And the trees came down

The weather here in Arizona is feeling quite nice....temps are expected to reach 70 this weekend.... not bad. I might even get out to work in the garden.  First I will see what the hand surgeon thinks today. Finally get to  see what we will do about this issue. Yesterday was my haircut day...as always April did a nice styling … feels good when you walk out and someone tells you how nice you look.
On Wednesday, three large trees had to be removed form our property...

A large crane arrived as well as the truck for the chipping. It was obvious that these men were ready to work and they took safety well in hand. I will let the pictures tell the story...

This was only two  the tree trunks that were not put into the chipper.

All in all it took about 3 hours total. Unfortunately I went out to "supervise" along with  a few others and only wore a long sleeve cotton shirt. Not a good idea because it was quite chilly. The last 2 days I felt a bit like a cold was happening with me. Took a few cold capsules ad so far all is good.  That about covers my last few days. This afternoon I will be closet cleaning.... that is the plan and I hope I stick to it! Glad to have you stop by today. Thank you for your kind words and for your friendship.

Lemons

I love picking fresh lemons. We have a community lemon tree and it is loaded with bright yellow fragrant lemons. Perfect to squirt on my stuffed quahog last evening along with some zest.
Found a cute Valentine to make from Flamingo Toes Designs. I would like to make a few this weekend. Never enough time to make all the cute patterns I come across. If not the time then the hand giving me problems. No plans for today...well, except that our HOA is having 3 large trees removed this morning and a few of us plan to supervise the ordeal. I am always amazed that the tree will fall just where they want it to. As it will be at the front of our property I am sure other supervisors will stop to watch.  I have rested my hand since doing the window project so I will probably do something today....currently I have 4 "things" in the waiting line. I will be quite happy on Friday when I see the surgeon to see  what the plan will be.
The weather for the next few days is expected to be really nice so maybe some garden work will be I the plans. We had some very windy days recently and there are leaves from everyone's garden in my garden! Also a few plants need attention. the plant Dianna and Bobby brought me back form Hawaii looks like it is ready for some watering meaning it is taking root.
Right now I should get myself together to get out to the tree party. Just a short post today.
Glad you found some time to visit. Thank you for the kind words and for your friendship.

Thoughts to ponder with Jenny

This is week three with Jenny's  The Gentle Art of Domesticity and she set the following for us to respond to....

To PONDER...

What do you regularly observe in life that triggers your creativity?

I love being out in my garden. There are always flowers in bloom and birds chatting. There are so many shades of green along with floral colors and it  is easy to include them in my creative projects.

Has this week's study encouraged you to 'see' art differently?

Yes it has. While it is nice to see the ladies in a group setting, it is also okay to be solitary in our work and enjoy it. All that we do is art.... not just paintings or drawings and the like. What we create is art...knitting, sewing and even cooking.

What did you like about the three paintings Jane chose to focus on?

I like the  busy hands and minds. I try to listen to their conversations...imagine what is being discussed as will happen when a few ladies are together.

What creative afternoon ideas can you suggest for children (of varying ages)?

Taking a walk can bring about so many creative thoughts. Looking and hearing and seeing what is around us no matter where we are. Sitting in a garden and drawing what we see and hear.  Even smells can give us something to create. It is so important to learn to observe all that surrounds us in order to be creative.
I hope you will stop by Jenny's blog and follow the links to the others who are taking part in this project.
Thank you for stopping by and for your kind thoughts. Thank you for your friendship.

A vine for the window

So glad to have finished the window.

It is just how I wanted it to be...amazing, I know. We sometimes envision something and in the end it is so different or not as we like. I struggled with the nuts on the vertical mounting. After 14 years they were not coming loose too easily. I was determined to not fall through the window and not fall off the step ladder and with my trusty pair of pliers and a few whacks, the nuts loosen and off they came. Then it was time to  put up the rod brackets. You guessed right if you are thinking I had never done this before. I have come a long way these past 19 months. The brackets went quickly and then for the middle support....I called Glenda for advice and then that too was up.

A quick trip to Michael's after receiving an email with a 60% coupon "good for today only". they had the perfect vine … it is a grapevine style which I attached to the 3 vertical brackets that were left. I had already purchased 3 bunches of lavender sprigs and took them apart to be single sprigs and voilà...finished. The vine will remain and the sprigs changed out for the seasons. The window is pleasing to me and a nice look for the kitchen.
Met up with Dianna and Bobby to get something to eat on Friday night. Good conversation and great company.
The weather today is beautiful ----sorry to The Brother Alan and all in New England area--- and the front door is open and the sun is warm. The birds are chatting and enjoying the hummer feeder. I am thinking of hanging another feeder outside my bedroom window. I am feeling brave with the step ladder. I went to use the drill yesterday and it needed charging and it will be ready to put up a hook. The other drill is ready but I cannot get the screw bit out! It is locked in really tight. So, I can wait.
Happy to chat with you today. Thank you for the kind words and for your friendship.