On the Road Again

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originally uploaded by ralknz.

Good to be back on the road again. I got road shoes for my "tractor." That's what I call my cyclo-cross bike, because it gets the job done. The engine is gas right now (just ask Kristi) but I'm working on making it a diesel. I actually went and did my fav-o-rite thing to do on the bike today. I went exploring. Of course I was just across Trickum in the neighborhood there, but I had fun. Gotta go shopping for supper fixins. Bye

Latest Veggies

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originally uploaded by ralknz.

On a happier note would ya look at these veggies. The maters still haven't turned yet; a few may get sacrificed soon to the southern breakfast gods (fried green tomatoes). I still need to take a out a few chipmunks that absolutely love my veggies. Well, anyhoo this is the latest update on the garden. RAIN, pray for RAIN.

A Sad Day

Musashi has taken that last long dive. He succumbed to injuries sustained at the hands of our former algae eater (Squeegee). Musashi battled on for a few days after Squeegee was "removed from the bowl," but he just couldn't make it with half a tail and the numerous sores all along his body. He will be missed greatly, not least by Hiroshige who remained untouched by the evil Squeegee.

Musashi and Hiroshige

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originally uploaded by ralknz.

I forgot these guys earlier. They are my desk buddies. That is Musashi on the left and Hiroshige on the right. If you look down on the bottom of the bowl you'll see what looks like a plant. It is. I put that dwarf waterlily bulb in there a month and a half ago. Finally, it has put out shoots. I can't wait to see how it turns out. Later

Aren't We Cute

Aren'tWeCute,
originally uploaded by ralknz.

I'd forgotten this picture. We were at Kim and Rob's for our engagement party. Isn't that Pig window just beautiful. Yes, it hangs right over the dinner table. I personally like it. Well, the big day is getting closer and closer. I just can't wait.

Ummm... Tastes Like Dirt

Has anyone seen the US national soccer team? Somebody said they were in Germany, but I haven't seen them there. I saw a really good junior college team get the stuffing beat out of them by the Czech Republic. They were even wearing US jerseys. I swear it even looked like they only play on repainted football fields. Disgusting.

Hope the real team shows up by Saturday. Its a long way to walk back home.

zuchinibloom

zuchinibloom,
originally uploaded by ralknz.

Would ya look at these vegies. There's a new bloom every day. This so rocks. I hope the beans do some serious beaning before the end of August. I'll be severely displeased if I have to yank those bad boys up without getting anything off them. I think I'll have a pretty good haul from everything else. I'm pretty stoked about the garden. The beans have some itty bitty pods popping out. They were too small to get a good picture of so they'll probably make it into the next photo shoot. Make sure to check out the whole photo group when you click on that beautiful bloom.

Zuchini

Zuchini,
originally uploaded by ralknz.

This is my summer occupation, and these are the first fruits. I have started a garden in the backyard of my townhouse. Nothing gets the wheels moving for a relocation like planting a garden. About the time the zuchini and cucumbers and beans and maters started showing real promise I get the job offer from Rome. Now that we're definitely moving everything is busting out with produce. I hope to get a good bit of stuff off the veggies before I have to take them up. Make sure to take a look at the whole garden I'll be adding more pictures as more veggies develop.

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