Beds, Gardens & More!

So we finally broke down and ordered a KING SIZE bed! The only difference is that we decided to get one of those Tempur Pedic beds. My parents have one and so does one of my sisters and they seem to like it a lot so we thought we'd try it. The only problem is that we also had to get a new bedframe for it... since the two of us are genetically, yes genetically, incapable of getting only what we need for now. I'm convinced that it is written into our DNA that we must go all the way and get everything that we want. That said, we DIDN'T get the mechanized bed that tilts up. Not so much our style. So, now we're poor until Daddy Warbucks sells another house.

Speaking of houses, the air conditioning finally got fixed. As it turns out, the leak was behind the tiled shower. Fortunately, they didn't have to break through the tile, but were able to go into the drywall over the tile and fix it.

The next thing that's coming down the pipe is a fence. We would like to have one so that 1) the dogs can run around the yard w/out being hampered by a leash and 2) so that I can finally start working on a garden. I already have some plants started in pots so that by the time I get around to planting them, they'll be semi-large and somewhat established. So far, I have three climing red roses, nine Hydrangeas (some red, and some that change color depending on the season), and a boysenberry bush that I brought from the other house. It's actually producing right now. The other day, Dave's mom and nephew were in town. I took off all the ripe berries, smashed them up and put sugar on them and let it make a nice boysenberry sauce and then drizzled it over vanilla icecream. Delicious!

Have I mentioned about how I got a birdfeeder a few weeks ago? I had seen a nice one at Lowe's, but every time that I went, they were out of stock and only had the display model. Oddly enough, you can't order one from the internet unless it is actually stocked in the store that's near you. Now tell me, why in the heck would I go on the internet to buy something that's in my local store and pay shipping costs on top of that?!?! Go figure. Finally the birdfeeder came in and I put it out in my very empty yard. I was afraid that no birds would come to use it since there are no trees close to our house. Fortunately some house finches came by...and I think that they told all of their friends, because I had to refill it yesterday. :0) Dave's mom was kind enough to get me a quick-reference Baltimore area bird guide so that I could identify which birds were coming by. That was very nice of her. Now, I only need binoculars! Anyhoo... I have to go help Dave paint one of the bedrooms. It's called "Lazy Woods" by Duron... sorta a mossy green... muted... not strong.