It’s spring. Isn’t it? ISN’T IT? Would someone please clue Mother Nature in. I’m joking, of course. Yes, it’s spring and here in Saskatchewan we’re just experiencing the push-pull into it. All will be well. All is well. Joining with Susanne to look back at some sweet things from the past week.
When I was at Superstore one day, I noticed that the outdoor garden center space on the other side of the parking lot has been set up and, best of all, there are a couple of trailers nearby that I’m betting contain plants! Can’t wait for the opportunity to browse.
Spent a glorious bit of time sitting on the back deck with a book on Tuesday afternoon when it was 20C. This photo was taken yesterday. (See above comment about the push-pull toward spring.)
My tomato plants are up. They’re the last seeds I planted downstairs, far later than previous years. Still adjusting to the change in the gardening season here in Saskatchewan compared to B.C.
Gerry put insurance on the 1931 Model A and has been puttering around on it in the garage. I count this as one of my favourites because it makes him happy. He’s a man who doesn’t often do something for himself, and I love that he decided to buy this car last year.
I shifted things around in the woman cave this week and pulled out my needle felting supplies. It’s been a long time since I made anything, but found the poke-poke process just as relaxing as it used to be. for me. Some little projects on the go now.
Can I add another? Of course I can. I’m the boss around here! We’ve moved past the tulip stage of spring and I bought these pretty alstroemeria flowers for the dining table instead. One day I captured a top down image of them that sparked joy.
The storm has passed and we’re on to bigger and better things like SPRING. I’ve lost track of the number of times I’ve said “okay, I think that’s the last one” about rogue snowstorms this year. I think that’s it now. For real, this time.
You’re past the tulip stage already and have snow???!!!
We’ve had no snow for a month yet my tulips are JUST beginning to open. They might open today or tomorrow from the looks of them. I sprinkled cayenne pepper around them to keep bunny out. He got to some before I thought to do so!
A nice week of blessings despite your snow! Spring sure is fickle. it even felt like summer here in eastern NYS most of the week. Yesterday was 83!! Me? I prefer 65-80. HA!
Past, only in the sense that I’ve moved on to choosing something different for the dining table! We’re still a ways away from seeing them bloom here. Interesting tip about the cayanne pepper.
Love that car!! Do you get to go on drives in it? The alstroemeria photo is beautiful.
He just got it last fall so not too many drives yet. Expect that will change this year when spring finally shows up though!
We don’t get snow here where I live. Our spring varies from sunny days, to windy or rainy days. We had a hear wave a few weeks ago. Those flowers are a pretty color!
We didn’t have snow when we lived in Washington state either. I have come to appreciate the distinct seasons again since we came back to Canada.
Pretty flowers. That was a lot of snow! Hope that is the last of it for you. Have a good weekend.
We’re all hoping that’s the end of the white stuff, Wendy!
That late snowstorm was a doozy from what I’ve seen and read. This year we had no snow whatsoever. Nary a flake. I do miss it, although not in April. How pretty your alstroemerias are with the bright turquoise mat beneath them. A dose of cheer and colour!
Yes, pretty crazy for sure. I missed the snow when we lived in Washington, but enough is enough now!
Snow this late into spring–wow! We’ve had a night or two in the 30s lately, but mostly we’ve had nights in the 40s and days in the 60s-80s. I love this respite before the heat of summer kicks in. We usually wait to plant until mid-May just to be safe from late frosts.
That’s so neat your husband has that car. A guy I dated in high school helped his dad build a Model T. But the dad was so protective of it, he mainly only drove it to car shows. If it were me–I’d want to use and enjoy it.
I haven’t done needle felting, but I do get motivated to do something crafty now and then.
The top-down view of the flowers is so pretty.
The older I get the more I think we should enjoy what we have and not save it. For what? It’s a shame that fellow’s dad didn’t drive that car more and enjoy it. Or maybe just having it and tinkering in the garage was enough for him. Who’s to say?
Oh yes, all the changes in temperatures and surprise snowfalls. I do hope with you that SPRING really has arrived now.
Love the flowers!
I have needle felting stuff but haven’t used it yet. I’m so busy with knitting, spinning and weaving. I look forward to seeing what you make.
Enjoy your weekend.
I hope so too! Isn’t it nice when we have so many options for creative outlets?
That 1931 Model A is looking good! My husband stays busy and happy with his old car also:)
Awesome, Linda! An outdoor garden center, tomato plants, sitting on the deck with a book, and a 1931 Model A. Spring is springing up and although it might look a bit different for each of us, there’s hope and promise everywhere we look.
Happy Monday, friend.
Hope and promise. That’s spring indeed, Linda! Many thanks for coming by.
No tulips up here yet. It’s glorious weather right now, sunshine and blue skies but snow predicted again this week. Love the astroemerias. I planted them a couple of years ago and really loved them. What a cool car!