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We are the other way - its been so cold here! We never have much of a winter garden. We have kale & some of our silver beet (Swiss chard) & beetroot look like they might come away.
I'm loving this summer in Vermont. So far no temperatures above the low 80s F. and frequent rain showers -- welcome after a too dry spring -- so my garden is growing well, esp the weeds!
Karlyne wrote: "I pretty much just got a few tomatoes and flowers in before the heat hit and I quit. I did plant a small orchard, though, apples and nuts, that are, so far, still alive! I have high hopes..."Same here, Karlyne. I put in 4 tomato plants and planted a couple baskets of flowers. Usually I have full vegetable garden, but I just wasn't up to it this year. I'm just trying to keep my little blueberry bushes and strawberries alive.
Hi, Karlyne! Unfortunately, I had younger cousins, so all my children’s books were taken away from me by my guardian when I was deemed “ready” (which would have been never, in my mind) and passed on to the cousins. This was a real tragedy, because the mother of those cousins, an aunt by marriage, considered them a gift, not a loan, and when her children were done with them, instead of returning them she gave them all to a charity book sale. First editions of the Andrew Wyeth-illustrated classics, of the Swallows and Amazons series, of Kipling, of E. Nesbit . . . the list was long.
I actually found one of the donated books, years later, by combing the used bookstores of the Boston area—Puck of Pook’s Hill—and bought it back. None of the others, including the Misty of Chincoteague ones, ever turned up.
Just checked my garden and pulled a basket of weeds. I also planted pole beans since the first planting did zilch -- dunno why!! I'll ery again too with the bush beans which also failed me. The tomatoes are beginning to set fruit, the kale looks good and the chard and escarole look happier since I gave them some breathing and growing room, one of the squashes (acorn?)has blossoms and one of my day lilies is blooming and has lots more buds as does one of those I just planted last month. There are buds on the hosta, the Autumn Joy sedum and the Madonna lilies and those on the liatris are starting to open. The pink and white lilies are in full bloom as is the heliopsis and the bugs that usually strip the lilies of leaves are late to the party. I'm loving this July garden in spite of all the weeds!
Abigail wrote: "Hi, Karlyne! Unfortunately, I had younger cousins, so all my children’s books were taken away from me by my guardian when I was deemed “ready” (which would have been never, in my mind) and passed o..."Oh, my word! That's terrible! The only thing I was able to keep from all of my own life's crazies was my book collection (except that there are a few missing now that I can't explain, notably the Rudyard Kipling). My heart goes out to you, especially your young self. How callous people can be with youngsters; that was simply grossly insensitive.
Yes, my guardian was of the imperial (and imperious) school of child-rearing. Most of my toys disappeared while I was at school, headed for the children’s hospital. I took to hiding the ones I really couldn’t part with. Would it have hurt her to ask which ones I wanted to give? As a result, I always treat children like equals (though not necessarily equals with adult judgment)—and they seem to appreciate it.
Yes, my parents who kept incredible amounts of stuff gave away our chidrens' books, some beautiful wooden furniture we had (including a minature rocking chair!) & my giant sized doll. In fairness they were Depression kids & how can you understand the importance of what you never had yourself?Anyone else watching the tennis? (Wimbledon)
Critterbee wrote: "Next month I will be visiting Chincoteague, an island famous for somewhat wild ponies. This has been made famous in the US with the help of the "Misty of Chincoteague" books and a movie (in the 1950s or 1960s I think). Has everyone here heard of the Island, the ponies, or the books? I wonder if it is just known in the US. ..."
Just some feedback from the UK: I have never heard of these books or the film.
***Carol*** wrote: "Yes, my parents who kept incredible amounts of stuff gave away our chidrens' books, some beautiful wooden furniture we had (including a minature rocking chair!) & my giant sized doll. In fairness t..."My parents were both Depression era also and even though they were both readers they did not really understand why I wanted to own the book. However since they understood they meant a lot to me they never made me get rid of them. I still have them all. They really have no value to anyone but me since most of them are Weekly Reader Book Club books.
Mine sat in our garage in a box for ages - I used to sneak downstairs to read them! (I was too old to admit I still liked fairy tales) I was devastated when the box disappeared. & Patty!The furniture not so much as we were all too young to realise how nice they would be for our own kids.
Jacquie wrote: "Just checked my garden and pulled a basket of weeds. I also planted pole beans since the first planting did zilch -- dunno why!! I'll ery again too with the bush beans which also failed me. The to..."Your garden sounds great, Jacquie! I love hostas and lilies and all the various veggies you planted. That's crummy about your beans, though. Some years I plant things that for some unexplainable reason don't fare well - sometimes it's cucumbers, other years it's squash, or green onions or whatever.
I do have a nice harvest of weeds as well, intermingling with my tomatoes, sunflowers, and strawberries.
I don't remember owning very many books when I was younger, but we visited the library a lot. I do still have my entire set of Laura Ingalls Wilder Little House on the Prairie books, which I read the first book to my son last year, so I got to read it through fresh eyes. I also wish I had not given away my doll furniture, I had some custom made furniture for my Barbies, among other things. I remember vividly thinking I was "too old" to play with any of it anymore and I gave it to a bunch of my younger second cousins. Now I wish I had kept it for my kids.
I don't have any books from my childhood (didn't have many anyway ...) but am happy that the books I acquired later -- old editions of the Alice books and Anne of Green Gables, the Beatix Potter books and the Narnia paperbacks I bought for my girls and others -- were read for my granddaughters and put away for their children (if and when they appear ...)
It's been six days since I've had an update in my inbox. Did the list drop me, or something?
Julia McClelland wrote: "It's been six days since I've had an update in my inbox. Did the list drop me, or something?"Hi Julia - nothing I've done at this end! :)
Goodreads has had a few bugs. You could try emailing support at goodreads dot com & see if the staff can suggest anything.
If you get your notifications as "email digest" it looks like yes, there is a bug.https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
☆ Ｃａｒｏｌ ☆ wrote: "If you get your notifications as "email digest" it looks like yes, there is a bug.https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/..."
Ok. Thanks. I guess I'll have to check it out.
I'm just getting individual emails on topics I follow, but no digest, either. I hate bugs. Especially earwigs. (Ha! I wouldn't be a bit surprised if this Goodreads bug is an earwig!)Carol, do you have earwigs in NZ?!?
Karlyne wrote: "I'm just getting individual emails on topics I follow, but no digest, either. I hate bugs. Especially earwigs. (Ha! I wouldn't be a bit surprised if this Goodreads bug is an earwig!):D
Carol, do you..."
Yes we do, although I've never seen one.
Whoa! Talk about a bug! Can anybody read any of this or is it just my side that's gone crazy?!?
A few days ago GR went askew at night when most of you would be tucked up in bed!I really recommend joining GR feedback (even if you don't want to post) to keep track of it. I was surprised how small the staff is (someone said less than 100) & they have a lot of trouble with spam attacks.
Edit; & so far everything is OK for me.
☆ Ｃａｒｏｌ ☆ wrote: "A few days ago GR went askew at night when most of you would be tucked up in bed!I really recommend joining GR feedback even if you don't want to post) to keep track of it. I was surprised how sm..."
It was just crazy for a couple of hours this afternoon, just a few letters and numbers here and there throughout the comments. But it's all come right now!
☆ Ｃａｒｏｌ ☆ wrote: "I'm married to someone who would watch The National Tiddlywinks Championships if it was televised!"Well, there IS a sports channel that broadcasts POKER games!
MaryC wrote: "Well, there IS a sports channel that broadcasts POKER games!"
Sky over here carried that. I've seen darts televised over here. The games may have been played in the UK or Australia though.
Roadworking crew outside fixing up the turning area just outside our place. We know which kid is wrecking it, but my husband wants to catch him doing it & talk to him.
Speaking of odd sports that are televised, do you ever get shows featuring battlebots? (I.e., robots designed to destroy other robots, with staged fights conducted in a ring.) I’m totally addicted—hilarious and cathartic.
Abigail wrote: "Speaking of odd sports that are televised, do you ever get shows featuring battlebots? (I.e., robots designed to destroy other robots, with staged fights conducted in a ring.) I’m totally addicted—..."Oh I would love to see that! My husband's nephew lives in Thailand now & he has a robot to do his vacuuming! We are going to see him later this year & if the thing is still working, I'll take pictures.
Abigail wrote: "Speaking of odd sports that are televised, do you ever get shows featuring battlebots? (I.e., robots designed to destroy other robots, with staged fights conducted in a ring.) I’m totally addicted—..."Oh! I remember watching a show like that years back. It was so much fun and yes, quite addictive!
Is anyone here familiar with BasBleu? Or is there anyone who ISN'T? I'm referring to the "bookseller by past" that aims at female readers and offers literary gifts and games as well as books both new and time-tested. Lately they've had a few GH's in every catalog, and the most recent also offers Jennifer Kloester's biography of her for only $8.50. If you don't know this company, you can find it as www.basbleu.com.Just for the record, I don't stand to gain a thing from this referral!
MaryC wrote: "Is anyone here familiar with BasBleu? Or is there anyone who ISN'T?"I haven't heard of this website before, so thanks! I just looked through the Literary Gifts section and there are some fun items there. Love all the library card-themed items.
It is a great sight! Some library patrons use it as a type of reading referral guide and have found that it helps in introducing new or previously unread authors.I always love the feeling when I find a "new" author enjoyable, and then notice that they have tons of other books to look forward to reading!
MaryC wrote: "Is anyone here familiar with BasBleu? Or is there anyone who ISN'T? I'm referring to the "bookseller by past" that aims at female readers and offers literary gifts and games as well as books both..."I've never heard of basbleu.
Hi I've had a bereavement (merciful release)so will be away for a couple of days!See you when I get back!
☆ Ｃａｒｏｌ ☆ wrote: "Hi I've had a bereavement (merciful release)so will be away for a couple of days!See you when I get back!"
Take a Heyer or two for company; she always comes in handy for these kinds of occasions.
Karlyne wrote: "☆ Ｃａｒｏｌ ☆ wrote: "Hi I've had a bereavement (merciful release)so will be away for a couple of days!See you when I get back!"
Take a Heyer or two for company; she always comes in handy for these..."
I've just got my Kindle organised, so while I'm not taking any GH I do have a sample of
to keep me company.
Sorry to hear that Carol, take your time.
Thanks - I will have my phone with me, but I'm not that deedy with it yet.My uncle was 94 & had been ready to go since April.
He was wonderfully kind to three bewildered little girls when we moved over from Canada. My parents tried but until we got on the boat & had day after day looking at the sea we had no concept of how far we were going.
My condolences to you, Carol. Your uncle sounds like a wonderful man. My sweetie’s mother, 92, died a few weeks ago; we were grateful for her release, but still miss her and the life that has gone out of this world. Very mixed feelings in that kind of situation.
☆ Ｃａｒｏｌ ☆ wrote: "Thanks - I will have my phone with me, but I'm not that deedy with it yet.My uncle was 94 & had been ready to go since April.
He was wonderfully kind to three bewildered little girls when we mov..."
He sounds like a wonderful uncle. I had a couple of those, too, and the last one died last year, so I know how you'll miss him.
I hope the Harry Smith bio does him justice!
Well just in case I don't get back on tonight...I'm going to have a holiday with my sister in the South Island & will be away just over a week. I should have wi fi at the airport tomorrow but unlikely after that till I get to Nelson on Sunday.
My sister was hoping to have the power on before I got there but there has been a delay & it won't be on till Wednesday. I was too scared to ask about plumbing but the carpet has gone down today & there is a wood burning stove. The main thing is at least we will be warm & having fun!
If I don't "see" you guys tomorrow, see you next week! :)
☆ Ｃａｒｏｌ ☆ wrote: "Well just in case I don't get back on tonight...I'm going to have a holiday with my sister in the South Island & will be away just over a week. I should have wi fi at the airport tomorrow but unl..."
I'm jealous! Have lots of fun!
Sounds like you have an adventurous spirit and are a good sister! I hope it all turns out well!
Have a great holiday!
I'm back & I did enjoy myself. I was (roughly) in The Luminaries part of the country & then had a couple of days in Nelson. All very relaxing.
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