Archive | May, 2009

The Spring That Wasn’t

31. May 2009

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So we’re starting June with ANOTHER frost advisory tonight. :-p and double :-p. We’ve had frost advsiories this late before, but it is very rare. I had the boys cover the tomatoes, eggplant, and pepper plants with buckets. The rest of the plants will have to fend for themselves, as they are too small and [...]

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Gobs of Gorgeous Gadgets!

29. May 2009

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OMG!! I found a really cool gadget website– specifically, a site with some extraordinary Alessi-design gadgets. Totally cool! Look at this floss holder! I think I love it! Here’s a banana boat Salt & Pepper shaker set! Related Posts:Another Cool Touch Light GadgetFirst Cabinets Installed!Powerline Technology Just Totally Blows My MindChanged My Mind With Lighting

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Amazing Grapes

28. May 2009

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How sweet the sound! And the sight! It’s amazing grapes, and we GOT THEM!! Wooooo! My grapevine survived its first winter, the scads of chomping, humgry deer, and the vicious Japanese beetle attack last summer. Now, it has to survive the bugs, the birds, strong winds, and curious children. Here’s hoping! Related Posts:AnticipationProgress, Sweet ProgressSpring [...]

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Don’t Fool Around with Asbestos

28. May 2009

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Many old homes are loaded with toxic stuff, mine included. My area of New York State has one of the highest levels of homes with lead-based paint in the state. A lot of these homes were built in the 1800s, before people knew (and even after some manufacturers knew) about the dangers of toxic products [...]

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Choosy Cats Choose Homeschool

26. May 2009

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HEE HEE! We saw this photo at Daisy the Curly Cat. Harley sure is burning the midnight oil! So are we, lately. :S Related Posts:So True!Interpreting the Mysterious CatLivvy’s Pet Blog Hop MemeFind the Kitty Friday 6/25

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