The first full week of September was nice. The weather couldn't have been more perfect. Who doesn't like cool nights and warm days with no humidity? I planted more lettuce and arugula and got rid of any weeds. I didn't get many in the garden beds this year so that was nice. The herbs are all still doing great, but the last basil planted will be it for this year. I grew a LOT of basil, the pesto is made, and I have a large jar dehydrated so we're good there. The Butterfly Milkweed seeds are in the refrigerator now, so I'll be able to plant them the first week of October before we get our first frost. We've only had one rain in a long time, and none is predicted for a couple of weeks so it looks like trimming is all TBG will have to do. The grass isn't really growing now.
We watched Katrina-Come Hell or High Water on Netflix. TBG told me he actually was in the army with Russell Honore and showed me his photo in his old army yearbook. I didn't remember him telling me that before, but according to TBG he was a great guy back then too. We also watched the new episode of the Great British Baking Show and enjoyed it. It seems like they have some really creative contestants.
Thanks for the compliments on the beef ribs we had Labor Day. They were so flavorful. We enjoyed them with potato salad, deviled eggs and sliced tomatoes. Meals the rest of the week were...
BLT and zucchini 'fries'. We only have a few more weeks to get enjoy these while the tomatoes and zucchini are still producing and I know I will miss them. I cook the bacon and zucchini all on the same cooking sheet so it's an easy clean up meal too.
I noticed our neighbor two houses down had something go through their bin on trash night and strung stuff all over their yard. I was pulling out when the garbage man came and he got out and picked almost all of it up and then got back in to dump the bin. That really made me smile. He very easily could have stayed in the truck and ignore it, but he cleaned it up.
Nice that they didn't bother you on your day off, but I had rather be bothered than smell rotting food.
ReplyDeleteExactly!! They text me crazy videos all the time, I would have not minded being told the refrigerator was out. When they opened the door it was horrible.
DeleteThat candle sounds wonderful. I’m still trying to adjust to the cooler temperatures. I hate having to wear long sleeves and socks again, but I am always cold.
ReplyDeleteIt smells really good. It was 48 this morning when I got up but warmed to 70ish. We have another round of 90's coming later this week so I'm not complaining. TBG is always cold too even when it really isn't that cold.
DeleteEverything sounds so good. Wow, how nice of the garbage man - that would never happen here!
ReplyDeleteHow ungrateful - they get a new fridge and then complain - I think more than 2 slaps are in order.
Have a good one.
Thanks Cheryl. I was really happy to see he picked up the trash. They don't have to get out of the trucks, but he did, and it was good to see. Those moments remind me there are good people in the world. Have a good week!!
DeleteOh too bad about the refrigerator. That's kind of crazy that they could bug you about other things but not the refrigerator on your day off.
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome that the garbage guy picked up the mess. Most of them would just leave it there.
I can smell that candle from here. I bet it's heavenly.