I am struggling to see while writing this as I have misplaced my reading glasses and one leg fell off my spare pair so they are balanced precariously on my nose. Have not appreciated how much my eyesight has deteriorated with age! Tomorrow I will have to shop at the dollar store for a replacement pair. Luckily they aren't too expensive there.
Retired teachers' lunch today and very nice (if simple) it was. A salad, ham, roasted veggies and scalloped potatoes, with a very decadent chocolate and cream dessert with coffee for afters. It was also our annual craft show and, although I didn't buy anything (trying to de-clutter) it was fun to walk around and admire all the talented crafts that some of our members have undertaken.
As the weather still remains quite mild and pleasant, I have been able to clear out most of the beds prior to winter. I still need to cut back some bushes but that can wait until all the other chores are done. Today I dug up most of the ever-spreading mint and some chive plants that threatened to overtake one bed. Next month that's where I'll plant the over wintering garlic. and let it sleep until Spring.
Mint is so invasive. Hope your garlic grows well. Our youngest planted some last year and the squirrels dug it up and ate it he figures.
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I've been lucky with the garlic and had a good crop for the last few years. I save one bulb to plant for the next crop.
DeleteWould they not be a dollar at the dollar store? It is hard when you are seriously decluttering and not wanting to buy more and then you attend a charity event. We have our church fundraiser craft and coffee morning coming up full of lovely Christmas goodies but we run our family secret santa so never need to buy a gift for anyone, and my closest friends I make something for them. I often have to find something for the table instead or just make a donation.
ReplyDelete"Dollar Store" is really a misnomer. They were actually $2.50. Most of the vendors made quite a few sales as there were lots of seasonal stuff. As a family, we don't spend much on Christmas gifts, rather make donations to charities.
DeleteI am in the same boat with reading glasses. I went out with a friend last weekend, left my sunglasses and reading glasses in her car. Will have to retrieve them this weekend. I do have a second pair of each, so no problem, but I do miss the ones I forgot.
ReplyDeleteI usually have a few pairs kicking around but was down to my last pair! I have new ones now.
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