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Hi JK What about the Ozarks of Missouri? Since we are still eating two meals a day out, mostly driving 30 miles to eat since we are so far out in the country. We have seen alot of scenery with the seasons changing now. We have alot of rock formations and trees of all kinds. But in between, we see all the dairy and cattle farms with cow-calf pairs out on pastures. It is now fall calving time.
For the evening meal, we go a different way to eat so it does not get too boring but for breakfast, we go to the same diner. It starts the day off right and everyone is very friendly. We do not have to order anymore, our order is put as soon as they see us coming. Makes you feel at home.
We finally got a little rain and the pastures greened up but we are still considered in a drought area. The new Farmers' Alamac forecasts us for a wet and cold. Since Labor Day has come and gone all the tourists have left for home and all the college students have returned.
Now with Fall coming and the colors changing, we can really see how many trees have been lost along the highway. It is very sad. We lost trees in the yard even though, I mustered up enough strength to water all my trees for three weeks. But no garden this year and the weeds have taken over my asparagus bed that I work so hard to get established (was doing great). You seem to be doing great with your garden, just a little jealous.
On another note, I had an ECHO on Friday, and have not had one since the ER on March 5th. Hope it has improved and I can have my surgeries. It sure would help my git up and go that is gone. Hope you both are healthy and enjoy the Fall before the cold comes. KLH
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@kilh I never even thought about the middle section of the country! You sure make it sound appealing. I would not want to have to drive 30 miles to get breakfast or dinner on a regular basis but going to a place where everyone knows you is always special. When I was single and worked in Boston, many, many years ago, we often went to a place after work where everyone knew us.
My garden is just two plants, a tomato one and a lemon cucumber one. I have never been a gardener but my daughter started these for me so I feel as if I have an obligation to keep them healthy.
@gingerw We see so many deer here. Yesterday there was a doe on our front lawn in the middle of the day. She seemed to be alone which is unusual. She just stood there for a long time before meandering off. The deer here do not seem to have much fear of people.
@hearttoheart1 Have you always lived in Ireland? I wish I could get there someday. I am 100% Irish by heritage. My brother did some work to find out where our relatives were from. He passed away a few years ago but I imagine his widow still has it. They went a couple of times trying to find relatives. My mother's family must have been very early settlers in the United States, my grandfather was born here and since my mother would be 115 if she was still alive I can only imagine how old her father would be. I think he was one of the first Irish people to graduate from Harvard Medical. I think my father's father came here when he was very young.
I envy you being able to walk such a distance! I was able to walk a couple of miles but recently my legs have been hurting a lot, a possible side effect from a medication, and the most I have done at one time is 1.5 miles and that's pushing it.
JK