joone to try it out. There are some good ones on the list.

grammadee - Garden time!!! I love hearing about your garden. I started watching this YT channel about this family of homesteaders. She was one of my favorite papercrafters for Prima and her own brand. But she traded in her pp for seeds and farming. It is so soothing watching them plant things and all the animals they are so cute. I grew up in a semi rural area of a urban city if that makes sense. So we had lots a neighbors gardening and raising farm animals. So I guess this all feel familiar to me.

nylene - I hope you can some to the Hangout. I would love to see you and visit with you. So cool you got to hang with your friend. Hopefully, we will be past this soon. I know people around here are already shopping and when this is over, they shops, malls, restaurants are gonna be crazy!!! LOL!

knutschen - We have two portable a/c and they work well. This is simular to what we have. A/C

Hello Pokeys!

Glad I am not the only one with a Swiss Cheese memory, kellyr21 ! Enjoy your peppers! I have potatoes in the oven and steaks thawed and ready for dh to barbecue on the deck. Just need to put together a quick salad.

Half my onions are in their rows today. Will do the other half on Friday when dd and dgs will be here helping to plant the rest of the garden. The only flowers I have are in a big pot the greenhouse lady planted for me. It is on a wheeled base so it can be moved outside in the day and inside at night. It was about 26F this morning here, so still too early to set started plants out in the garden!

Worked on my income tax info today.  Need to find one more document.  They extended the deadline to June 1st, but of course it will still be done at the last minute--even if the last minute is a month later!

Hi Pokeys.

My wonderful DH is still in the hospital. He needs a miracle.

Oh no patin! How are you coping? I too assumed he would simply recover and be home. Keeping him and you in my prayers!

Thank you for the prayers , Ladies.Mike is home on hospice care. Only comfort meds.2 of our kids & spouses & 7 grandkids & 2 dogs are spending the night. Mike has a hospital bed in our livingroom & between his naps he is enjoying seeing the kids. He seems to be more comfortable than he's been in a month.

Our faith is sustaining us, but it's still so hard. 48 years. I am shattered .

nylene, wishing you a very happy birthday today!