Monday, June 28, 2010
FINALLY, A PAPERLESS NEWSLETTER
Remember the old Newsletter we published a few years ago? Was a great concept, but a trifle tedious because of all the steps involved, and the cost of copying and mailing. This electronic version will put information in the record--information which could become more meaningful in years to come for those whose interests include family history.
Things happening here include a clearing up of the property by Bob who spent the day (yesterday) cutting the grass and trimming bushes. We look comparatively competitive with those neigbors to whom such things have a high priority.
Our garden was being devastated by deer who would chew off the tops of our tomato plants while a family of groundhogs and at least one rabbit munched on the lower parts. I did some research on the internet and found the suggestion that placing Irish Spring soap around the area will keep the deer out. They hate the smell. Turned out everybody I mentionred it to had heard about it. I tried it and so far the tomatoes are rebounding well. I read some suggestions about homemade sprays using things people have around the house. The result was a combination of tabasco sauce and Joy Liquid soap. That seems to help, too.
Maybe I can go ahead with my plan to hire illegal aliens to harvest all the stuff at the end of summer.
Moe and I play pool at the senior center about three times a week, and Moe is progressing nicely. As for me, I keep up a running banter during play so that my ineptitude will be disguised--they will think I could be a good player if I stopped fooling around. We have several pool gurus who teach us--but as one said "she listens and you don't"
Things happening here include a clearing up of the property by Bob who spent the day (yesterday) cutting the grass and trimming bushes. We look comparatively competitive with those neigbors to whom such things have a high priority.
Our garden was being devastated by deer who would chew off the tops of our tomato plants while a family of groundhogs and at least one rabbit munched on the lower parts. I did some research on the internet and found the suggestion that placing Irish Spring soap around the area will keep the deer out. They hate the smell. Turned out everybody I mentionred it to had heard about it. I tried it and so far the tomatoes are rebounding well. I read some suggestions about homemade sprays using things people have around the house. The result was a combination of tabasco sauce and Joy Liquid soap. That seems to help, too.
Maybe I can go ahead with my plan to hire illegal aliens to harvest all the stuff at the end of summer.
Moe and I play pool at the senior center about three times a week, and Moe is progressing nicely. As for me, I keep up a running banter during play so that my ineptitude will be disguised--they will think I could be a good player if I stopped fooling around. We have several pool gurus who teach us--but as one said "she listens and you don't"
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