Leaving on a fast train~~~~

Wonderful weather these past few days. The temp has been around 82. Sitting outside has been lovely...except when there are interruptions which I will not  think about... but yes, it has been enjoyable being in the garden.

The Cape Honeysuckle is blooming. I had it cut back almost to the ground last year and it has been returning slowly. Happy to see these bright orange flowers ad the hummers are too.

The hummers also love the Penstemon which are all over the garden. These re-seed themselves wherever they please and I am very pleased.

The Hops Bush is also showing off with blooms. This bush has tripled in sized since arriving a year ago. I need to find a better way to support it. Maybe with a wooden trellis. I will look this weekend when I finally get to Lowes. I have been a little busy and at times feeling overwhelmed with things so I have not felt like going there this week. Every so often I think about finding a fast train to somewhere...the only trains running around here are freight trains... wonder if any hobos would be willing to take me along???? The  BSNF or Burlington Northern and Santé FE Railway is the largest freight train system in North America covering 32,500 Miles in 28 states. I can hear the whistle sometimes in the very early hours of the morning. I love the lonely sound.... anyway, when things get boggled in my mind I think of hopping the train as it rumbles slowly along the track which is about 3 miles from me and imagine all sorts of adventures. Not today however as I have things to do. Once Dennis and I got caught at a rail crossing in Glendale and we counted 140 cars...it seemed to take forever to clear the crossing.

I bought a bunch of Tulips yesterday... they really speak of Spring and definitely brighten my living room. They were tightly closed yesterday and this morning have begun to open. Must enjoy them quickly as they do not last very long once opened fully.

A little more done on the kitchen gal. Hopefully more today. Right now the swishing is finished so the fluffing will start once I get to the laundry area. So off I go. Nice to chat with you today and always. Thank you for your kind words and always for your friendship.

Cluny tatting at 3:30 AM

A partly cloudy morning but still very nice. I listened to the soulful sound of a train whistle at 2:30 this morning..... since it is freight trans that travel on the line I wondered what was it carrying and where was it going. Then I sat up and got my tatting. That rolling cart that I bought is working out just great. It is really simple to get it to any place even into the bedroom at 2:30 AM.

I decided to learn/practice to tat a Cluny leaf. I think it was not the right time. I have the gist of it all but not perfected yet. Later today I will try and get it right.

Yesterday I finished this snowflake. It is just the first part of the design of the last one I made. I like them to be different. I need to stiffen this today. Then I will try the new book of snowflakes.
I am almost....so close.... to re-arranging g all the crafts from one place to the other. Instead of tatting I should have finished that project but at the time I needed a break.
I was asked if I try to tame the Alien Snail Vine, no I have given up trying It gets stepped on, brushed aside and still travels where it please. I love the loose look of it. That is how the garden is, loose and fluffy! I am not a fan of manicured gardens.  Speaking of the garden.... it is official that the Doves are mating and since it is on my wall that this is taking place it probably means that any day they will begin to build a nest. If not I think they should go courting elsewhere.
Had fun  on Skype with The Brother Alan yesterday using my tablet. I took him and Lisa for a walk in the garden so he could see his cacti area. I just have to learn to keep my finger off the camera part! and which is my left not his left etc. But is was fun and of course good to see them. It will almost be time for them to come back out. In the meantime, I will get to the crafts and the garage. Made chicken soup with rice and egg yesterday and it was delicious. Right now I best get the bed made and take the Bissell for a walk around the house.... it still will not go by itself.  Thank you for stopping by and for your kind words. Most of all thank you for your friendship.
EDIT: Just saw The Dove couple building their abode in the wall planter.....they must have read this post!