One down one to go.....

So, almost 6 am and when I went out to check the pond to see if the screening was still in place....

Yes indeed it is and working! I was able to get it in place yesterday evening and found 4 rocks to keep it from floating. It is 2 foot by 2 foot and did I mention it has sharp edges...not to worry I was careful and did not get cut. I did not even fall in....I allowed the pond to evaporate for a couple of days so I did not have to drain it. Around 3 am the winds were furious and the leaves were floating this morning. Easy to skim out. This means only monthly (maybe) I would have to wet vac the pump! I am pleased with this.
But...you knew there was a but.... the irrigation system is working but evidently I do not know how to program the start time correctly. Time to hire someone to do it and this time I will try to pay better attention with the how to part. I did what the instructions said but somehow it is not right. Yesterday the temps were around 115 and the same is expected for today. Just the few minutes I was outside "doing something" I could feel the heat ( temp is already 92) with my breathing. I keep telling everyone that I am delicate. While the leaves and such were blowing in the wind....makes me think of Bob Dylan... I also thought about the rain gutters....I probably need to check them for debris. I have yet to try to replace the smoke detectors...got my work cut out for me. In the meantime, glad we had a visit and thank you for your kind words and encouragement. Your friendship means so very much to me. 

Project complete

The rain gutters are complete and it was interesting to see how they are formed.

Ray had a roll of the material on a machine and once inserted it comes out all formed

Ray measures out what is needed for the run, cuts and attaches brackets and then hangs it. I am very pleased with the outcome and the great service received. No more floods when the next rain comes.
I mentioned that I wanted to move a few things around in the kitchen...I said I would wait. I did.....about a few hours then I moved the curio to the tea cup spot and  the tea cups to the curio spot

I like the arrangement much better. Al the pictures are re-hung and the floor washed. I love the way my home looks and feels. I am very content with how it makes me feel. Denny and I worked to make this so and it is a comfort to me to have so much of him still here. Just as my yard is a pleasure to relax in.

Look at the new additions to the garden. They are metal bird houses which remind me of Fairy houses. They at solar and so at night they look adorable

See the tiny light that looks like a flower? This is the red one which faces the kitchen window and there is one at the pond and one which is visible from my bedroom. I love how they are scattered around and add a whimsical touch to the garden. Denny created this lovely garden and it is so nice to be outside day or night. I love how it looks and feels. It really is so complete as it is. Just as I like it.
I must share a gift  I received yesterday

My dear friend Glenda brought this to me. It is so lovely and the picture does not do it justice. The flowers are pastel and delicate. It has been added to my display. I think it may be time for a tea party!
I did get to the market yesterday for bread but forgot the milk....so I must leave now as I have not had my morning coffee yet. Thank you for visiting with me and for your kind words. Thank you most of all for your friendship.

Up and ready waiting....

Today is the day the Rain Gutters will be installed. As a matter of fact, I am up, ready and waiting for them to arrive at any minute so I may have to stop chatting any minute. Just because I am always awake so early does not mean I want to be dressed and ready to go nowhere. I have moved a few yard pieces as requested but there are some plants that can not be moved so I will be anxiously watching that they are not damaged.
Okay the truck is arriving...gotta go.....
I am back. That was not too bad. Arrived at 8:30 and truck is pilling away at 9 AM.  I swept the yard and rearranged a few things. I enjoy moving this and that as the mood strikes. I like things scattered and not even and row by row. I have favorite places for little additions and love the free flow of some of my plants. Denny (and I did help) work hard to accomplish the type of yard we enjoy. All the plants and bits of this or that are part of what we created. It is getting a little warm already so sitting outside is not going to happen today.  The House finches and the hummers are happy Ray has left. The temp is 73 but should rise to 99 by afternoon. I think sitting and reading is on my schedule.
Sorry for the visit interruption. I will have some pictures tomorrow for sure. Thank you for the kind words and of course your caring friendship. For those of you who follow my Facebook page, thank you for the caring response to my recent post. It certainly helped the hurt feel better.

I think I need Ray's tool belt. It has plenty of pockets and the holster toward the front is for the drill!

Busy morning

Lately it seems I am not interested in getting out of bed early some days. Oh I still wake at 2 or 3 AM, but then I just lay back and try to find a movie and stay put. Toda was different as was yesterday. The doctor appointment yesterday morning went well except he is unhappy that I am not using the medication as he asked me to, 4 times a day! So, it will be back to 4 times a day and return to him in a few weeks for possible injection. This morning is the PCP to talk about the recent blood work and the edema that I am having. All that said, this morning at 8AM sharp the company for the new rain gutters came to measure and collect half payment and the job starts tomorrow at 6:30 AM. So once again there will be no lazy morning for me. I have a few yard items that need to be moved before they arrive for the 3 hour job. One pot will have to stay put and he is okay with that. they will manufacture the gutters right here so it will be a seamless run.

I have new chili peppers hanging to dry. The last bunch fell during the monsoon storm and of course some birds must have picked at the jute that ties them together which did not help. These are so fresh and the aroma is wonderful. I am still debating whether to bring them indoors to hang.
The Brother Alan had mentioned earlier this year that he wanted to buy a cactus for the yard

It is a Totem Pole and it is the one in the tall pot. This would grow to be a monster if in the ground so I said he could buy it if put into the pot to stunt the growth. My yard is pretty well set with ground established plants. Denny did a great job and I want it to remain as is. So far I am keeping it all going well. I even planted a Fairy Duster Bush that I bought.

It has the cutest fluffy little blooms but do not last very long.
I dug the hole and planted  it myself and even added a drip line for watering. Thank you Don for teaching me how to do that! I will admit to feeling a bit of a backache after the job was finished but it looks nice.
For now this about covers spending money for this and that. Several projects are or will be done by October 3rd. Things it will be set for awhile.
I know Denny is watching and thinking that I am keeping up with what needs doing. I am glad that I learned about our plants and the I have learned how to do a few things. I am feeling accomplished.
Okay my friends, it is time for me to grab some tea and get ready for the appointment across town. Thank you for the kind words and for visiting with me. Thank you most of all for your friendship.