Not Much New

I know it's been a long time since I posted............but seriously, there isn't much to report on.  I have been working mostly full-time and visiting Aunt Peggy regularly, and visiting Gramma Grace less regularly.  Poppa has been keeping busy....

.... the little bathroom on the main floor used to be full of teddy bears - complete with teddy bear wallpaper...........

.... is now done is shades of grey - the same greys as the second floor bathroom and just a few bears - who are shown off to better advantage without all those bears on the wall - don't you think??  Oh yes Poppa got to put in a couple of his cardinals too - can you see them up on top of the cabinet?   And, that's not all Poppa has accomplished lately....

.... he has been diligently watering all his flower beds while the temperature has been soaring.  And, he has also....

.... been working on Poppa's Park.  The roses in the corner flower bed were not doing well, since that corner is too shady now for roses to flourish - all Poppa's trees have become full-grown and shade-producing!  That is a good thing for hot summer days, but not so great for some of the flowers he used to have there.  So....

... he re-vamped the former rose garden, which now looks like this!  Isn't it pretty?  And the bed where the irises used to be....

... now looks like this.  The plants in both these locations will be prettier next year when they've had time to grow and fill out... but right now they look really nice and are all shade friendly plants.  We're not sure about the petunias in the shade, but we wanted a little bit of colour until the other plants fill out a bit.  Of course....

.... the birds still have to share their bath with some pretty flowers, and.....

......... the garden table appears to be blooming!  Then to finish off your tour of the park... there is this.........

.... this flower bed is just the same as always, and....

......... the peonies are putting on a beautiful show.  Of course, the front of the house....

... is looking spiffy too - thanks to Poppa's hard work!  Me?  Well, as I said, I've been working.  I, unfortunately, abandoned my last project.  I wanted to do some repair work on a lacy jacket for Liz - but the damage turned out to be rather extensive, and I couldn't repair it to my satisfaction - so I decided it would be best not to tackle it.  So - instead - I made a pair of socks!  Are you surprised?  I bet you're not!  I have eight pairs in the sock bin now, and will soon put them up for grabs.  If you are already thinking of cool weather, consider getting a pair now!  I'll keep you advised.  I'm wanting to make a few more pairs - so you have a good selection to choose from.  The bears?  Well, they are staying indoors most of the time, since that hot weather and bright sunshine causes "fur-rot" and neither of them want to risk it!  So....

... Taffy put on a sundress (I know - a bit of a contradiction) on, and Squeegie..........

.... well... he's just hanging around hoping for cooler weather so he can go outside with Poppa!  There are....

.... strange things going on at work too, but this blog is long enough.... I'll fill you in on that in the next installment!