Hello! Someone get me my walker -- I'm ready for the old folks home! My aching bones! I planted 11 flats at my Dad's yesterday and today. I have a much greater appreciation for what it takes to maintain his yard! I was really proud and really happy -- then I remembered why I was doing it instead of my mom. As I drove to pick up my flats of flowers for my house, I cried and cried. 2nd time this week I had trouble getting a hold of myself. I guess I needed to get it out?

I have 8 flats to plant tomorrow PLUS the shade garden I ordered online. YIKES!! Tim better be ready to help because I'm already crippled! Having a couples shower / party (okay, just party, no shower) for my sister and her fiance July 9. We need to take down the deck and do a back stoop / patio. The deck is a hazard -- maybe it is as old as the house (1917 -- maybe not quite that old!). I'm going to have to cut into the home equity line for that :( This has been one heck of an expensive year. The deck need to go for safety so we might as well make it look good for the party! Right?