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Getting to be fussier about the junk.in the.yard.  I had a helper yesterday to do the heavy stuff.  I had him dig up lamium...he got most of it  out but I would not say he did well. It still looks much better. He wet down and turned the composter which is SO heavy at the moment.  He also cleaned around the shed and we discovered a huge pile of animal poop that smelled like a dead animal  I'm not sure what to do about it.  We also cut up and trashed 3 kiddie pools.  Had a to cut them up in order to fit them into the trash can. He put Preen on all the backyard beds and spread crab grass inhibitor on front lawn. I did a dump run this morning and I'm done for the day. My son told me it was raccoon poop.  Apparently they have an outhouse...so to speak.  I covered it with Epson salts and they have been discouraged.  It does not smell as bad back behind the shed now. 

Arie made cinnamon buns.  I can't remember the last time he did that.  Frozen dough but a delicious gooey sweet  filling .

My vehicle is full! I had a young man help me in the yard twice last week and it''s starting to look pretty good! The plan was for him to help me bring yard waste to the dump.  I realized too late that it is still closing early (2:00) because of the "lock-down'. This corona virus has changed things! I am happy it is actually open so I am heading there this morning!

Mother's day is just another Hallmark holiday! It is sweet to read all those tributes on social media but ... If you are a mother, a happy day to you even if your kids are not very expressive! Here are some spring flowers for you!

The fence on the west side of the yard finally needed replacing. We bought 4 12 ft long 4x4 posts and cut them in half since we needed 7 new posts. We decided to use the old fence panels...they will last another 2 yrs or so.  Perhaps we'll be in a condo by then, who knows? Joe did the work and I supervised and held the tape measure and the level.  I also cringed as he stepped on yet another emerging hosta. Tip: If your hosta pips are out and you need a new fence---wait until fall.   I do know they will all survive but they will not be as becoming as they should be.  The WONKY fence! New posts in and looking strong! Bonus!! old timbers were cut and used for repairing the raised bed!

After getting up late (8 is late for me), enjoying some coffee and toast, reading a few chapters of my current book, checking out facebook, and gmail, I can't decide what to do today.  It's cloudy and cold...colder than normal for this time of year.  Get dressed and solve a problem regarding the bird feeders and the squirrels, make some masks, clean the house, do the laundry, dig up some weeds ... the list feels endless and without something to motivate me to get started , it is endless!! Where would you start? What motivates you?

May 5th, 1945 The Canadians and the Dutch celebrate the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands at the end of WWII.  Every year in the Netherlands there are many different ways to celebrate and this year is no exception BUT  the celebration will be very different because of the Corona virus.  Check out this link to see how they have adapted ---   https://www.dutchnews.nl/news/2020/05/sing-fight-cry-pray-laugh-work-and-wonder-the-dutch-celebrate-75-years-of-freedom/ THE TIES BETWEEN TWO NATIONS:  This coin pays tribute to the Canadian Army and to the people of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It is a celebration of the special friendship between our two nations and the close  ties forged in war. In the Netherlands, my husband, along with all school-aged kids, was given this cup to commemorate the 10th anniversary of  V day! Asher examining Opa's special cup!