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UFO...(UGO, actually) in my garden

July 9th, 2011 at 04:01 am

I have an unidentified growing vegetable (plant) in my garden...it grew last year and I basically ignored it. This year, I put a little plant food on it and it is thriving. Considering it is obviously a perinneal, Im thinking collard green...but Im not sure. I think I will take a leaf to the grange and ask to have it identified. Hate to see a good edible plant go to waste.

The hub and I are planning to return to the river campsite next weekend for a couple of days. The campground is hosting a music festival with about 15 bands over a three day period. We will buy tickets for one day...and then just enjoy the river the other day or two. The one day tickets are $20 and the campsite is $16 per night. So for both of us, the weekend will cost $72 plus gas to get there.

The hub heard that they are starting to hire again up on the slope in Alaska, so he is applying. He loved the routine of working 4 weeks on, two weeks off...and so he is really hoping to get rehired. I have mixed feelings about this, but ultimately, if it is what he really wants, I will support it.

Last night, a group of us took my friend, who recently lost her son, to dinner. She is struggling to understand how she is supposed to go on without him. I tried to just listen...and offer support. Everyone else left and she and I stayed until the restaurant closed- I just let her talk and tried to reassure her that she did the absolute best she could have done for him. Sadly, the 'what if Id done it different' thoughts are creeping in for her. It was so terribly sad- as she did everything she possibly could have done for him. sigh.

My corn is thriving, I have sunflowers growing, and the rest of the garden looks good...so I am hopeful we will have fresh homegrown veggies soon!!

Super glad the weekend is here. Plan to enjoy every second!

Posted in general thoughts | 5 Comments »

5 Responses to “UFO...(UGO, actually) in my garden”

  1. rob62521 Says:
    July 9th, 2011 at 02:27 pm 1310221635
    1310221635

    You were a good friend to the lady who lost her son...sometimes listening is the best thing.

  2. creditcardfree Says:
    July 9th, 2011 at 03:03 pm 1310223833
    1310223833

    You are doing the right thing for your friend...listening. She is still grieving and processing. You are a good friend.

  3. Joan.of.the.Arch Says:
    July 9th, 2011 at 04:08 pm 1310227696
    1310227696

    I was just thinking this morning of my own friend who lost four children--14 years ago. She still spends many nights just crying and crying. I first heard about her children within five minutes of meeting her. It was just a very unusual situation. I could not help but cry with her.

  4. baselle Says:
    July 10th, 2011 at 05:44 am 1310276654
    1310276654

    You're a good egg, Ray. She's trying to make sense of things and the what-might-have-been is a necessary part of it.

  5. frugaltexan75 Says:
    July 10th, 2011 at 12:44 pm 1310301865
    1310301865

    You're a good friend Ray.

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