tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post6861949437916605195..comments2024-03-18T23:51:47.809-05:00Comments on Two Men and a Little Farm: WEEKEND UPDATE1st Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-48313823729282049922017-02-20T20:21:44.920-06:002017-02-20T20:21:44.920-06:00those bags of soil weigh so much more than it seem...those bags of soil weigh so much more than it seems. I feel your pain. I bet your flowers are lovely. I bet the planter will work great. And being somewhat "portable" you can put it where it needs to be for sun. Fingers crossed for you!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-84155789077044391472017-02-20T20:20:25.617-06:002017-02-20T20:20:25.617-06:00We can't wait!! But alas, we will have to wai...We can't wait!! But alas, we will have to wait won't we? Ha. I like that phrase, sleep, creep and leap. I'll remember that. <br /><br />These were frozen peas, we don't eat anything from a can other than tomato products and beans. All other veggies just aren't the same when from a can (not "canning" of course that's the ultimate!).<br /><br />Not sure what our rain total was, 2nd Family's rain gauge broke, we're going to get them a new one. ;-)<br /> 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-29438503319594226012017-02-20T10:05:16.192-06:002017-02-20T10:05:16.192-06:00Thanks for the pictorial reminder. I am quite sure...Thanks for the pictorial reminder. I am quite sure you mentioned the location somewhere along the way. The picture makes it easier to visualize in the future.Practical Parsimonyhttp://www.practical-parsimony.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-42031300883332222242017-02-20T09:58:58.796-06:002017-02-20T09:58:58.796-06:00I hauled home a raised cedar planter and large bag...I hauled home a raised cedar planter and large bags of potting soil yesterday. Even with the hand truck, I couldn't move them. Sigh. Had to carry them till I could finally lean the thing back. The city house is already planted with flowers and shrubs, so thick there is no room for vegetables. Hence, the planter. Now I am wondering if the location will get enough sun. Guess, I'll find out.donna bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507579686738843451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-7838537075861000212017-02-20T05:01:33.333-06:002017-02-20T05:01:33.333-06:00I can almost see your mouth watering already just ...I can almost see your mouth watering already just waiting to pick that very first fruit from one of your trees.. hoping all your trees survive and that you will be blessed with much fruit.<br />Rule of thumb to remember when planting trees, shrubs, etc.<br />'The first year they sleep,<br />the second year they creep <br />and the third year they leap.<br />Them pork chops sure do look delicious as well as the peas. I like the frozen peas but cannot stand to eat canned peas. A mashed potato eater I'm not. I eat potatoes; just not mashed.<br />We received some rain early hours this morning but no serious storms here in our area. We received 2 inches or rain last week.<br />Would you believe that our yard actually needs to be mowed but that will have to wait till later in the week.<br />Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13106960827480062745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-77782281168446561582017-02-19T20:32:12.021-06:002017-02-19T20:32:12.021-06:00LOL! Well we do have mineral rights to the proper...LOL! Well we do have mineral rights to the property but alas, I don't think there are any oil wells I our area. But rest assured if there were, we'd be on it! Ha!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-52040214837631084212017-02-19T20:21:19.235-06:002017-02-19T20:21:19.235-06:00Aw, thanks for that. Yes, in retrospect that migh...Aw, thanks for that. Yes, in retrospect that might now have been the smartest. I will remember this for any future hauling trips, I promise. Thank you again! ;-)1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-22389132663442444782017-02-19T19:37:15.890-06:002017-02-19T19:37:15.890-06:00Just curious, since every farm in Texas has an oil...Just curious, since every farm in Texas has an oil well on it, where are you going to put yours? In the orchard or the front yard? :-)Mike Yukonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07615350717597229013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-62776032854503019712017-02-19T19:24:38.503-06:002017-02-19T19:24:38.503-06:00Could you please somehow tie down things in the ba...Could you please somehow tie down things in the back of the Jeep? If you have to do an emergency stop,those bags will slide to the front and squish you.. Yes,I'm a mom,and I worry.. and I've seen things happen :(peghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04676449572517853484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-31294799259800720832017-02-19T15:59:17.202-06:002017-02-19T15:59:17.202-06:00Thanks!! We are too (well, I am, I'm sure 2nd...Thanks!! We are too (well, I am, I'm sure 2nd Man is just waiting for the eventual harvest, ha). I updated the post to include a photo, you had a great question (and a few others have asked along the way as well). It's the 'backyard' directly behind the house (well, it's hard to tell it the photos but the closest row of trees is about 20 ft from the house). Thanks!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-62119075880676248132017-02-19T15:15:50.500-06:002017-02-19T15:15:50.500-06:00This will all be exciting. You can just step out t...This will all be exciting. You can just step out the door to pick a peach for dessert after dinner. However, I am still confused as to where this little orchard is located in relation to the house. Practical Parsimonyhttp://www.practical-parsimony.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-76328738318976408742017-02-19T14:01:22.197-06:002017-02-19T14:01:22.197-06:00Thank you! Yep, kind of excited for the tree plan...Thank you! Yep, kind of excited for the tree planting. And of course then the garden planting, ha. Dinner was delish!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-52417547966937450782017-02-19T13:16:52.554-06:002017-02-19T13:16:52.554-06:00Looking good! All the hard work is done! Now all ...Looking good! All the hard work is done! Now all is ready for the planting - the fun part. <br /><br />Recycled-recycled cardboard - you are the champion at recycling! <br /><br />Another scrumptious meal from 2nd Man! <br />Texas Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00547037404676565726noreply@blogger.com