February 10, 2009
-
Shit and Bug Poison…Gulp!
The Beast has our two lots literally loaded with shit…well, it’s called FERTILIZER but it’s that *natural* stuff so I am concerned about whether or not it will have an *aroma* when the rains hit it. And rain it is supposed to do any time after midnight here. They predict thunderstorms and rains all over the Tennessee Valley area (that’s US) so I am keeping my fingers crossed. He also put down stuff to kill the bugs in the ground, like chinch bugs and army worms and who knows what else here? He’s got the spray ready to battle the Japanese beetles when that becomes necessary (once the leaves start coming out on the peach trees, I believe). My *farmer guy* is armed and ready….LOL. He also gave me strict instructions not to let the dog out in the back yard until after all the *stuff* has soaked into the ground. Yeah, right. It means he MUST take him out front and to the lots across the way from us. We’ll see.
It’s only mid-February and he’s acting like it’s spring because of the warm weather. Unfortunately, a nurseryman told him it’s the perfect time to do all this so I just rolled my eyes and bit my tongue. Only time will tell. I fully expect another couple shots of bitter cold weather but what do *I* know? *See raised eyebrow on face here* along with a smart-ass expression…LOLOL.
I wanted to make the Beast take me out to dinner at Red Lobster or TGI Friday’s for Valentine’s Day. However, we have neither one close to us and the Princess has to work until 4:30pm. He DID tell me he would take me to the new Santa Fe Restaurant so I think I will let him. The food there is good (I DID get some steak and a stuffed baked potato that the Princess brought home one night when Johnnycakes had invited me out to dinner with them. Sweet boy. But I was trying to get all my summer stuff packed along with some excess linens and towels so I would have more storage room in the house). The steak was tender and wonderful. The stuffed baked potato was enough to make your mouth water just smelling it. It’s a place we had earmarked to try anyway so I will let you know how it was afterward.
I have an old game playing friend that I got back in touch with recently and he was bringing me up-to-date on all the stuff that had happened to him and his wife the last couple of years. I was sorry to find out that his wife was now being put on dialysis (love you, Cheryl). The two of them had moved from Texas to Biloxi, MS just in time to be hit by Hurricane Katrina. Just from where they said their townhouse was located, I KNEW they had to have taken the brunt of the hit there on the gulf. I mean, the gambling ship Jim was working security on was just shattered into tinder. Their home was nearby. Sure enough, they headed straight back to Texas. I wasn’t surprised because their kids and grandkids were there as well as a lifetime of friends, I am sure. We just hadn’t spoken in a long time. Jim went through some tough times battling a form of cancer but is doing well now. Life sucks at times, doesn’t it?
Although they knew about the Beast, they had no idea what I had been going through the last few years. So we are at least back in touch again and can give each other support if needed. Cheryl will be starting her regular kidney dialysis either this week or next and I feel so bad for her. I had an uncle who went through that for quite a long time. It’s a tough row to hoe, folks. Think of her in your prayers, if you don’t mind. She’s a real sweetheart.
Well, the Beast is in bed and I will be heading that way shortly. Love you all. Hugs and kisses sent your way. Enjoy any good weather you are having and hold it close to your heart. Spring will be here in no time. Just ask my sister, B, who swears my putting away my summer clothes GUARANTEES it! LOL.
