Up Goes the Snake, Down Comes the Snake

May 8, 2026 On April 25, we decided to sit out on the front porch. Bruce headed out first to set up the mosquito repellent device. As I came out he said, “Be careful and don’t step on the snake.” I stopped at the top of the steps to see where the critter was. I […]

House Walking Tour of Sheffield, AL

May 8, 2026 Saturday, April 25, was the last walking tour of Sheffield, AL for 2026. Since we enjoyed the business tour so much, we decided to go to the house tour. We enjoyed seeing the various homes and hearing stories about them. Andrew Jackson camped in the area on his way back from the […]

Having Lunch with Friends and Playing with Their Dogs

May 8, 2026 On April 24, we visited our friends in Rodgersville, AL for lunch. Jenny made a delicious lunch for us. After eating, we hung out. Jenny and I went outside and discussed what type of trees she would like to plant. Bruce and Tim talked about guy things. We all sat and talked […]

The Pictures Don’t Provide a Clue – Warning Snake Picture

May 8, 2026 In looking at the picture s from April 23, I have no idea what we did. I suspect Bruce mowed part of the yard. It had been too long to remember what I did without pictures. Anyway, here are the pictures I took. I included the picture of slanted Bruce because I […]

Planting More Trees

May 8, 2026 Update on May 8 to correct type of tree planted On April 21, the gas company came out and marked the gas pipe. It runs on the south side of the driveway veering away from from the driveway at at the circle to connect to the meter. We talked to the gas […]

Bitten by the Purple People Eater aka Gallbladder Removal Surgery

A summary of my surgery of having my gallbladder removed.

Home from Surgery

May 6, 2026 I am back home from surgery. The surgeon told Bruce it well. I am still woozy from the surgery. The drugs they gave me have made me very sleepy. I had planned to walk around a bit, but I am too unsteady. I don’t wanna take the chance of a fall while […]

Not Posting Much Right Now

Trying to get everything ready in the garden and orchard ready before surgery.

A Date Night: Dinner and a Show

April 28, 2026 Least you think Bruce and I work all the time every day, we do know how to have fun. On Tuesday (April 21), I had a neurologist doctor’s appointment. After my appointment, Bruce and I went to Senor Tequila in downtown Florence, AL for dinner. We sat upstairs, enjoying the ambiance and […]

Planting Alpine Strawberries and More Rhubarb

April 28, 2026 On April 20 (Monday), I planted the two rhubarb crowns that I bought. I was rather disappointed with their appearance. They looked like they had mold on them. I planted them anyway in hopes of the crowns growing. I transplanted the alpine strawberry plants that I had been growing in one of […]