I have been very neglectful of our blog lately, but for the life of me, I can't figure out what to write. I could mention that we've been having a real cold spell where it hasn't even made it up to 60 and we even had, heaven forbid, rain!
Or I could tell how I've been trimming the citrus trees which shot up four feet since last year. The scratches I received from my battle with the wicked lemon tree prompted one person to ask if I have a cat. I replied, "No, I have a lemon tree."
I could brag about how I found a valance in my favorite thrift shop that I thought was similar to the print in the living room sofa. When I brought it home to try in the living room window, it wasn't similar to the sofa material, it was the same!
Or how about the day we met fellow bloggers Carol and John for a fun three hour lunch. I've been reading their blog for a year or so, following their travels and transition from part time to full time RVers. They are just as charming in person as they are in their blog. To check out their adventures, click here.
I could say that I'm still practicing my hostessing skills with mixed results. You'll have to ask Brenda, Pat and Harold, or Judy and Max about that.
But alas, I have no pictures of any of this, so it's not very interesting. I did miss a good photo op the other day when Ron and I helped Pat and Harold put Christmas lights along their roof line. Okay, so Ron did it and the three of us just watched. This reminded me of the old joke, "How many seniors does it take . . .?" (You can fill in the rest.)
So you think you have been having a cold spell. I'm stuck in Calpine for a little while longer with night time temperatures -16 the other night (yes minus) and daytime reached a balmy 18 today. Can't wait to get down to the desert! Enjoy your new home.
ReplyDeleteA very charming post, even without pictures.
ReplyDeleteI think it's been cold too. I actually had to breakdown and finally turn my heater on.
I know what you are saying about not knowing what to blog about. That is what we felt like every year when we returned to our stick and brick house. We kept busy, but there wasn't anything we thought others would want to know or see.
ReplyDeleteWhen we walked to McDs for breakfast in Raton yesterday, it was below zero. We told our son that was the moment we considered turning around and going back to "cool" Arizona.
Boy, can I understand the home owner's dilemma...what is happening here that others will find interesting??? Hence, the "can" entry! I, for one, find everything you guys do...interesting, so keep writing about the valance, and I'll tell you all our foibles, too!
ReplyDeleteWell, you even managed to make home ownership interesting!
ReplyDeleteI figure my boring "homeowner" posts are for me as much as for others. Keep them coming!!
ReplyDeleteEverytime our lemon tree gets me I thing of the song "Lemon tree very pretty etc etc.
ReplyDeleteWe found your "Life as Homeowners" very interesting. At least I can keep in touch with what you are doing. I haven't posted on our Blog for so long that I am ashamed to admit that we have a Blog. Maybe that means I am either too busy, too lazy or really have no life.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas folks and a very happy new year to you both. :)
ReplyDeleteWow, Dave! I had no idea you could grow lemon trees in Wales! Makes me wonder what other misconceptions I have about the country.
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