We slept LATE!!!! 8:00 AM, and Paul and I finally rolled out of bed (much to do with our late night "Salt" movie last night). Therefore, we had a late start in the garden, BUT thankfully the morning was quite overcast with clouds; made for better weeding weather :)
The onions got their TLC
Some are doing WONDERFULLY well! Look at this monster already (as compared to the one directly to its left)
Wouldn't you like to be a Pepper too? :) While weeding away and wandering around, Paul and I were discussing how and what we were going to try out in the dehydrator this year. Cayenne pepper being one of those on the list. Others to include: cilantro, tomatoes, carrots, beans(?).... we mentioned corn, but aren't really sure if the kernels will remain on the trays; the holes are quite big.
My goofball :)
The tomatoes also got a much needed haircut!
Some of the branches trimmed off are WAY bigger than the initial plant itself!
Two plants were completely thrown out; they weren't looking well at all. I definitely don't want one or two "sick" plants to ruin the rest; besides, two out of 56 won't hurt us too bad :P
HMMMMM!!!! I can't wait for harvest time.
By Noon, we were rolling out of the driveway to become tourists. Linda had posted about her toursity day; today it was our turn.
Hayward, WI; VERY much a tourist town in the summer!
Anyone out there (or your significant others?) follow the ESPN Lumberjack Competition? ((Yeah, we had never heard of it either)) :) Anyway, it's held in Hayward every year. THANKFULLY it was NOT today; rather it's next weekend!
Actually...our trip was spurred on by a new farm-n-fleet type store that was having a grand opening today, so we went to check it out. Bought some deals for preserving everything in the garden; signed up for a 2012 Ford Escape grand prize giveaway, and then, we walked and wandered Main Street.
One knick-knacking store was loaded with signs. THIS one .... hm! As a teacher, I don't need to look too far to find an Enabler :\ I'm still trying to figure out the humor behind it. **scratching head**
This lil' bit caught my eye. Not the towels...but the hanger! It's the side rail of crib. How cute! I could imagine cutting every other rail out and using it to display quilts. Ideas, ideas, ideas.
THIS sign needed no figuring out. I understand chocolate.
So, with chocolate on the mind.....
OFF TO THE CANDY STORE!!!!!
What do you think, Candace? You likey?
Hm...I just noticed the shirt she was wearing today; her "No Cavity Club" winner shirt. How ironic! :)
We were even able to spy the making of the goodies for a little while.
With $$$s worth of chocolate and other sugary goodies safely purchased, we continued walking and wandering and leisurely enjoying ourselves. The girls were pretty decent, although I could tell the day was starting to take its toll.
When did Paul and I get so "old" where we just enjoy strolling about, window shopping?
This sign almost sums it all up, huh? Except, cross off martini and replace it with Amaretto. {{or sewing machine.... or quilt? }} :)
I hope you are loving your ride!
Happy Saturday
That big, beautiful green tomato needs to be fried! Mouth watering now...
ReplyDeleteLove Hayward, love that candy store too! I have been there during the lumberjack thing (by sheer random accident) but it was cool to see what was going on as we drove by a few times! What a nice day!
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