Sunday, Sunday

       Yesterday was a mix of productivity and enjoying the weather. The rock project is going to be slow going, but will get there. I got some raking done, and the garden weasel out to loosen soil in a few spots to put grass seed down. I'm going to give that a try before investing in sod. I wish I had taken before pictures, but here's how the yard looks now after the tree surgeons tackled the spruces and trimmed the maple. I'll have good sunlight. I know the spruce will need to come down eventually. 

Neighbors fence that will line up to mine. It needs a good scrub so need to figure out what will clean the almost algae like growth.

The barren yard, with little grass but now will get good morning sunlight. The fire pit has to be moved or eliminated. I might redesign the rocks to be the place to put a chiminea log burner.

The best look to see how tall and how much had to be cut to create the right clearance. 

     I'm holding off putting the patio set out until the fence project is done. I'll just use the existing chairs and loungers when we want to be out back.  I think a "grand reveal" is something to look forward too. I got the front porch tidied- a carry over task from last week's list. These chairs were bought cheaply at the start of Covid. The wicker bench had disintegrated in places the previous summer. I still want a bench or seating set up that's more attractive but haven't finalized my choice. I've 1/2 dozen options saved in various carts. This works for now as a good morning and early afternoon spot to read or chat. I want, I want...sorry, saying I want a bit too much lately. 

The table is hideous but works for holding a cup of coffee and to rest a book. Making do with what was already in the house. 

     Today's plans are more of the same. Tackling jobs, taking breaks. I'm running to Menards for furnace filters, a non-kink hose and new spray nozzle and grass seed. With rain this week, I want to get more seed down. I'm putting dal ingredients in crock pot, ready to eat today or reheat tomorrow. Both girls are coming at some point, older has an early morning car appointment near me, so staying over. Younger coming to do laundry, hang out and have supper. 

     Slow progress for the relative battling the small intestine infection. He's still hospitalized, feeling lousy, but no new set backs yesterday to which we're grateful. It's just such a mystery how he both got sick and how hard it's been for the doctors to manage. I'll check in with my MIL on how she's doing with the situation. 

     Basically, I've no real specific plans today but to be semi productive and enjoy the day in some fashion. I'll hit work at 90 miles an hour by 7:30 a.m. tomorrow so want to not think about it today.