tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post8565166659082852594..comments2024-03-19T07:05:39.186-05:00Comments on In the Garden: Rainy Day in Georgia!tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-5441149577916666992008-08-05T14:25:00.000-05:002008-08-05T14:25:00.000-05:00Thanks DP, I along with the garden and yard were v...Thanks DP, I along with the garden and yard were very happy for the rain.<BR/><BR/>Hi Phillip, we cannot go by the official rain fall amount as they measure it at the air port. We are not near the air port and have not had nearly as much as they have. Storms pop up all over the area but not on us this year! This happened year before last also but last year we were lucky and had some of the pop Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-29625941419399558242008-08-05T13:33:00.000-05:002008-08-05T13:33:00.000-05:00I don't think we've had over 1" of rain at one tim...I don't think we've had over 1" of rain at one time since early June. It's funny, it rains all around us but not in my neighborhood. Very frustrating! I hate to see the damage to your fence but I know you are thrilled to get the rain.Phillip Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01546160918395373740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-73886438138067251152008-08-05T10:58:00.000-05:002008-08-05T10:58:00.000-05:00Great job on the video, Skeeter! It rained and pou...Great job on the video, Skeeter! It rained and poured, I am so happy for you!<BR/>The grass does look very green, indeed!DP Nguyenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13729511776841579464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-43080963681496504822008-08-04T21:04:00.000-05:002008-08-04T21:04:00.000-05:00Hey Eve, we were on here at the same time. I wonde...Hey Eve, we were on here at the same time. I wondered why my comment was taking awhile to shoot off! Too funny. <BR/><BR/>Yep, we must live next door to them and we try our best to be us and do the right thing. They just dont seem to have common sense so we can only tolerate them.... I feel bad for the kids though as they seem to want to learn. We do what we can to teach them some things when theSkeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-24867846736468885242008-08-04T20:53:00.001-05:002008-08-04T20:53:00.001-05:00Jilly, this has by far been our worse year for rai...Jilly, this has by far been our worse year for rain. Pop up showers all over town but missing our yard. arggggg...<BR/><BR/>Christine, I hope you are able to get out and climb soon! I am so sorry to hear about Ginger, Sniff Sniff that really does upset me as I thought for sure that baby had a Forever home! I will keep my fingers crossed in hopes of a pee-pee recovery. Some cats do just want to beSkeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-78722570611475411872008-08-04T20:53:00.000-05:002008-08-04T20:53:00.000-05:00I'm so sorry about your tree. I had to cut my crap...I'm so sorry about your tree. I had to cut my crape myrtle way back because it was growing to close to a pecan tree. It grew back so fast, I was surprised. <BR/><BR/>I am thrilled to hear your voice and you did a great job on that video. I am a video virgin. I will take the plunge one day soon though. Glad you got rain. <BR/><BR/>Not too much you can do with neighbors like that, but clean it up. Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10525022534268765494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-68010613270836033172008-08-04T16:26:00.000-05:002008-08-04T16:26:00.000-05:00Christine, So sorry about little Ginger! Do your b...Christine, So sorry about little Ginger! Do your best. Yes, a tree fell on our fence in Alabama during Hurricane Opal, but not sure if it was ours or theirs. Seems I have forgotten. But a nice other neighbor took it away and somehow the fence got repaired-not sure how. <BR/><BR/>Hi Everyone else!tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-6034306183621416112008-08-04T14:31:00.000-05:002008-08-04T14:31:00.000-05:00Skeeter, still lol your vidio was great. I'm g...Skeeter, still lol your vidio was great. I'm glad to hear your voice. Nothing like listening to a soft rain. CD's are great to go to sleep by, the ones of rain. Sorry about your fence & myrtle. Don't you just love good neighbors that don't do as they should. Naughty!!!!<BR/><BR/>OK Jean where are you at? Nina too. Dave? Most of the rest of the gang is here.<BR/> Anonymous, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-34133547344712027392008-08-04T14:23:00.000-05:002008-08-04T14:23:00.000-05:00Skeeter- Sorry I forgot to mention that I am reall...Skeeter- Sorry I forgot to mention that I am really sorry about your fence. We had the same thing happen our house in Alabama in a hurricane the neighbors tree came down on our fence...right Mom??? I think your neighbors should have to pay for the repair if you have paid before and the tree came from their property, their homeowners should cover it!christinelynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09065886841416329164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-2223561878577409922008-08-04T14:20:00.000-05:002008-08-04T14:20:00.000-05:00Hi everyone! Skeeter, congrats on the rain that is...Hi everyone! Skeeter, congrats on the rain that is all we have here for about a week now and we are in need as well, but I personally am getting tired of not being able to go out and climb!<BR/>UPDAT: Compost aka Ginger has been returned to me. The person who took her is having an issue with her going pee on the bed and pillows. I actually had an issue with her going potty in my closet. She may christinelynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09065886841416329164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-8365818899256858042008-08-04T13:50:00.000-05:002008-08-04T13:50:00.000-05:00Well, in this part of GA we didn't get any rain, b...Well, in this part of GA we didn't get any rain, but we have gotten more this year so far than you have. But a good shower would be nice to cool things down a bit.The Jillybeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05211868718377855986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-45304459363152565562008-08-04T13:43:00.000-05:002008-08-04T13:43:00.000-05:00Tina, show some enthusiasm! I know today was a big...Tina, show some enthusiasm! I know today was a big day for you and the Jimster and I am glad it all went well… Oh, Pizza Hut one of my favorites but I think you already knew that! Ha…. Enjoy playing in the yard! I am off to tend bills, yard mowing sounds so much better!Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-41295226767929891372008-08-04T12:16:00.000-05:002008-08-04T12:16:00.000-05:00We went to Pizza Hut for lunch. The Jimster had a ...We went to Pizza Hut for lunch. The Jimster had a free certificate for a pizza because of his birthday (birthday clubs are great!), but when we walked in there was pizza heaven-a buffet. Not good, but fun on your last child's first day of high school! I was so happy with his schedule and the day went well. It was really nice seeing all the kids. Now, a few more appointments then grass cutting I tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-17319364507285652652008-08-04T12:04:00.000-05:002008-08-04T12:04:00.000-05:00Anonymous, what will you do with all the free time...Anonymous, what will you do with all the free time once the kids are back in school? Ah, pull weeds maybe??? lol... You have had a busy summer and I know you will miss the kiddoes. You should take them to Pizza Hut for a back to school celebration. Tee hee…. <BR/><BR/>The Saint cut two stumps to ground level and I covered them with gravel and red rider goes right over them to the mower garage. IfSkeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-89229165713962698462008-08-04T11:35:00.000-05:002008-08-04T11:35:00.000-05:00Hi Skeeter --lovely rain this time of year. Sorry...Hi Skeeter --lovely rain this time of year. Sorry about the tree and fence. I have a hard time getting my dead trees down and the stumps --well ....I actually sawed one down to ground level -put some good topsoil over it and planted grass seed --I probably wouldn't have gotten away with this but that particular tree was in the backyard where level isn't a problem. My neighbor helped me get outAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-38929133078733028772008-08-04T10:58:00.000-05:002008-08-04T10:58:00.000-05:00Frances, the wind about knocked me over one time! ...Frances, the wind about knocked me over one time! It was funny as I was home alone and was visualizing myself lying on the front porch dead to greet the Saint when he arrived home from work! I do not like being in thunderstorms and this one was a bit scary. Trees fell on the power lines and we lost power for about 45 minutes. I must give GA Power credit as they are speedy with restoring the powerSkeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-59469113719438971302008-08-04T10:33:00.000-05:002008-08-04T10:33:00.000-05:00Whew, I just walked 1.78 miles on my treadmill! Ji...Whew, I just walked 1.78 miles on my treadmill! Jillybean has put out a challenge to get fit and I am jumping on the wagon train! <BR/><BR/>Gail, I wondered if the excitement came through with my voice. LOL I was soooo excited about the rain. We dont have too many plants in that area as it is, well, the woods but just so darn many trees beside each other. They want about $1,000 a tree for Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-8270004915382250382008-08-04T10:14:00.000-05:002008-08-04T10:14:00.000-05:00I forgot to say that I liked hearing your voice!I forgot to say that I liked hearing your voice!Frances,https://www.blogger.com/profile/03616568389165362993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-33785088018718407622008-08-04T10:13:00.000-05:002008-08-04T10:13:00.000-05:00Hi Skeeter, I loved your video, and laughed at the...Hi Skeeter, I loved your video, and laughed at the thunder even though I know it was not funny at the time. Glad you are okay. ;-> We hire professionals too, sometimes if you keep talking to them about stuff, then say something like, well we really want those trees down but can't afford that price right now, can you do better? will work to lower the price. They want your business so Frances,https://www.blogger.com/profile/03616568389165362993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-8777903091567424832008-08-04T08:58:00.000-05:002008-08-04T08:58:00.000-05:00Oh no, just what you DIDN'T need. More things to ...Oh no, just what you DIDN'T need. More things to add to your to-do list. Well, at least you got some rain out of the deal. It sure would be nice not to have too much drought around the world.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09582157624382487302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-71127034837240016202008-08-04T08:05:00.000-05:002008-08-04T08:05:00.000-05:00Enjoyed your mini-movie:) It's doing that here rig...Enjoyed your mini-movie:) It's doing that here right now but it's really, really dark. I've always wanted to try to get a photo of lightening. <BR/><BR/>Too bad about your unpleasant neighbors. Are they hostile if you ask for some help with their tree?<BR/>MarnieRoses and Lilacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-18881585762897891072008-08-04T07:46:00.000-05:002008-08-04T07:46:00.000-05:00The videos are such fun! I like your narration, i...The videos are such fun! I like your narration, it really does add to the experience. W don't get gentle rains either...the heavens open up and send a deluge. We use professionals to remove trees, they know how to remove without too much damage to plants around the tree. Good luck!<BR/><BR/>gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-68989955231953157882008-08-04T07:44:00.000-05:002008-08-04T07:44:00.000-05:00Cindy, it is nice to sit on the porch during a nic...Cindy, it is nice to sit on the porch during a nice steady shower. Just not many of those showers going on for us since spring... <BR/><BR/>Dawn, I think our big problem would be getting them to fall! I think the other trees will hold them upright. arggg, climbing a tree to cut it? Dont think so, too dangerous. Maybe renting a truck with a bucket (cherry picker) would be an option though... <BR/>Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-26555698269083545272008-08-04T07:27:00.000-05:002008-08-04T07:27:00.000-05:00Hi Skeeter, Your trees, surrounded by other trees,...Hi Skeeter, Your trees, surrounded by other trees, when they come down they will take quite a few branches off another, perhaps causing the others to die. That's the problem with bigger trees, so many times we paid to have one taken down only to lose surrounding ones, best thing is to part, take down. We have a friend that worked for the local power company and didn't mind climbing and cutting.<Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00234495965199888943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-56285138034770654912008-08-04T06:39:00.000-05:002008-08-04T06:39:00.000-05:00So sorry about your fence and tree. If only all ra...So sorry about your fence and tree. If only all rainfall could be the pleasant kind - a nice all day soaking, once a week. <BR/>Liked your video too. There is something soothing about the sound of rainfall (not the thunder though)!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02388267373707402090noreply@blogger.com