tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post4218216174228561745..comments2024-03-27T02:54:47.055-04:00Comments on Sparrow Tree Journal: Tuesday rambleJenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-19763102214474400342021-10-08T11:44:10.728-04:002021-10-08T11:44:10.728-04:00Well, the stones are connected in threes. Each one...Well, the stones are connected in threes. Each one is heavy, but fairly easy to stack. I'm really surprised about the crabapples, too.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-64044361230658225872021-10-08T11:43:12.201-04:002021-10-08T11:43:12.201-04:00I adore Greek salads and tzatziki. The bananas onl...I adore Greek salads and tzatziki. The bananas only look healthy because we keep lobbing off the yellow leaves. Pretty soon there won't be any left! :)Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-2995283472755580212021-10-08T11:42:12.036-04:002021-10-08T11:42:12.036-04:00We don't have 20 years to wait, Neil. I mean, ...We don't have 20 years to wait, Neil. I mean, we probably technically do, but we're not 20somethings with our first home and a lifetime in front of us! Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-3862851869216829352021-10-07T06:36:00.676-04:002021-10-07T06:36:00.676-04:00It IS surprising that it's so hard to find a c...It IS surprising that it's so hard to find a crabapple tree. I've noticed that here in the UK some people call them Malus, but that's just the family name for all apple varieties, as I understand it. Not very specific!<br /><br />The raised bed looks awesome! I doubt it would look so neat if I'd built it. :)Steve Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11684120060438252945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-77010590445656446172021-10-07T03:18:13.218-04:002021-10-07T03:18:13.218-04:00Yes they do sound rather nice !Yes they do sound rather nice !Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576715462615744934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-27940522934639498512021-10-07T00:19:38.621-04:002021-10-07T00:19:38.621-04:00Your Greek lunch is pretty much my favorite meal. ...Your Greek lunch is pretty much my favorite meal. I even buy tubs of Tzatziki to have on the side with meals I make. Your bananas look healthy and tropical and please come and make me a raised garden just like yours.Terra https://www.blogger.com/profile/04396481049075747940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-51895752498644567822021-10-06T20:33:50.833-04:002021-10-06T20:33:50.833-04:00Hahahahaha!!!!!! Good one!Hahahahaha!!!!!! Good one!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-90105449186022548462021-10-06T19:36:17.217-04:002021-10-06T19:36:17.217-04:00Oh my Lord! That lunch looks so delicious and heal...Oh my Lord! That lunch looks so delicious and healthy too. Couldn't you grow an apple tree from a pip? Much cheaper and after twenty years more satisfying!Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-73393767768167916172021-10-06T16:10:06.522-04:002021-10-06T16:10:06.522-04:00ROTFLMAO!!!!!!! The A word I was referring to was ...ROTFLMAO!!!!!!! The A word I was referring to was Amazon Jen! It's a running joke on my blog how much I despise Amazon and crocs more then anything else! I didnt' mean to get you worried... <br /><br />BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!Mistress Maddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02098940220513091207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-3436427507717180312021-10-06T14:53:54.312-04:002021-10-06T14:53:54.312-04:00We're not supposed to say Asian? I didn't ...We're not supposed to say Asian? I didn't know that!Janie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-58962117859738767462021-10-06T10:38:57.796-04:002021-10-06T10:38:57.796-04:00I know, right? I was so surprised that they're...I know, right? I was so surprised that they're apparently no longer common in this area.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-82786493520297772762021-10-06T10:38:35.271-04:002021-10-06T10:38:35.271-04:00As I said to Ellen, I'm not sore. I need to do...As I said to Ellen, I'm not sore. I need to do more heavy lifting these days to maintain strength! :) Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-88394715750376302552021-10-06T10:37:41.644-04:002021-10-06T10:37:41.644-04:00I'm not too sore, surprisingly. It felt good t...I'm not too sore, surprisingly. It felt good to do some lifting and get some exercise. I used to be a lot stronger than I am now, back when I worked in a Pier 1 store and lifted furniture and unloaded furniture shipments on a regular basis.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-35499344232848004292021-10-06T10:36:05.651-04:002021-10-06T10:36:05.651-04:00Is it politically incorrect to call people Asians?...Is it politically incorrect to call people Asians? I had to look to see what "A" word you meant! My good friend is married to a Laotian man and their daughter is half Lao, and they have no problem with calling Asians Asians. Of course, I meant no offense to anyone. The family's little boy was darling (you can see him on the side of the picture I shared).Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-64644674542173736352021-10-06T10:33:44.589-04:002021-10-06T10:33:44.589-04:00I'm making a plan to put tall stakes down the ...I'm making a plan to put tall stakes down the center and then attaching hog wire to it, to make a divider trellis. We have a huge roll of hog wire a gardening friend gave me last spring and it could make a really sturdy support for tomatoes and vining crops.<br /><br />I love hot dogs and corn dogs! Funny the things we continue to learn about our partners even after years and years go by!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-29741103310629595592021-10-06T10:31:40.076-04:002021-10-06T10:31:40.076-04:00You're right about that! We're considering...You're right about that! We're considering buying bagged compost a couple of bags at a time throughout the winter and holding them in the garage until spring, that way the cost will be spread out some. Either that or just ordering a truck load to be delivered all at once.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-82207754312697360962021-10-06T10:29:54.468-04:002021-10-06T10:29:54.468-04:00At least it's cloudy and not hot here, even if...At least it's cloudy and not hot here, even if it is a little warmer than usual for this time of year. I put most of last night's soup in the freezer in meal sized portions. Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-33362120469919606032021-10-06T10:29:00.166-04:002021-10-06T10:29:00.166-04:00Gregg was off and helped me carry and stack the st...Gregg was off and helped me carry and stack the stones. Even for two people, it was a lot of work! Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-28150022706141506422021-10-06T10:28:24.171-04:002021-10-06T10:28:24.171-04:00The soup turned out pretty good, except I think I ...The soup turned out pretty good, except I think I added a little too much dried thyme. (I love putting bay leaves and thyme in vegetable soup). It was still tasty, just very herb-y. :) Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-5367523298794093782021-10-06T10:27:04.393-04:002021-10-06T10:27:04.393-04:00Oh my goodness! You've missed a real treat if ...Oh my goodness! You've missed a real treat if you've never had a corn dog. I love them dipped in yellow mustard. My husband eats them dipped in ketchup. Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-17981856723131615312021-10-06T10:26:14.137-04:002021-10-06T10:26:14.137-04:00Lunch was really good, but somewhat overpriced. I&...Lunch was really good, but somewhat overpriced. I'm not a huge fan of the restaurant my friends chose, but it was good to see them no matter where we were.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-5718543621261631832021-10-06T10:25:18.173-04:002021-10-06T10:25:18.173-04:00That's a great idea! We've even talked abo...That's a great idea! We've even talked about making homemade jerky treats for George.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-30538652990705447152021-10-06T09:44:34.761-04:002021-10-06T09:44:34.761-04:00Have you tried looking at a sporting goods store? ...Have you tried looking at a sporting goods store? They sometimes have food dehydrators. A lot of hunters make jerky with them. I know this because...<br />Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-78400190172637028742021-10-06T03:53:24.328-04:002021-10-06T03:53:24.328-04:00Lunch looks delicious. Brilliant job on the elegan...Lunch looks delicious. Brilliant job on the elegant raised bed! We had a big crab apple tree when I was a kid. I loved that tree.Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-30604511699166431942021-10-06T03:48:23.298-04:002021-10-06T03:48:23.298-04:00You have been very busy with that raised bed...wha...You have been very busy with that raised bed...what will you grow in it? I had to look up corn dogs! Not something we have here!<br /> I was just commenting to another US "friend" that I enjoy finding out about the differences between our countries, especially the food.Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576715462615744934noreply@blogger.com