I think I have finished the stone steps. At least everything is in place, and I don't anticipate any more big stone moving of major proportions. I'll have to keep adjusting and filling for a while, but that is about the extent of the labor. I hope.
I have a little rock work to do elsewhere, but I'm talking about smaller stones. Small potatoes, compared to what I've been doing! Just some edging stones to be placed in a few spots, and that isn't a big concern. I "borrowed " a few stones that I needed and that fit into the steps, so I will need to replace those with others.
I'm becoming happier every day with my garden. Despite the loss of a few plants, the ones that are there continue to thrive, spreading (where appropriate), blooming, and looking better and better. If most of this survives and reblooms next year, I'll have it made. I may not even have to buy many plants next year. I know, I know!! I probably will anyway, but the operative words are "have to."
Now, it is Tylenol time again. So far, that has averted the severe soreness, and working a little each day keeps the muscles mobile. That's a good thing. And I hope Tylenol give me the same pleasant dreams I had last night.
Last night I dreamed the best dream. My son, his wife and daughter are coming next week for a visit, IRL. Well, my dream was about that. I dreamed that I looked out the window and my two granddaughters, Kylee and Lexie, were walking toward my door, their arms around each other, and chatting as teenagers will do. They are 14 next month and 13 respectively. I went to the door, and looked over the railing of the deck into the driveway and saw Scott and Connie, but also my daughter, Terri, Lexie's mom. There was a Jeep that Terri had driven up in, although I don't know how I would know that. She looked up at me and said "We thought we would surprise you!" Woohoo!! I didn't see Kirk or Philip, but I know they were there, too. What a fabulous, happy dream! Yeah, I would like another great dream like that!
OK, need to fix dinner for me and The Kids! Au revoir!
Ahhh... thank God for Tylenol! Don't go overdoing it on the stones now. I looked back on your old post when you were first making the steps. I've been there... done that... and I KNOW it's a LOT of work.
ReplyDeleteIt is a lot of work, but when it comes together, it makes me so happy to see what I have accomplished. I like being surprised that way!
ReplyDeleteYour place will just about be perfect for your guests and I think you will enjoy them all the more for the hard work you've done to make your house a home. My daughter is coming from California to visit me next month, and I am so excited. BTW Lyn I love really good dreams like that;)
ReplyDeleteI rarely remember my dreams, Moni, but when it is one as sweet as this, I'm really glad I did! My DIL says she has a plan to get us all together. That would be so awesome!
ReplyDeleteI happened across your blog today, and I'm glad I did. I read through a lot of your recent posts, and I really love your positive outlook and perspective on life. This is a great place to stop by, and I will definitely drop in from time to time in the future. Best of luck to you.
ReplyDeleteWell, thank you, Jeremy! Glad to have you here. I'll be over to visit you in a bit, too. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is great news. I'll be interested to see how the garden grows. Hope you don't have anymore heavy rock work to do.
ReplyDeleteLinda, now all I have to do is move little ones and keep repositioning the big ones till they all fit securely. Whew!
ReplyDeleteDon't you just love wonderful dreams!!! I bet you wanted to fall back asleep and try to get back in your dream. I always do that when I wake up from a good dream.
ReplyDeleteI am so excited for you that Scott and Connie are coming for a visit. Don't forget to take LOTS of pictures.
I do! To finish a good dream is always a wish upon waking. Yep, I'll take pictures if I don't forget it in the busy-ness! No, I'll remember.
ReplyDeleteI am in need of a tylenol. I had a deep tissue massage and learned to curl yesterday. I am sore. I should probably move around today but all I want to do is relax! Hope my muscle don't tighten up tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteBtw, in response to your comment on my picture blog about having some stones that need throwing around: no thank you! Not today, at least. Maybe if you have pebbles that need moving....
Mary, pebbles labor is appreciated, also!
ReplyDelete“Nobody trips over mountains. It is the small pebble that causes you to stumble. Pass all the pebbles in your path and you will find you have crossed the mountain.”
See, if you move pebbles, you move mountains.
Don't cha just love dreams like that! I had one the other night but I can't post it, LOL!!!
ReplyDeleteGlad your done with the rocks Lyn, that's really a lot of work. I understand about the flower thing! Most of mine are doing well. Only had a few that croaked! Love Di ♥
Di, I really want to hear about that dream!
ReplyDeleteThe rocks .... I'm still adjusting and I will for a while, but it's not a big deal any more, just a tweak here and there.