Musings from the Texas Hill Country

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59506529209906176862011-12-10T13:22:21.780-06:00Musings from the Texas Hill CountryLynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.comBlogger4421100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-21778606434781797492011-05-30T10:17:00.000-05:002011-05-30T10:17:56.709-05:00Not in the Mood

I'm just not in the mood to write for the blog because I have nothing but complaints. Since September 15, 2010, we have had 4 and 3/10 inches of rain and our most dry season - June through September - is just ahead. Instead of winter gray outside to spring green we went straight to late summer brown and high winds since March. In my experience, you can water your garden with a watering can,

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-13003230886964585392011-04-22T07:30:00.001-05:002011-04-22T07:37:32.803-05:00Time Flies When You Are Having Fun

When I was at the dentist's office last week, my blood pressure was taken. I've noticed an increase over the past couple of years but ignored it until I saw the reading: 158/89. Yikes!! In addition, no matter what I cut out or include in my diet, I slowly add a couple of pounds a year. If I go down to about 900 calories a day, I'll lose weight. Need I mention how unpleasant I am when hungry

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-48196264109013144022011-04-21T13:37:00.000-05:002011-04-21T13:37:57.575-05:00Garden Chores

I've been in the process of critter proofing the big garden. Last year I wired about 80 feet of the 4x4 wire panels with about 24 inch chicken wire. Chicken wire is rough on the hands and did not finish wiring the other side because it got too hot. At first I thought there was only 60-70 feet left until I actually added the remaining perimeter which came to about 120 feet. Time wise it comes

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-42520183574744289262011-04-18T22:40:00.002-05:002011-04-18T22:46:39.756-05:00American Heroes Weekend

Luc and I joined Denise and Peaches of Penny's From Heaven for the American Heroes Weekend at Camp Mabry in Austin, TX. The two-day event included soldiers staging military reenactments, demonstrations by parachuting guardsmen, hands-on lessons in military vehicles, weapons displays, and an air show. Saturday was a beautiful day filled with American heroes with their families. It was such an

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-18355078313598770932011-04-16T08:50:00.000-05:002011-04-16T08:50:40.842-05:00The Brenda Photo Challenge - Spring

Spring is the theme for the Brenda Photo Challenge. When I hear noise coming from a bathroom window, I know this creature has arrived. A couple of years ago he attacked just about every window in the house for months. The next year he did not attack as many windows as the previous year. This year he only made enough noise for me to know he was back. We can now sleep late instead of being

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-53655902659489034062011-04-02T19:10:00.000-05:002011-04-02T19:10:50.843-05:00Straight Out of the Camera-Sunday

It's Straight Out of the Camera Sunday again. There are two rules: 1) photo must be taken by you, and 2) no tweaking but cropping is allowed. My camera was busy when I made a trip to The Natural Gardener this week. For more SOOC, go here. Until next time, God bless.

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-87647118286251722892011-04-01T20:24:00.002-05:002011-04-01T20:27:35.230-05:00Plant Protection for Nippy Springs

The Natural Gardner had wire cages wrapped in a frost protection material for an early start on plants that cannot take cold weather. The material looked like this found at Gardener's Supply. Any wire fence will do, but this is probably wire used when pouring concrete. This is one type of clip which can probably be found wherever fencing materials are sold. Some cages had only one layer,

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-30458586913715135682011-03-31T21:21:00.000-05:002011-03-31T21:21:04.076-05:00Inexpensive Garden Structures

When I'm looking for ideas to solve garden problems, I make a trip to The Natural Gardner in Austin after spending some time seeing what's available on the Net. I've been wanting to find a way to shade some of the veggies and really liked this structure which consists of U-posts, bamboo, and twine. I have some old T-posts which should do just fine and the most expensive item is the shade

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-70248092117534583532011-03-29T14:57:00.001-05:002011-03-29T16:37:25.765-05:00Progress in the Big Garden

While there are still veggies to go into the big garden, it is coming along nicely. I made a slight error when the 6 yards of a mixture of rose magic and compost was delivered. I had it put in the middle of the garden area thinking it would be easier to spread from a central location. We spread 6 yards of compost on the garden last year and really only needed to add about 3-4 inches of the

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-6330328598679805272011-03-28T15:50:00.004-05:002011-03-28T19:07:41.306-05:00I'm Back! And Plus Garden Stuff

After 3+ hours and 3 telephone calls to Dell, I received the replacement keyboard. I was assured on the first two telephone calls to Dell that the keyboard was on its way. The keyboard was not even ordered until the third phone call on Friday! It is not the same keyboard that was ordered for the computer, namely it is the cheapest available and not back lit. However, at this moment, I'm

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-86210851398529881532011-03-26T10:42:00.000-05:002011-03-26T10:42:07.807-05:00No keyboard--Mouse only

cut and pasted--keyboard on order pear trees Until next time, God bless.

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-45293584407343082672011-03-21T16:11:00.001-05:002011-03-21T16:11:26.300-05:0024 Hours Through the Eye of the Camera

Evidently the "little" garden is a busy place. For those that do not know, the "little" garden is in the corner of my yard and is completely fenced. The resident roadrunner drops in for a look around. Of course, it's not a mystery as to how he got in the garden. He or she decides to pose for the camera. The raiding bunny is back for more spinach and/or lettuce. The camera is pointed

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-48732779546628985612011-03-10T19:36:00.000-06:002011-03-10T19:36:21.112-06:00Early Morning Garden Visitor

How did it get in here? No holes in the fencing. Wire is in contact with the ground. Spots spinach. The smell test. Calls for more inspection. Apparently does not pass the smell test, and it's time to go. Where did it go? How did it get out -- the garden is enclosed. Camera is to be relocated to face the direction from which the rabbit first was seen. Until next time, God bless.

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-23945361987554367102011-03-04T20:51:00.000-06:002011-03-04T20:51:37.035-06:00The Kindle 3G + Wi Fi

Got the Kindle the other day and am loving it. It's easy to navigate and incredibly easy to download books. There is no wireless set up with this particular model because it has built-in free 3G connectivity which uses the same wireless signals that cell phones do. And, there are no monthly fees and you can download from just about anywhere without having to find a "hot spot." I ordered a

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-25275628365467483582011-03-03T09:26:00.001-06:002011-03-03T19:05:52.246-06:00Homestead Happenings

Let me introduce the newest addition to our homestead. At this juncture we are not sure of the gender, but it was born about a week ago. Its mother hid it out for about five or six days. The mother usually brought her calves up within a day or two; and so when we did not see this calf by Sunday, we became concerned that something was wrong. It is not uncommon for range cows to hide their

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-60197271102951000552011-03-01T20:25:00.000-06:002011-03-01T20:25:59.356-06:00Need A Tiller That Works?

I have been trying to get this Mantis tiller running for 2 weeks. The tiller has never been easy to start; and after starting, it was no easy feat to keep it running. Even after a trip to the repair shop last year, it was not much better. It would run for a few minutes then die. I did not want to buy another tiller because I knew this Mantis had not been used very much. I searched the

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-10959782615724713522011-02-28T11:57:00.000-06:002011-02-28T11:57:32.732-06:00First Peek

It has been a week since the asparagus were put in the ground. I'm amazed at the growth. The spears are not harvested the first year after planting the year-old crowns. According to eHow, the spears need to fern out for the roots to grow stronger. Artichokes are said to be easy to grow. This one had no leaves when planted last Sunday, February 20.I gave it a growth boost with

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-31685101074277638562011-02-27T14:41:00.001-06:002011-02-27T14:45:32.096-06:00Yahooooo & Yippeeeee!

At last! Luc is a certified Penny's From Heaven therapy dog! It's been a long time coming, but Luc finally accomplished not licking (kissing) when meeting people. Therapy dogs must not lick so as to not carry germs from one person to another. :D It's hard on him, but he realized that he gets lots of petting and love without giving uninvited kisses. Patsy and Denise from Penny's From Heaven

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-48980053100502532082011-02-26T11:18:00.001-06:002011-02-26T11:19:22.688-06:00The Brenda's Photo Challenge - Red

I made a mistake last week and posted my photos for the challenge. However, I have one more red photo. Go here for more Brenda's Photo Challenge. Until next time, God bless.

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-20430107949206436902011-02-24T20:32:00.002-06:002011-02-24T20:43:35.900-06:00Garden Woes & Rewards

The Farmer's Almanac said this is the best time to plant potatoes -- I never met a potato that I did not like. So, I got busy preparing the soil and the potatoes. I bought some red seed potatoes a few weeks back and the instructions said to place the potatoes in a window that gets quite a bit of sun for a couple of weeks to encourage the eyes to bud. Next, cut the potatoes into pieces but be

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-29436959160421112622011-02-24T09:33:00.000-06:002011-02-24T09:33:02.146-06:00A Present to Me

Well, I did it last night and ordered a Kindle 3G reader, a Kindle jacket, and a light from Amazon. When the Internet went 24/7 back in the early 1990's, I started getting the news online. Research is at your fingertips and a snap online. I simply quit reading books and dropped all magazine subscriptions because about sixty percent plus is advertising. If I was interested a magazine article,

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-51595960864988233392011-02-23T20:15:00.001-06:002011-02-23T20:18:01.592-06:00Steak & Eggs

Steak with scrambled eggs is one of my favorite dishes. The ingredients are mainly leftovers. It's good for a brunch or dinner. The finished product -- too bad I didn't have some parsley to spread around for a more attractive presentation. But, what the heck. I did not think to take a photo until the eggs went in. Recipe 4 eggs Two or three dashes each of Worcestershire, Tabasco, and

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-7332900814922953092011-02-22T09:29:00.002-06:002011-02-22T15:11:30.741-06:00Square Foot Gardening Designs & Other Ideas

Square foot gardening is gaining in popularity with each passing year. Here are some examples that I found at The Natural Gardener in Austin, Texas, which may give you some ideas for your garden. This is a kit which looks to be quick and easy to assemble. Use whatever is at hand -- string for markers, some old wood, and pvc pipe fitted over rebar stakes for supporting a garden fabric to

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-8401784289607855242011-02-21T10:44:00.001-06:002011-02-21T11:09:01.737-06:00Garden Visitor

I bought some asparagus, artichoke, and bare root strawberry plants the other day and placed them in a recycled molasses tub in the little garden until I could get them in the ground. I was unprepared for planting the asparagus since there is a little more to planting asparagus than simply sticking them into the ground. A 3-4' wide trench has to be dug, mounds of enriched soil are made in the

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-62929733896803450142011-02-18T10:32:00.003-06:002011-02-18T16:35:14.924-06:00Brenda's Photo Challenge

NOTICE: THE CHALLENGE IS NEXT WEEK.....I GOT THE DATES MIXED UP Red is today's theme for Brenda's Photo Challenge. I asked myself where I could find plenty of red in one place and the answer was The Natural Gardner in Austin, Texas. Radio Flyers waiting for customers. Hardy geraniums are always popular. Metal flowers never die. A bright, red lawn chair is always a welcomed addition.

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-34281748381617389582011-02-17T20:27:00.001-06:002011-02-18T00:59:52.840-06:00Chores

I haven't written anything this past week or ten days because I am on a project. When there is a project, everything else can fall down around my ears. The project is to cut the agarita out of both sides of the fence. The last time we cut/chopped it out was in the Fall of 2009. This is an annual chore. Birds eat the berries, sit on the fence and deposit the processed berries. :D Once

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-24243243554615028992011-02-05T18:43:00.000-06:002011-02-05T18:43:33.509-06:00Straight Out of the Camera Sunday

Straight Out of the Camera Sunday has two rules: 1) photo must be taken by you, and 2) no tweaking. Maggie is trying to start something with Luc. She loves to poke him with her nose or nip around his neck. Luc is ignoring her. For more SOOC, click here. Until next time, God bless.

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-1741471972144159882011-02-04T08:43:00.000-06:002011-02-04T08:43:32.703-06:00SkyWatch Friday

Along with the rest of the country, we've been in a deep freeze since Tuesday. A slight snow finally arrived about 6:30 AM. It's stopped and the sun is coming out. Thank goodness, the well might thaw out and we can get water to the cows without having to carry it from inside the house to a couple of make-shift containers outside. Facing south. Facing north. Notice the cow-that-hates-me

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-88201588714312755062011-02-01T20:11:00.000-06:002011-02-01T20:11:10.135-06:00Weather Chores

It's always good to see hubby doing chores. I know, I know those of you getting the full force of this winter storm think we Texans are pansies when it comes to cold weather, and we are. Temperatures are predicted to dip down to 14 degrees tomorrow night. We probably will not lose power because the rains did not precede the winter blast, at least not yet. Hubby loading up firewood in

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-29389997186430755012011-01-31T14:45:00.000-06:002011-01-31T14:45:15.906-06:00Back at It

I don't know what happens when I go outside to do one little thing and then not come back into the house for 3 or more hours. This morning I went out to measure a wire cable that broke on the hay hauler so hubby would know the correct length. I didn't even want to be bothered with such a tiny chore. It was too early and I barely had enough time to drink one cup of coffee before looking for a

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-33749507209155388812011-01-29T21:27:00.000-06:002011-01-29T21:27:21.568-06:00Straight Out of the Camera Sunday

Straight Out of the Camera Sunday has two rules: 1) photo must be taken by you, and 2) no tweaking. First leaves on the bare-root strawberries that went into the ground last Sunday. Looks like we'll be having fresh strawberries by the first of April. :D For more SOOC Sunday, go here. Until next time, God bless.

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-657299855377337502011-01-29T08:40:00.001-06:002011-01-29T08:42:29.290-06:00The Brenda's Photo Challenge - Frozen

The only things frozen around my house are the peaches and cranberries in my freezer. lol The peaches are from my tree and the cranberries are from the grocer. When the temperatures sunk to freezing or below around my house, it's been dry. When hubby left early one morning this week, frost was on the windshield. He poured tap water on the windshield and left. I slept late that morning,

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-13695631158581583292011-01-27T12:39:00.001-06:002011-01-27T13:06:53.005-06:00Momma Cow and Calf, The Day After

Just for the heck of it I thought I'd post some pictures of the momma cow that hates me saga. She is standing guard over her calf which is unseen in the greenery behind her. She heard and saw me come out from our yard fence and turned her evil eye upon me. After the first photo, I went back into the house for 20-30 minutes. When I came out the second time, momma cow had wandered 50 or so

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-2854952099268856142011-01-26T21:56:00.008-06:002011-01-27T11:16:33.334-06:00A Day With A Momma Cow

On Saturday I posted a photo of the newborn calf and its mother. I was concerned 7 or 8 days prior to seeing the calf that something was not right with this particular cow and the expectant calf. I was so excited to see a calf and the mother Saturday morning that I did not realize that something was not "right." It wasn't until Monday afternoon that I realized that the cow had not expelled the

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-80885121761154714872011-01-24T11:56:00.002-06:002011-01-24T13:21:47.779-06:00Midnight Excitement

Last night around midnight as I was writing Dreary Again, the post just before this one, Maggie suddenly started sniffing, snorting, jumped off her sleeping chair, ran around the room, and over to the back door. Next I heard Luc's tags jingle; Luc was sleeping on the big bed behind the closed bedroom door. I got up from the computer, quietly opened the bedroom door, and found Luc looking out

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-37047429840109502432011-01-24T00:26:00.002-06:002011-01-24T00:31:28.504-06:00Back to Dreary

We had a couple days of sun shine, but come Sunday, it was back to dreary. In a way, I didn't mind too much because it is kind of nice to work outside with a slight mist in the air. I slept late and was totally surprised that the clock showed 10:10 AM when I got up. I woke up several times Sunday morning, peeked with one eye outside and thought it was about 7 or 8 AM. lol No way I could get

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-42501598936763679462011-01-22T19:27:00.000-06:002011-01-22T19:27:03.056-06:00Straight Out of the Camera Sunday

It's Straight Out of the Camera Sunday, a meme of Murrita 365. There are two rules: 1) photo must be taken by you, and 2) no tweaking. Cropping is allowed. Momma cow tending to her newborn calf. Our cows are range cows so our best guess is that this calf was born Thursday night. Usually cows will not bring their calves out for three or four days or up to a week; but the momma only

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-8967869909635864292011-01-22T11:41:00.004-06:002011-01-22T15:06:09.793-06:00Sun Shining At Last!

It has been dreary around here for weeks. BTW, Luc here. Maggie and I have been cooped up in the house for days because it was either rainy or too cold to stay outside for any length of time. Remember, Maggie and I are Texas dogs and we are use to mild or hot weather. Besides, Mom doesn't like for us to track in mud; and when we are wet, we have to go to our crates until we dry out. Bummer.

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-47229173107919439322011-01-08T21:34:00.000-06:002011-01-08T21:34:15.558-06:00Oh, My Aching Back

Last year I was late getting my garden in shape for Spring planting. I resolved to not allow that to happen this year. All that weeding, bending and stooping does a number on my back. lol Instead of waiting until after the weeding, etc., is done, I've started taking 3 baby aspirin and a very mild pain medication about 30 minutes before I go outside. I doubt I've taken more than 10 pills

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-80043949578220443722011-01-08T18:17:00.001-06:002011-01-09T00:18:38.358-06:00Straight Out of the Camera Sunday

It's Straight Out of the Camera Sunday time, a meme of Murrieta 365. There are two rules: 1) photo must be taken by you, and 2) no tweaking. Cropping is allowed. This was taken last May at the Lady Bird Johnson Wild Flower Center. A tepee made with cedar branches for climbing vine flowers. It would be an interesting addition to a garden; and if I am not burned out with weeding and

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-68469887222939664582010-12-31T19:09:00.000-06:002010-12-31T19:09:18.911-06:00New Year's Eve

What is going on in your part of the country or world? We've been experiencing mild weather and it's been sunny the last couple of days. With the new year just a few hours away, I've been hit with a spurt of energy. Something about a new year always gets me moving. (BTW, the repaired Canon camera arrived today from its second trip to the Canon Factory Repair Center. The shutter was broken,

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-61150600547192251832010-12-24T11:31:00.001-06:002010-12-24T11:35:47.075-06:00Merry Christmas

10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-29864902371752215552010-12-21T10:26:00.000-06:002010-12-21T10:26:00.050-06:00Winter Solstice Lunar Eclipse

I stayed up to watch the Winter Solstice moon eclipse last night. It has been close to four centuries (others say five centuries) since an eclipse of the moon on this day. Whether it is four or five centuries, it definitely was worth staying up late to see. Also, December 21st is my husband's birthday. The moon appeared in our sky in the late afternoon and grew incredibly bright before the

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-1168411851146123382010-12-19T11:38:00.001-06:002010-12-19T11:43:26.501-06:00The Big Test

The big test for therapy dog certification by Penny's From Heaven Foundation was Saturday, December 18, at 2 PM. As you know, Luc and I have been working towards this since the end of last June. Denise from Penny's From Heaven Foundation checks our tote bags to see that all items, such as a down mat, paper towels, antibacterial wipes, brush, bendryl, lint roller, water, water bowl, ID tags,

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-50063762978709719112010-12-16T07:20:00.005-06:002010-12-16T07:35:12.303-06:00Photo Textures and Effects

After reading Donna's blog the other day, I decided to see what Corel Paintshop Pro had to offer in its Texture menu. While I did an online class in Corel Paintshop, I haven't played around much with the software since the class. Donna, Made in Heaven, inspired me to see what can be done and I had a few spare hours. This is the original photo. I cut Luc out of the original photo, pasted

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-89907898298464740992010-12-11T18:58:00.000-06:002010-12-11T18:58:37.969-06:00Straight Out of the Camera Sunday

It's Straight Out of the Camera Sunday time again. There are two rules: 1) photo must have been taken by you, and 2) no tweaking. It's ball throwing time. How do you tell? Notice the lone shoe and the mouthing of a pillow? Luc will not stop gathering various articles until I put on my shoes and head for the door. He then leaves the stolen objects to ring the bell hanging on the door.

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-81054008194580619712010-12-10T03:58:00.000-06:002010-12-10T03:58:35.151-06:00Skywatch Friday

These two Skywatch photos were taken with my Canon camera when it was working properly. The camera was sent to the factory repair center on November 29 and returned to me on Wednesday, December 8. The camera worked properly for a few pictures then malfunctioned, i.e., the flash did not pop up and the shutter stuck. The camera will be on a UPS truck tomorrow to the Canon factory repair center

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-87902629837477933982010-12-09T22:03:00.000-06:002010-12-09T22:03:18.929-06:00My Camera

I sent my new Canon camera to the factory service center on November 29th. I was thrilled when I received it back from the center on Wednesday, December 8. This photo was taken the night the repaired camera was received. The flash popped up as it was suppose to do and the shutter did not stick. Looks good. This photo was taken tonight, the second day that the repaired camera was back in

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-62796073059291138532010-12-08T11:42:00.004-06:002010-12-08T20:16:59.684-06:00Christmas Blog Background and Banner

The last day and a half has been an exercise in learning more about Corel Paintshop Pro X3 and brushing up on HTML. For the most part, I'm pleased with the outcome. I wasn't so pleased at 4 AM, but after some sleep and more research this morning, I was ready to tackle HTML to change what I did not like on this template - the pink gradient across the top and centered the banner. Now that

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-70310612417230520152010-12-06T09:21:00.007-06:002010-12-06T19:25:32.393-06:00Oh Boy, Ooh Boy, Ooooh Boy

Oh boy, ooh boy, ooooh boy did I ever have a great time Saturday at the Christmas On Mercer Street fair, Stay n Play Pet Ranch, Home Depot and back to Stay n Play. It's Luc here. Mom took me on a field trip to end all field trips. First, we went to Stay n Play so I could run around on the agility equipment. I did the ring jump, the bar jump, weave poles, climbed an A frame, walked a raised

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-61056296479869484652010-12-05T11:45:00.001-06:002010-12-05T11:56:19.455-06:00SOOC Sunday Addendum

Here are the promised photos of this magnificent horse that was at the Christmas on Mercer Street fair in Dripping Springs, Texas. Up close this horse is incredibly sleek and glistening. I cannot get over the star burst pattern in his coat. On the practical side, though, I couldn't help but think of the amount of feed and hay needed to keep this horse. lol I would have taken a

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-74735871585954856382010-12-04T18:18:00.002-06:002010-12-04T18:47:20.608-06:00Straight Out Of The Camera Sunday

It's Straight Out Of the Camera Sunday, a meme by Murrieta 365. There are two rules: 1) Photo must be taken by you, and 2) no tweaking. Isn't this the most beautiful horse? He was at my town's Christmas on Mercer Street fair today. I used a Nikon Coolpic camera since my Canon is at the factory repair center. I'm so glad the Coolpic is still in working order even though the photos are not

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-5531905429827066712010-12-02T18:08:00.002-06:002010-12-02T18:09:54.929-06:00Just Another Lazy Day in the Texas Hill Country

The most exciting thing to happen today is a new kitchen faucet was installed. The old one, maybe 4 years, has been a constant irritation since almost the get-go. We'd have to position it just right or it dripped; and when you you use rainwater for household use, every drip is precious, particularly when you are in the Texas hill country where we may have a drought one, two or three years in a

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-5476049505065079572010-11-29T20:01:00.003-06:002010-11-29T20:11:07.199-06:00Field Trip

Luc and I took off this afternoon on a field trip as a part of his therapy dog training. He was totally wild jumping up and down, running through the house with a pillow in his mouth when I was trying to put on his vest, collar, scarf, and leash. I was dreading the outing since he was so wild; however, I was pleasantly surprised. As soon as we walked out of the house to the Jeep, he was an

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-9229027984970041162010-11-26T01:46:00.001-06:002010-11-28T13:49:49.297-06:00Thanksgiving Day

Today was a great Thanksgiving. I hope yours was too. My youngest son, his wife and his son came over from Bryan. Unexpectedly my son has to work tomorrow and they returned to Bryan this evening instead of staying overnight. Nevertheless, it was a great delight that they drove the 120 miles for dinner. I realized today that I do not use my china and silver as much as I should. That is

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-3183781811759050622010-11-25T07:03:00.002-06:002010-11-28T14:10:48.915-06:00Happy Thanksgiving

Psalm 92:1-5 It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto thy name, O Most High. To shew forth thy loving kindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night, upon an instrument of ten strings, and upon a psaltery; upon the harp with a solemn sound. For thou, LORD, hast made me glad through thy works: I will triumph in the works of thy hands. O LORD, how

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-51920577637622715532010-11-24T20:07:00.001-06:002010-11-28T14:11:29.767-06:00Happy Day Before Thanksgiving

No doubt most of you have been busily preparing for Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow. My son, daughter-in-law and their son will be driving over from Bryan for dinner and to stay the night. They have several dogs at home and cannot stay more than a night. One does not want to impose on a good friend for too long. :D Anyway, I'm so excited they are coming that I pulled out my mother's cornbread

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-48472559758197529982010-11-22T10:29:00.006-06:002010-11-28T14:12:09.574-06:00Back At It

Luc here. My mom and I were back to training again Sunday for the therapy dog certification. Patsy and Denise of Penny's From Heaven Foundation clowning around while everyone was getting organized. Here are Tuxon and Darlene. Tuxon is so laid back that he makes me look bad. He almost never makes a mistake. I've tried to talk to him, dog-to-dog, about being so perfect but Darlene and Mom

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-19379100961452287282010-11-19T21:31:00.004-06:002010-11-28T14:12:41.676-06:00Another Training Day

Last Monday and today, Friday, my mom took me to Stay n Play Pet Ranch for more training. By the way, my name is Luc. I keep hearing my mom talk about my excessive kissing. She is trying every trick she can think of to make me stop; of course, I know I'm not suppose to kiss everyone. But why would I stop kissing except when I smell delicious treats in her hand for when I do stop for a few

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-56710137086337705442010-11-14T16:57:00.003-06:002010-11-28T14:13:54.496-06:00Working Towards Certification

Today was the big day for those of us in the prep therapy dog training at Stay n Play Pet Ranch to work with Patsy Swendson of Penny's From Heaven Foundation. We had two hours of lecture and two hours of going through various scenarios that are encountered when working with patients at nursing homes, hospitals, rehab centers, etc. Bosley and Becky before going into the meeting. Sorry, Becky

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-36169565168893246662010-11-12T08:31:00.001-06:002010-11-28T14:14:07.843-06:00SkyWatch Friday

We are enjoying the clear, crisp, cool air of a Central Texas November evening. For more SkyWatch around the globe, click here. Until next time, God bless.

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-77835436553591064892010-11-11T08:01:00.001-06:002010-11-28T14:14:34.927-06:00Veteran's Day 2010

It is the Soldier, not the reporter,Who has given us freedom of the press. It is the Soldier, not the poet,Who has given us freedom of speech. It is the Soldier, not the politician,Who ensures our right to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. It is the Soldier who salutes the flag,Who serves beneath the flag,Whose coffin is draped by the flag.* God bless all those who are ready to give

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-50638191516066904272010-11-05T19:57:00.005-05:002010-11-28T14:15:30.663-06:00Smile, You Are On Camera

There was a flurry of activity today out here in little Dripping Springs, Texas, at Stay n Play. David Scott of KXAN TV in Austin is doing a series on the Penny's From Heaven Foundation, the Foundation's mission, and Patsy Swendson, Executive Director and Founder. It is a four-part series which begins airing on November 10, 2010. I haven't the time yet, but I understand the series will be

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-83000112495238417262010-11-02T19:06:00.000-05:002010-11-02T19:06:25.970-05:00I Voted Today

I voted today; did you? We voted in the late afternoon. I had a "procedure" this morning, and it took a little recovery time before I was ready to go to the polls. We've had early voting for a week or ten days, but we do not take advantage of it. Our precinct polling place. I would have taken more photos, but hubby was in tow. He is not understanding when it comes to waiting around while I

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-34352555551059323452010-10-30T23:06:00.000-05:002010-10-30T23:06:14.612-05:00Straight Out of the Camera Sunday

I haven't done a SOOC in a while. There two rules: 1) photo must be taken by you, and 2) no tweaking. I love remanents of old houses. I have no idea when this chimney and cistern were built but seeing them takes you back to a simpler life. For more Straight Out of the Camera Sunday photos, click here. Until next time, God bless.

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-90007524664543291082010-10-30T12:56:00.000-05:002010-10-30T12:56:52.742-05:00Homemade Yogurt

I've been eating plain yogurt with a teaspoon of cinnamon just about every day for the past few months. Cinnamon is reported to help regulate blood sugar; and since I'm hypoglycemic, mixing cinnamon with yogurt a good way to get it. Eating yogurt every day prompted me to get a yogurt maker. I chose this machine because it comes with seven glass jars with lids. The lids are neat. The top

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-83666152420950041132010-10-30T09:56:00.000-05:002010-10-30T09:56:19.977-05:00Visitors

I think we may have a diva here. Doesn't she pose nicely? Tried to get more contrast between her and the vegetation but she is wearing her grayed, winter coat. These ladies and fawn are just a few feet from the yard fence around the house. I never tire of seeing wildlife around the place. I always get a little thrill. :D Hope you do too. Until next time, God bless.

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-14062653225394817662010-10-27T10:12:00.000-05:002010-10-27T10:12:58.137-05:00Flu Shots

I haven't posted for about three weeks because I've been in a writer's slump. :D On Monday I got a flu shot and a pneumonia shot. I don't know if it was because I got two shots at the same time or not, but I have been really sick as if I have the flu. Yuk. I never had a flu shot until I got the flu in 1999. I think I was a teen the last time I had the flu. After the 1999 episode, I

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-42927066731407585332010-10-05T19:49:00.001-05:002010-10-05T19:52:35.822-05:00Luc on Therapy Dog Training

Since I got away with posting yesterday and Mom is out doing the elliptical machine at the moment, I decided to do another post on this "therapy dog" training business. Like I don't even know what it really means. I do know I have to behave the entire hour+ while training. Behaving means not kissing everyone in sight, not meeting and greeting other dogs, sitting for what seems like days but

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-35820902601657734932010-10-04T13:34:00.004-05:002010-10-04T14:25:43.951-05:00Luc Shows You How To Do Geometry and Algebra

My mom is outside doing the yard, so I thought I'd sneak in here to write my own blog entry. It's been at least a year since I posted. You know I've been in something called "therapy dog" classes. I love to learn new things, but geometry and algebra are my most favorite subjects. I don't mean to brag, but I'm quite good in calculating on the fly. Allow me to show you how it is done. I am

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-36028076536296092992010-10-02T19:32:00.000-05:002010-10-02T19:32:58.627-05:00Straight Out of the Camera Sunday

It's Straight Out of the Camera Sunday time. There are two rules: 1) photo must be taken by you, and 2) no tweaking (cropping allowed). Our weather seems to think it is Spring since we got 6 plus inches of rain in September. The flowers caught my eye as I pulled up to a stop sign along my regular route from my house to the highway. I've never seen this wildflower before and did not notice

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-1113916117944201172010-09-30T14:41:00.002-05:002010-10-01T19:01:50.619-05:00Nighttime on the Ranch

When you see an orange-red moon like this, you just know something is going to show up during the night. Of course, the dogs kept wanting back outside 3-4 times after the usual "potty" time before going down for the night. I'm never quite sure if there is something lurking in the dark outside the yard fence or if it is a ruse to get another treat. We had this visitor the next night. So,

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-53681676190983812692010-09-26T10:18:00.004-05:002010-09-26T10:33:39.813-05:00More Therapy Dog Training

Stay n Play started another prep, therapy dog class. Since Nicole and I were in the beta class, we've been invited to participate in this next 6-week session. Four signed up, but only two showed. It's a good deal for Nicole and I because it keeps our dogs in training until classes are scheduled by Penny's From Heaven Foundation. Meet Bosley. He has the sweetest face of which I forgot to

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-68157347966646197572010-09-25T20:30:00.000-05:002010-09-25T20:30:55.741-05:00Straight Out of the Camera Sunday

It's Straight Out of the Camera Sunday time, a meme from Murrieta 365. There are two rules: 1) photo must have been taken by you, and 2) no tweaking (cropping allowed). This family of barn swallows has grown so much that they built apartments, resting places, and another nest under the front porch. I think there were 5 sets of babies, 4 for sure. They come back every year to the same place

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-41174251267400944712010-09-24T20:10:00.000-05:002010-09-24T20:10:26.392-05:00The Brenda Photo Challenge

This week's Brenda's Photo Challenge theme is ORANGE; and when visiting my best friend in Houston a couple of weeks ago, I found these subjects while shopping at The Village. Isn't this tree trunk interesting? As we were walking back to our car, I found this very dignified lady with the sweetest smile taking a little rest from her shopping. I explained the theme for this week's challenge

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-24240958297621190762010-09-19T07:37:00.003-05:002010-09-19T08:21:47.782-05:00Penny's From Heaven & Therapy Dog Training

We had a bang up day at Stay 'n Play Pet Ranch where Luc and I have been in a prep course for therapy dog certification. Patsy Swendson, founder of Penny's From Heaven Foundation, spoke to us about the rewards of volunteering as a therapy dog handler and about what is involved. Patsy has put together a very professional organization and runs a tight ship. A schedule is being worked out for

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-78033170516545158632010-09-18T18:23:00.000-05:002010-09-18T18:23:14.898-05:00Straight Out of the Camera Sunday

It is Straight Out of the Camera Sunday time. There are two rules: 1) photo must be taken by you; and 2) no tweaking. I'm using my wildlife camera photos -- I placed the camera so I'm hoping that fits in the criteria. Thought this was a pretty good photo of a deer strolling by the camera. Since I've been messing around with the wildlife photos, I've begun to notice "eyes" no matter how

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-70662681451777351022010-09-17T09:12:00.000-05:002010-09-17T09:12:14.072-05:00Skywatch Friday

Houston, Texas skyline on Saturday, September 11, 2010. Most days in Houston have fluffy clouds above. For skies around the world, click here. Until next time, God bless.

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-82026219840704469632010-09-16T13:08:00.001-05:002010-09-16T13:16:38.219-05:00The Old Neighborhood

The trip down memory lane brought back so many wonderful memories. As we left The Village, I saw this darling house which is so typical of the 1930-40's era. After a couple minutes of driving, we entered the City of Southside, a 9-block incorporated city. I rode my bike 9 blocks to the fire station which had a bicycle rack on the side. I'd park my bike then walk across the street to West

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-90968003324209438522010-09-16T08:45:00.000-05:002010-09-16T08:45:56.614-05:00Houston & A Walk Down Memory Lane

I love the way things seem to fall into place without a particular plan. I was just going down to Houston to spend some time with my oldest and dearest friend. We ran around Friday to do some shopping. In the meantime, Patty, my dearest friend, invited her daughter, Julie, to go with us to lunch on Saturday. Julie's middle name is the same as mine; Patty honored me by giving her my name.

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-58900253212532120982010-09-13T08:35:00.023-05:002010-09-13T14:34:08.585-05:00Houston

I visited my oldest and dearest friend since the 7th grade this weekend in Houston. I lived in Houston 43 years before moving to the Texas Hill Country. What strikes me most as I get closer to Houston on the drive is the changing vegetation from brown to lush green. I do miss the green - not the humidity - but the intensity of the green and, at times, the hustle, bustle of the city. On my

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-50952602794870234672010-09-07T12:24:00.004-05:002010-09-07T12:45:56.661-05:00Hunting Wildlife, Part II

Eureka! At last, some wildlife captured on film (?), disk (?), digital (?). Film doesn't really apply anymore, does it. Deer are stirring around as the sun goes down. The two small outside circles call attention to eyes and the circle just to the right of the deer looks to be a skunk. I think Mr. or Mrs. Skunk lives under the red barn just a few feet to the left of this photo. When I let

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-74791948432379815782010-09-06T09:07:00.002-05:002010-09-06T09:13:41.415-05:00Hunting Wildlife

This wildlife photography thing is not as easy as I thought it would be. I set the camera in the big garden for 7 nights trying to catch the critter that eats cantaloupe. I moved it around several times to get a better angle. All I got was a couple of photos with one tiny shiny eye, sometimes two tiny shining eyes. After 7 days and nights, I wanted to get "something" and moved the camera to

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-53914172194166078942010-09-02T20:59:00.002-05:002010-09-03T08:08:41.977-05:00Sky Watch Friday

We've got a norther blowing in which means in Central Texas at this time of year that our morning temps may drop below 70 degrees. :D For those who are waiting to see what kind of critter is raiding the garden, all I have with the wildlife camera so far are two tiny, shiny eyes. Whatever it is, it is small; most likely a bunny. I moved the camera closer to the cantaloupe that seems to

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-82174815279971287692010-08-29T07:49:00.011-05:002010-08-29T14:03:10.052-05:00Straight Out of the Camera Sunday

It's Murrieta 365's Straight Out of the Camera Sunday time. There are two rules: 1) photo must be taken by you; and 2) no tweaking. To set these photos up, I mounted a wildlife camera in my garden to discover what kind of critter was eating just about every near-ripe and unripe cantaloupe in my garden; watermelons remain untouched. I woke up at 3 AM this morning and was too excited to go back

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-57840127448599314682010-08-28T16:15:00.001-05:002010-08-28T16:16:49.242-05:00Critter Watch

The wildlife camera arrived yesterday before noon! Needless to say, I am quite excited. The camera runs on 12 AA batteries which take at least 10 hours to charge. The first 8 were in the charger by 1 PM and the last batch were in by 11 PM last night. The software was installed this morning. And, finally all the batteries were charged up, camera mounted in the garden, and ready to see

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-65419969166814665102010-08-27T17:27:00.000-05:002010-08-27T17:27:18.214-05:00The "Little" Garden's Produce

The "little" garden has produced quite a bit for its size. Here are a few examples: The onions did well and will plant more next year. I've 7 tomato bushes, but the Roma are the biggest producers. The stands are falling over because I can just push the legs down about a foot or 16 inches before the ends hit rock. :D Nevertheless, it hasn't stopping the Romas from producing like crazy.

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-26121776106111984822010-08-27T07:05:00.000-05:002010-08-27T07:05:43.711-05:00Skywatch Friday

This dark cloud moving across our sky was not a tease but brought some welcomed rain. Not much rain, mind you, but 2/10's of an inch. Every drop counts in a Texas August. Go here for skies around the world. Until next time, God bless.

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-66706781512785134112010-08-26T14:58:00.000-05:002010-08-26T14:58:35.100-05:00A Friendly

A "friendly" in the big garden. Until next time, God bless.

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-52410059917173988262010-08-25T22:45:00.000-05:002010-08-25T22:45:39.221-05:00Therapy Dog Training, Part III

Today was our first field trip to the Stonebridge Health Center. One of the Stay N Play ladies' mother is at Stonebridge and a willing trouper in the therapy dog training. We are getting the dogs use to the new smells, sounds, and activity before going into the health center. Betty in purple is a dog lover, willing trouper, and is petting Zimi Run. Luc and me after about a 30 minute calm

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-62002278857878169722010-08-25T14:05:00.000-05:002010-08-25T14:05:39.979-05:00Pets & Their Allergies

I've got to write about this company because its products have helped Luc tremendously. When I run across something that solves a worrisome problem, I like to share it with the world. :D A little background: Luc has had stomach problems ever since I got him at 6 weeks old. He threw up quite a bit no matter what dog food he was on. His coat was very dull and tarter collected on his teeth at

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-67087175174381491452010-08-24T13:49:00.000-05:002010-08-24T13:49:16.141-05:00Securing the Garden

If you've been following the garden entries, you know that I've been increasing the security of the big garden. First to go up was the initial fence on two sides since on one side of the garden was a standing shed and on the other side a hay pen with 6' iron panels lined with 4" x 4" x 5' goat and barbed wire fencing. When 5 or 6 cantaloupes were eaten or nibbled on, I added a more secure

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-21763660616107810602010-08-21T18:55:00.000-05:002010-08-21T18:55:29.721-05:00Straight Out Of The Camera Sunday

It is Straight Out of the Camera Sunday again, a meme of Murrieta 365. There are two rules: 1) photo must be taken by you and 2) no tweaking. This sunflower bloomed on the wrong side of the fence: a few hours after taking the photo, it was gone. I noticed a couple of deer 20 or 30 feet from the fence as I walked out to the garden. A snack, maybe? Next year, sunflowers will be planted a

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-34765923007736344642010-08-19T09:58:00.020-05:002010-08-19T10:17:19.409-05:00Eureka! Luc Passed

Eureka! Luc passed the Canine Good Citizen test. It was a bit iffy; but, thankfully, we first did a practice test which gave me more time to work on the two items on which he did not do so well. He would not stay seated when the "friendly" stranger came up and when he was being petted. While one of the other dogs was going through the test, another classmate and I worked on it. Luc passed

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-49182883639515789962010-08-17T20:01:00.003-05:002010-08-17T20:04:38.324-05:00Getting Ready for the Big Test

Luc and I went to Stay N Play Pet Ranch to hang out for an hour or so yesterday. The purpose was to aid in getting Luc to sit quietly when someone approaches, to be calm when a dog enters the room, and to leave him with someone for 3 minutes while I disappear from his sight. The object is that he remains calm and doesn't whine or act up when I leave. He passed that one with flying colors!

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-11697456204900464572010-08-16T12:28:00.001-05:002010-08-16T12:29:22.762-05:00Therapy Dog Training, Part II

Our Therapy Dog Training class has had two official Wednesday sessions plus one supplemental Friday evening session to get the dogs ready to take the Canine Good Citizen's test this coming Wednesday. Luc is doing pretty well with a few minor weaknesses; but today we are going to the kennel to work on those two problems, hmm, maybe I should say three, four (?) problems. lol The goal is to get

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-77892102165407642842010-08-12T08:55:00.001-05:002010-08-12T09:02:55.635-05:00Garden Solutions, Hopefully

As mentioned previously, gardening in Central Texas presents a challenge. The soil is thin and full of rocks; and, then, of course, there are jack rabbits, cottontails, opossums, raccoons, foxes, and deer -- all of which are attracted to growing veggies and melons. Last year I made a tiny garden in a corner of my yard and had success with a few things such a few zuchhinis, some broccoli and

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-68381989118333573622010-08-04T23:07:00.001-05:002010-08-04T23:08:15.197-05:00Therapy Dog Training, Part I

Luc has two speeds: on and off. Luc and I had our first Therapy Dog training class. There was a change of instructors and class time because the original instructor had a family emergency and returned to Dallas. Originally, I was told Luc would need to pass the Canine Good Citizen test in the first class or drop out if he failed. However, the new instructor has changed the test requirement

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-11639820691939582042010-08-03T12:46:00.001-05:002010-08-03T13:22:57.568-05:00More Texas Sculpture II

Here are three artist interpretations of our famous Texas Longhorn. While I cannot say for sure, this artist may have used barbed wire then torched the "barb." Whether barbed wire was used or not, think of the hours it took to lay one strand of wire at a time. You are greeted by this sculpture when you drive into The Old Oaks Ranch Fiber Arts Center, located on Old Oaks Ranch Road off RR 12

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950652920990617686.post-50398361248332851182010-08-03T09:53:00.000-05:002010-08-03T09:53:48.624-05:00More Texas Sculpture

Here's a companion piece to the blue horse in this week's SOOC Sunday. I wish now that I had included the title on the base of the sculpture.

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