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We got snow yesterday and more cold temperatures are in store for the rest of the week. It's April and I've been cold since October. I am so ready to "feel" Spring and smell the sweet air that comes with it. Last week it was nicer, in the 60's and I actually got to open the window in my study here where my computer is. The birds sang praise too and it was glorious. One thing I love is Spring Cleaning. What a wonderful feeling it is for me to open up all of the windows, clean the winter layers off of them, wash the curtains and dust the walls. No furnace running to stay warm - I can get that for free and it smells better.
This year I decided to try my hand again at growing flowers from seed. I have tried many other times in the past but haven't had the best luck. I'll keep trying. I really want to save money on flowers this year. My ulitmate goal is lots of pretty flowers in containers. Last year I planted two Hydrangia under the big window in front of the house. They were discounted/end of season plants but fairly large. I hope they survived the winter and will grace me with beautiful flowers this summer. In the back yard I have a couple of major challenges. The first being two large piles of broken up bricks that Tom has dumped back there. He rebuilt the front steps and the first pile is the remains of the old steps. The second pile is from the old patio at their other property in the city that he rebuilt last year. Underneath those two ugly piles is a lawn that is a disaster. When Tom's parents lived here his father had an inground pool installed. It took up 95% of the back yard. Tom grew up, moved out and his father passed away. His mother had the pool filled in with rocks. All rocks. Then they put a thin layer of dirt over it and grass seed. Well, lets just say no grass will grow.....only weeds. You can actually see the outline of what Tom calls his fathers "ghost" in the summer. So I am trying to think up cheap ways around this. I'm pretty much down to putting a layer of Landscape fabric down, then patio blocks of some sort and then mulch. Even though I don't have any outdoor furniture I'm hoping to pick up a couple of chairs or something so that I can sit out there. Maybe have a friend over and relax outside. I'll put my containers of flowers around and try to make a nice little sitting area. That's the plan......we'll see. Even patio blocks can be pricey.
Only 5 more weeks and I'll be in NY city!!! I just can't wait! I'm working every chance I can to gather as much $$$ as possible. In May the city will be warmer and it'll be nice to walk around without the bundles of jackets and hats etc. I love the freedom of un layering! My photography class starts the end of April so I'm hoping to learn enough about my new (to me) camera to get some nice pictures. Also, I am planning out the things I want to see and do. Of course shopping is a must, but I would like to go to Ground Zero, The Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, St. Patricks Cathedral and so on. Plus 4 days away from work will be golden. My only problem is leaving Honey behind. I hate that thought. She'll go to Sue and Tom's for the weekend and will be spoiled and loved, but she won't be with me. :(
