A little Deck work!

We took a ride this afternoon to check out another Chicken coop

option. It was Nice, and I do admit the size is more appropriate for our

site. But I have to say that I still have my heart set on this one. He is

still anti-Chickens but I'm no quitter! I even convinced him to visit

my sweet friend that has chickens, and while it's still too Early to

call Murry McMurray, I do believe that we've turned a corner!

After chicken coop shopping we headed over to Costco to do a little

browsing. And grazing. I also Finally pulled the trigger on doing

what I've been putting Off for a few years. I finally replaced

the Umbrella on the deck. Why did I have to replace it?

Well... You see those holes? They are Mouse holes!  

Of the six umbrellas we put away three years ago in our shed, it was

the most Expensive umbrella, and my favorite umbrella that some

little Mickey decided to make his winter home! And, since we can't

stand Swiss cheese umbrella out by the pool, I decided this once

beautiful 11-foot Sunbrella umbrella would have to be moved to

the deck. Behind the house, where no one could see it. Except I

could see it. And every time I see it I get this urge to buy very

mean Mousie traps. Because every year these umbrellas get

more expensive at Costco. And worse, the style changed too!

But today I made peace...

This Japanese maple tree on the deck began as a seedling

born from the big maple in the Front yard. I love it! And,

in a gentle Breeze, like we're having right now, it

appears to be Reaching out to take your hand!

It's been a while since I've spent any time at all on the

deck. Why? Because the Pollen has been off the charts

the last few weeks and frankly, my Sneezing defeats the

the whole purpose of living on a Quiet road in the country!

I have Missed it very much! Fortunately for me, the man I love

doesn't suffer from allergies at all, so he's been Very busy back here!

Almost as busy as his plants! Look at this Strawberry pot!

His veg-bed is getting on Very well too!

My lambs ear made it through Winter just fine!

My new Umbrella fits right in!

I'm still not ready to Toss this one...

Who knows? I might just figure out a way to Patch it!