tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018402196949735412.post3777299903483146066..comments2023-10-23T12:18:13.201-07:00Comments on Sicilian Sisters Grow Some Food: HousekeepingStefaneenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08422241601075022500noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018402196949735412.post-56421758672542510992010-12-07T14:53:13.219-08:002010-12-07T14:53:13.219-08:00I have a question about your H20 system - is the h...I have a question about your H20 system - is the hose in your garden box a soaker hose, or the laser cut type hose? I have a laser cut hose with holes every 12", and it seems that there are always dry spots in the garden.<br /><br />Thanks!erikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905097002828343193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018402196949735412.post-27176260731254806322010-12-06T20:21:57.747-08:002010-12-06T20:21:57.747-08:00Heiko, thanks much! I'm so sorry about your ra...Heiko, thanks much! I'm so sorry about your rain and your terraces. It's so much work to keep them up. Mikey would love, love, love Eddie. I'm crossing fingers for an early spring.<br /><br />Thanks much, Erin. He's got his good points, definitely. I dreamt that I had a St. Bernard this morning!<br /><br />Mr. H., thank you. I was thinking about how intelligent Rowdy always looks and how dense Mr. Mikey seems -- but very cute! The soil building beans are also part of a lazy gardener!<br /><br />chaiselongue, I'm really missing the sun, I think. The short days are wearing on me. I forget every year how dull the darkness makes me feel. Must get more sleep, like a bear!<br /><br />Ribbit, thanks. We can't go on a walk without a lot of comments now.<br /><br />meemsnyc, a lot of neighborhoods have hives that are just under the radar. My neighbors wouldn't know if I had them if I didn't hand out honey. Check and see if there's a beekeeping association in your area. They're usually lots of support and help.<br /><br />kitsapFG, thanks much for your supportive words. I'm getting some activity back, it's just slower.<br /><br />Kristin, thanks! I forgot about the more kids thing. . . and less-easy kids too! Maybe I'll do some weeding this weekend and feel even more motivation.<br /><br />Dan, thank you. He is a lovely lovely boy.Stefaneenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08422241601075022500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018402196949735412.post-56982837845650819272010-12-06T20:11:53.647-08:002010-12-06T20:11:53.647-08:00Your new dog is adorable!Your new dog is adorable!Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743102355360873845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018402196949735412.post-90075854019986856682010-12-06T10:34:22.287-08:002010-12-06T10:34:22.287-08:00So happy to see/read your post! Remember you'...So happy to see/read your post! Remember you're homeschooling two more kids than last year? And the new dog? And there are always duldrums upon returning from a trip? Plus you came home to a jungle. It will take some time to put it all back together again. Have patience. I'll be reading what you write and so will others...Kristin https://www.blogger.com/profile/04323713538989288259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018402196949735412.post-69761768921252714592010-12-05T21:24:23.122-08:002010-12-05T21:24:23.122-08:00I am always amazed at the bee keeping process. It...I am always amazed at the bee keeping process. It sounds like the bees gave you a good harvest this year! <br /><br />You got a tremendous amount of work done in the garden considering you were having to provide the motivation as it was not just "occuring" for you lately. Sometimes, things just start feeling like work and that is a good time to step away and do something different for a while.kitsapFGhttp://www.modernvictorygarden.com/apps/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018402196949735412.post-91039886176965453342010-12-05T21:09:41.120-08:002010-12-05T21:09:41.120-08:00Mikey is adorable! Puppies are a lot of work. I&...Mikey is adorable! Puppies are a lot of work. I'm so jealous of your bees! My husband keeps talking about wanting to start a hive, but i don't think so in our neighborhood.meemsnychttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10584936035577822444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018402196949735412.post-6356299736972791192010-12-05T15:40:30.007-08:002010-12-05T15:40:30.007-08:00Glad to hear you're doing well if not just ver...Glad to hear you're doing well if not just very busy. Your new family member is just adorable! I bed he's a hunk of fur.Ribbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01460673212389110633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018402196949735412.post-53534212272362515162010-12-05T09:57:44.970-08:002010-12-05T09:57:44.970-08:00Good to see you back again and to hear that your b...Good to see you back again and to hear that your bees have done well for you. I love the idea of the 'honey money' taking you all to the snow! I think we all slow down a bit in winter, in what our minds can cope with doing and, physically, in what we can do in the garden. Luckily, nature allows us a bit of a break, or an easier time anyway, at this time of year!chaiselonguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11372135992072231446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018402196949735412.post-60738332651635631602010-12-05T06:18:23.759-08:002010-12-05T06:18:23.759-08:00It's very nice to here from you again and what...It's very nice to here from you again and what a beautiful dog Mikey is, you will have so much fun with him.:) Also, I really like the way you "planted" your bean residue.Mr. H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576034751522467377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018402196949735412.post-46908663347781104092010-12-05T05:18:54.509-08:002010-12-05T05:18:54.509-08:00Congrats on your beautiful Swissie! We lost our B...Congrats on your beautiful Swissie! We lost our Bernese Mountain Dog 2 years ago to histiocytosis. Those breeds don't have long life spans but wow do they make up for it in personality and sweetness. I'm sure he will be a wonderful part of your family!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06916896512933101955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018402196949735412.post-23175160778815430522010-12-05T00:44:27.149-08:002010-12-05T00:44:27.149-08:00Welcome back Stephanie, Hey don't beat yourse...Welcome back Stephanie, Hey don't beat yourself up too much. We've been having weird weather and a re well behind on many jobs. We've had a quarter of the olives turned to oil and are waiting for decent weather to get the rest in. Some of our terraces have collapsed in torrential rains, just to give you a quick overview of what's been happening to us while you were 'away'. Sounds like things are starting to come together for you though. <br /><br />Mikey looks a large baby and I'm sure a right handful. Him and Eddie no doubt would make great friends. Give my love to your family and hang on in there. It's worth it! I'm counting on the fact that winter has arrived early this year, so I'm hoping for an early spring too (next week would be good...)Heikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17999245793961798308noreply@blogger.com