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I’m sick with a cold

Posted on 6. January 2009 by admin

How does this happen? Life just isn’t fair when you’re sick. All those plans to get right back into things, to get so much done. Dashed! I was planning to move out some of the smaller broccoli and cauliflower seedlings … Continue reading →

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Back home again. Happy New Year everyone!

Posted on 3. January 2009 by admin

It’s great to travel, but it’s also great to be home again, in my own bed. I stand corrected: Gabriella and Zach dolls do sing; you just have to push a button on the back of each doll. I have … Continue reading →

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While in Manhattan…

Posted on 31. December 2008 by admin

Here’s the spots we visited the past few days: La Mela Ristorante, 167 Mulberry St, NY 10013: Excellent Italian food. Try the penne in  vodka sauce. Coffee Shop Bar, 29 Union Square, NY 10003: banana cream pie quite good. Shanghai … Continue reading →

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Spraying Peach Trees

Posted on 29. December 2008 by admin

There’s three times to spray for peach leaf curl: around Thanksgiving, around X-mas, and around Valentine’s Day. I use a sulfur dormant spray. It stinks, but it’s “organic” and it’s better than not doing anything, especially if you live in … Continue reading →

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Fruit exchange for RPV

Posted on 25. December 2008 by admin

Last night, I set up a fruit exchange for RPV! Why not; nobody else was doing it! Find it at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/fruitexchange If you want to be added as a member, send me an email with your phone number and I’ll … Continue reading →

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How about a fruit exchange?

Posted on 25. December 2008 by admin

Within my small enclave called Mira Catalina, many homeowners have trees with surplus fruits. When their trees are loaded with ripe fruit, they can never eat all that their trees produce. Wouldn’t it be great if we could all share … Continue reading →

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Welcome to my blog! What did that word come from?

Posted on 22. December 2008 by admin

Does anybody know what the word “blog” comes from? I think of a blog as a public diary that most people don’t have time to read. I do not have hours to sit in front of my computer and type, … Continue reading →

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