It's a beautiful day today, with bright sunshine streaming through the window while I drink my coffee. There is also that feeling of satisfaction and relief when the income taxes are done !! Finished them off last night instead of prorastinating til this morning. What a feeling ! [ and we're getting refunds :) ]
This week felt long but I did get a few things accomplished, both at school and at home. I also finished off the stocking for another teacher at school . I was not totally pleased with it as it is hard to pick up someone else's knitting and hopefully continue without there being a huge difference. I started another baby afghan, The Nostalgic Quilt pattern, to use up more bits of wool. The best thing that I have found for keeping the wool organized is to use a wine carrying bag. With six compartments, it keeps everything all tidy and tangle free. I might even make by own fleece poncho . Everyone else received one for Christmas so I guess it is time to get mine done !
We had some very warm days - over 20*C and then we plunged !I was hoping to mix the potting soil, compost and vermiculite for my planters, but it became so cold and windy that it was impossible to do ! My friend who lives on an acerage had three Spruce trees topple onto her driveway with the winds. We were very glad we had the tree at the back cut down on Monday so we didn't have to worry about it falling onto the trailer and garage. We did pick up seeds on Wednesday and some grass seed for the front and side yard. The grass seed was put down on Thursday as we were supposed to get rain and snow[ we badly need some precipitation, but we got nothing while others close by were dumped on ! ]
Yesterday we headed into the city early so to avoid the snow and bought a boatload of meat. It took me over 2 hours to cut and package, but it should last us quite a while ! DH spent time cutting branches from the downed tree as well as puttering in the garage. With warm temperatures predicted, I might even take some of the leaves off the front flower beds. My tulips in the back which is south facing are nearly in bloom, the Clematis has shown growth and I have a daffodil !! Haven't had a bloom for years. Two years ago I dug them all up in the spring, kept them in the cool basement, replanted and still nothing ! I had read that perhaps they were planted too deeply. I'm glad they are starting to bloom; they are sch a cheerful flower.
My daughter's asparagus has started to poke through so I must get out and see if mine has. I always feel that when the asparagus starts, it's a true sign that spring is here. Rhubarb is showing signs of growth as well !
Today I might get some summer clothes out and I might bake a cake ! No promises !
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