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durned prognosticating rodent, anyway. I truly hoped he might get it wrong this year and we could begin in earnest with the garden prep activities, but all in vain. Seems like almost every year we get an abundance of lilac buds and then one last murderous snow storm. When the weather channel indicated a pretty strong possibility of snow and freezing temperatures, i figured i would try to cheat the global warming whoha and cover the bush with a big grey tarp and put a non-green incandescent light under it to burn all night long and contribute my share of co2 and excess warming to the planet. It looks like the buds made it through the night still kicking. I left the tent in place the next couple of days, relying on the forecaster's assurance that the frost potential still esixted. The same low pressure system that destroyed Bret and Tev's fence brought some pretty fierce winds to the mountain through the night so i was gald to see the tent still standing in the morning. We supposedly have a few more nights of below freezing temps, so i will deprive the lilac of direct sunlight till we head for the valley after my last day of rotation for this tour.(which will be wed. 1 april) can't hardly wait for the luscious smell of fresh lilac blossom. (think positive)

whooooosh! blowing off the dust

Well since it's been a long time since I've written I guess I better dust off the Ol fingers and get typing.
Granny is now back in her casita, snug as a bug in a rug. She's so happy to be there.....finally. I know she's missed her home. I've been taking care of her for about 5 weeks. Two at Val's and three here at my house. I've really enjoyed spoiling her and taking care of whatever she's needed. This whole service thing has been really good for me. Yesterday I took her to her last appointment in Tucson and now she will be going back to her original doc. She's doing really good and hopefully will behave herself and do the things she needs to, to be able to stay home. She received a thumbs up from the doctor and we are all grateful. Thanks for all the prayers in her behalf and in mine, especially when I've had to do a lot of traveling. Also, thank you Thad for being so generous with money and car and time in helping to take care of mom.
We also took some time to visit with Kathy and the boys. Bless their hearts they are always so sweet and gracious everytime I've had the chance to see them. Please keep them in your prayers. Kathy is doing much better battling her graves disease. She's been reading up on healing herself nutritionally and it seems to be working for her.
I thought I would have more to say but I don't. Sorry for taking so long to post but I just haven't taken the time to do so. Thank goodness for second chances. I'm not saying I'm completely repenting for not posting but I will do better.

Getting Dusty

This blog is getting dusty mother. I know you have been busy, but we would still like to hear from you on occasion. Tell us what crazy shenanigans you and granny have been up to.