Progressive Garden 2008
May 27th - Well, guess what! Ells took another look at the corn and said the sprouts had grown quite a bit more than he thought and we needed to plant it tonight. I whined a little but then got ready and we both went out and went to work. We planted 400 corn seeds - 8 rows. Ells dug and covered the rows. I planted them. It was gratifying to have it done and a good feeling to know we will have food to eat in a couple of months. (so what if we can't walk for a few days) In a few days I will post another picture.
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May 27th - Arlin came over yesterday afternoon and tilled up the rest of the garden. What a great neighbor, son-in-law etc etc. He and Neil are both busier than bees and yet they find time to squeeze in a helping hand when they know we really need it.
Both Ellsworth and I were too bunged up to do any planting yesterday but today I was able to plant quite a few things. The corn is sprouted about an inch long but Ells feels we need to wait a few more days before planting. Our pole and bush beans are the same way. We will wait a little bit longer. I will get some winter squash plants tomorrow (I hope) and put them in.
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May 24th I am sooo excited! The potatoes are coming up! The red potatoes that we planted last year and saved a few for seed - they are delicious and kept so well all winter out in the old chicken coop despite the fact that it leaks and needs to be torn down.
We didn't have to buy potatoes all year long and I canned quite a few also to be used in stews etc. I think I will be able to make scalloped potatoes out of them - we will see. The corn is in a tray starting to sprout so as soon as the rest of the garden is tilled for the second time, we will plant them.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
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Uncle Ralph
June 25th - As most of you know, Ralph had a complete hip replacement over a week ago and is mending pretty well we think. The first surgery was not healing right - it was crooked so they decided to finally do this surgery. He should be much better off once it is completely healed.
It was quite an ordeal for him
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As most of you know, my brother Ralph was in a horrible car accident yesterday morning (Sat Apr 19th) Actually it was about 1 o'clock in the morning. He was on his paper route and driving along about 60 miles an hour he said when a car came over the hill and was in his lane. He had no time to do anything; the car just hit him head on.
We are all feeling fortunate that Ralph is still with us. He was hurt quite badly with several broken bones. However, he didn't lose consciousness, which means a lot and he is trying to keep his spirits up which means a lot.
Neil kindly drove mom and I to the hospital in Tacoma yesterday and we stayed there and visited with his family until he was out of surgery and then out of the recovery room. We did get to visit with him for a while in his room. He is in a lot of pain but they have changed his pain medication now and it is helping him.
Here is his address if you would like to send him a card which I know he would enjoy receiving.
Ralph R. Dahlberg Room 516 J Wing
Tacoma General Hospital
315 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
PO BX 5299
Tacoma, WA . 98415
It was quite an ordeal for him
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As most of you know, my brother Ralph was in a horrible car accident yesterday morning (Sat Apr 19th) Actually it was about 1 o'clock in the morning. He was on his paper route and driving along about 60 miles an hour he said when a car came over the hill and was in his lane. He had no time to do anything; the car just hit him head on.
We are all feeling fortunate that Ralph is still with us. He was hurt quite badly with several broken bones. However, he didn't lose consciousness, which means a lot and he is trying to keep his spirits up which means a lot.
Neil kindly drove mom and I to the hospital in Tacoma yesterday and we stayed there and visited with his family until he was out of surgery and then out of the recovery room. We did get to visit with him for a while in his room. He is in a lot of pain but they have changed his pain medication now and it is helping him.
Here is his address if you would like to send him a card which I know he would enjoy receiving.
Ralph R. Dahlberg Room 516 J Wing
Tacoma General Hospital
315 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
PO BX 5299
Tacoma, WA . 98415
Time Goes by
This past Friday night I rode with Neil and Maddy to the Elma Football Field to watch two of our grandsons play soccer.
Jesse Burbidge (Cindy & Arlin's) played for the Elma soccer team and did a great job. Dalton Newell (Eldon & Candy's) played for Tumwater. He did a great job also but was limited on the time he could play as he was plagued with a nosebleed.
It brought back a lot of memories of past football games. Eldon, Gordon, Garth, Aaron, Josh and Dan all played football for Elma. They loved it with a passion. I loved going to the games and rooting for the boys.
How quickly time passes. It seemed so strange to be there at the football field watching my children's children play. I don't get to go very often but enjoy it when I do.
Jesse is Captain of his team and will graduate from high school this year so he doesn't have too many games left to play.
It was good to sit with the family and enjoy their company.
Jesse Burbidge (Cindy & Arlin's) played for the Elma soccer team and did a great job. Dalton Newell (Eldon & Candy's) played for Tumwater. He did a great job also but was limited on the time he could play as he was plagued with a nosebleed.
It brought back a lot of memories of past football games. Eldon, Gordon, Garth, Aaron, Josh and Dan all played football for Elma. They loved it with a passion. I loved going to the games and rooting for the boys.
How quickly time passes. It seemed so strange to be there at the football field watching my children's children play. I don't get to go very often but enjoy it when I do.
Jesse is Captain of his team and will graduate from high school this year so he doesn't have too many games left to play.
It was good to sit with the family and enjoy their company.
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