The Garden Is In

Spent all day today tilling,fertilizing, prepping and planting the garden. After a full day, and I only fell once, all is ready to go (read grow.) I'll have to wait about 2-3 weeks and do some thinning. Then just wait and look forward with anticipation to some greens and beans. I planted Sweet Pickle Peppers, Zucchini, Pole Beans, Sweet Meat Winter Squash, Swiss Chard and Sugar Snow Peas. Linda planted Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cucumbers & Herbs. Only one item left, Acorn Squash if I can find them. I'm really glad it's done.

Dinner Guests

I went fishing Saturday and managed only to bring 2 fish to dinner. These boys were more than just a little interested. Looks like I'll have to re-design and repair the screen door today.

The Boys

I suppose yesterday's non productive fishing day made me really want to bring something home. So, Linda and I went to every animal shelter in the Spokane area and we found these two guys. They are 9 week old Australian Shepherd/Terrier cross litter mates. The all black one is named Oliver, and the black and white is Dexter. Neither dog is housebroken, but they are a bundle of energy and bring us both much laughter.

Marshall Lake Fishing Trip

Well, it's May Day and Sean and I decided to go fishing at Marshall Lake. We planned on leaving home at about 7:00 A.M. and we left right on schedule. It was sprinkling when we left, but the weather promised to clear within an hour or two. We headed out, optimistic that today was going to be THE day to go fishing. When we arrived at the lake, we were greeted by quarter sized snow flakes. We could barely see across the lake. The snow wasn't sticking but it was too heavy to even consider launching the boat. With fading optimism, we retreated to the comfort of home. Shore lunch was on the kitchen counter.