Where oh where has the sunshine gone, where oh where can it be!

Saturday, July 09, 2011

Enough already with the rain! Another over cast day today and 90% chance of rain, siggghhhh.

Garry and I laughed as we looked out in the back yard last evening...my tomato and potato plants are loving this weather...they have grown so tall now that they have out grown their containers. Even the supports for the tomatoes look dwarfed around them! All I can say...I had better be getting a great crop.

We picked up my new pear tree yesterday. YAY. It should be great digging to plant it in the back yard, the ground is so soft with all this rain. We did discover that I will need to purchase a second pear tree in order to actually have pears. They need to cross pollinate. So that will be next years big splurg. I'm just excited to have at least one now.

I tried out my new juicer yesterday...love it! I made a strawberry/kiwi/pear drink. Had a bit of a kick to it, so may need to adjust the amounts, but it was so good. I took the pulp and placed it in a baggie then froze it. I will use it in baking at a later date. Today I will try juicing a veggie drink.

Garry is hoping to stay home this weekend and we will attempt to get the ceiling painted in the LR/DR so that we can put all the paint stuff away and begin putting the room back together. He plans on heading back to Saskatchewan to his folks on Monday for a few days. His two brothers and one of his sisters will be there this weekend and staying until Wednesday. His Dad is still hanging in there.

My positives:

Winning 500 sparkgoodie points on the wheel this morning. I decided to splurge on myself and get me some new yard equipment *grin*.
No watering for me this weekend.
A new pear tree to plant in the back yard.
It's the weekend.
Having fun with my juicer. So far it is living up to the reviews that I have read and heard.
Good dental appointment yesterday, although I need to go back next Thursday to have them finish the work they started as it took longer than was initially thought.
Friends coming over tomorrow for a lunch time visit. We haven't seen them since February.
The restoration on our basement is supposed to start soon! We are now being scheduled into their schedule...YAY! I just hope it gets all done before mid August when we have people arriving for a visit.

Have a wonderful Saturday,
Hugs,
Wanda

  

  Member Comments About This Blog Post:

LEXIE63 7/9/2011 11:21AM

And thankyou for the smoothie. It was nomilicious! :-) Hugs, Lex xxx Report Inappropriate Comment

It's dark outside!

Friday, July 08, 2011

Yep, not only are the days starting to get shorter, which means it is not so light when I have to get up for work, but the sky is very black looking with all the storm clouds that have gathered!
We are under weather warnings and have been told to expect up to 100 mm of rain over the next couple of days! Enough already! Thank the good Lord that we have two sump pumps now...we have so much moisture in the ground that even on hot sunny days the pump has been kicking in.
A shorter work day for me today. I have a dental appointment at noon. I usually try to make my appointments for after work, but it didn't work out this time. I'll have a nice clean mouth after my cleaning today...always love that feeling.

Off to Costco for some veggie and fruit shopping. I'm looking forward to trying out my new juicer this weekend. My foodsaver machine also arrived yesterday, so now I can take the pulp that is left over from juicing and freeze it so that I can use it in other recipes. A win win situation for me.

My positives:

I won't have to water my garden again! Just hope it doesn't get flooded though.
New juicer and food saver machines to play with this weekend.
Get to go and shop for veggies and fruit today. This fall, I'll be able to go out my back door and "shop" in my own garden!
Email from Quin and he tells me that the fishing is great (translation...he's busy and loving it)
Short work day...and then nice clean teeth.
My family and friends.

Have a wonderful Fabulous Friday.
Hugs,
Wanda

  

  Member Comments About This Blog Post:

SRHALLIN 7/8/2011 7:22PM

Love the idea of using the fiber-rich pulp from juicing in other recipes. Positively brilliant plan. Report Inappropriate Comment

LEXIE63 7/8/2011 7:05AM

While it is nice not to have to water the garden, enough already!!! :-) At this rate you'll need a boat to pick your veggies! Hugs, Lex xxx Report Inappropriate Comment

Night time storm.

Thursday, July 07, 2011

Wow, did we ever have a storm go through here in the wee hours of this morning. Lots of loud thunder, rain and wind. Thought I might have to be out in it as I go to work this morning, but it has finally quit. On the plus side....I won't need to water the garden today! Humidity levels are high though, so could be a "sticky" kind of day.

My new juicer arrived yesterday. It is such a blessing to get something that you can really use for zero dollars. Sure you can say I paid for it through buying groceries, but I needed the groceries anyway and by buying on extra points day, I come out ahead in the long run. Saving the points has enabled me to get something that I can use for free! Woo Hoo. I'm excited about trying out the recipes and having a healthy glass of juice each day. I'm also thrilled to see that there are recipes for using the left over pulp after juicing too. I plan on sealing the pulp in freezer bags and then using them as I create soups etc this winter.

My positives:
My new juicer.
The rain storm that went through here and watered my garden for me.
Payday yesterday, I'm off to Costco after work today to load up on fruits and veggies.
Blessed with another day of life.
I'm grateful for the new opportunities that are coming my way.
Grateful for guidance.

Have a wonderful day,
Hugs,
Wanda

  

  Member Comments About This Blog Post:

YOYONOMORE1 7/7/2011 8:36PM

Heaven watering your garden and a free juicer, it all sounds good to me. Have a wonderful evening. Hugs, Shirl Report Inappropriate Comment

LEXIE63 7/7/2011 12:14PM

It all sounds good to me, even the storm doing its bit for the garden, thank goodness no damage occurred though. Enjoy your juicer! Hugs, Lex xxx Report Inappropriate Comment

MAURIZIA 7/7/2011 9:50AM

Enjoy your new juicer! I just received $50 gift e-card for polls I take...more books for free...WOOHOO for us! Hugs and love. Report Inappropriate Comment

BLUEPATCHES 7/7/2011 7:18AM

I have been thinking about getting a juicer but haven't made the step yet... Let me know if it is worth the clean-up after the juice comes out! Report Inappropriate Comment

July 6

Wednesday, July 06, 2011

Another day where I draw a blank on a blog entry title. *grin* Not sure why I find this such a difficult thing to do, but it is what it is.

Another gorgeous day yesterday with the sun shining. The only major downside to all the sunshine after all the rain we have had.....mosquitoes! This is the worst season we have ever seen. The moment you step out onto the grass in the back yard, it's like a swarm..."hey guys, it's fresh blood!" It's not bad if you stay off the grass and away from watering the garden, but in order to water the garden, you have to step on the grass...great dilemma!

My positives:

It's Payday today!
Half way through the work week.
One more sunny day in the works...then rain again...then more sun!
Love that God waters my garden more than I have to.
My Juicer is in and I get to go pick it up today. It is great that my points from the grocery store I shop at cover the cost...nothing like a useful "freebie".
Farmer's market tonight and tomorrow night.
Blessed with another day to be all that I have been created to be.

Have a wonderful day,
Hugs,
Wanda

  

  Member Comments About This Blog Post:

MAURIZIA 7/6/2011 12:13PM

Hi, Wanda. I think you need some Wellies for watering the garden. Mosquitos - yikes! All my *squite* bites swell enormously...so uncomfortable! Enjoy the sunshine! Hugs and blessings. Report Inappropriate Comment

My long weekend is over and it's back to work I go.

Tuesday, July 05, 2011

What a beautiful day yesterday was. A day spent all by myself and lots of meditation time in the sun. It was so nice to have just quiet around me and feel reconnected to the earth.

I spent some time also working in the garden and then on the internet looking for some new recipes. I found one that I decided to give a try. I had purchased some pears and was looking for ways to use them up. Came across a recipe called "Creamy Pear Pie". It sounds great, but I wanted to make sure that I cut some calories in it, so of course adjusted it to reflect that. Instead of using a pie crust, I left that out all together and just made it in a deep dish. Instead of sugar, I substituted agave and less that what was called for with the sugar. I must say, it turned out great! A dessert I will definitely make again.
I also used up the last of my eggplant and made eggplant parmasean, and as usual, made my own substitutions. I am so bad when it comes to recipes. I find something that looks great and sounds great and then I modify it using what I have on hand. I'm not sure if I've ever followed a recipe completely *grin*

My Positives:

A wonderful day yesterday just recharging and preparing for the up coming work week.
Short work week.
Sunshine... ahhhhhhh
My garden and all the ideas for harvesting that run through my mind.
It's a new day and I'm ready to face it.


Have a wonderful day,
Hugs,
Wanda

  

  Member Comments About This Blog Post:

MAURIZIA 7/5/2011 8:18AM

Wanda, I agree on what a nice day yesterday was. Spent it alone (well, with the girls)...and meditated, read some mags that had piled up, did all my PT exercises, watched some things I had taped...and searched instead for a baby shower gift, a new cover for my iPad (since my boss sent me a 20% off coupon), then watched the national 4th of July celebration on PBS. I do the same thing wit recipes!! All except my mom's cookie recipes...one year I didn't and several giftees told me they didn't taste right! :) Have a lovely day...I've a short return-to-work day - PT at 9:30 and the orthopedic surgeon at 2 PM (which means I'll finally see him about 4 PM!!). Hugs and love. Report Inappropriate Comment