Hi all! Sorry, I've been a bit absent, but it's been a tough couple of weeks. My husband's friend passed away (he had lived down in California the past 10 years) and my BIL was in the hospital. He went in for an infection, caused by a poke from a 'stake' sprinkler and ended up with pneumonia! His daughter (my niece) is 12 and we ended up driving in a lot to see him and spend time with her. So, things are finally calming down a bit and I went out to check on my fairy garden, this evening. Weeds everywhere! I went a bit 'crazy' and pulled weeds for half an hour, making a huge pile all along the grass path. What a mess, but my husband said he'll help me rake it up, tomorrow. He's such a nice guy :) Marti- I'm glad to see that cooler, fall weather has arrived for you. It must be wonderful, after all that heat! Ellendi- Thank you so much for starting the post. I hope you find your tea...it sounds very exotic! It's fun to get together to visit and I'm so glad everyone is enjoying 'tea'. We also get together on Thursdays, over on the cottage garden forum (conversations side) if anyone wants to stop by. Have a wonderful week!

I'm so glad you've all stopped by, for a visit. Tea can go on, as long as everyone is having a good time, so it's never too late to join in :) Today, I'm just about to have a big cup of Earl Grey and tackle my desk. It's a bit of a mess and I need to get organized! All this gardening and my inside chores, definitely fall behind. I'm hoping to get enough done today, that I can go out and finish working on my bench, when it cools off a bit. The fairy garden is on the east side of the house, so it's nice and shady in the afternoon. ML- I hope you don't have any hurricane worries. It doesn't seem fair that you go north for the summer and they're following you, up there. Katrina- Your dog sounds like a real sweetie. I know you'll find great 'parents' for her and a happy new home. I hope you'll be able to get your own dog, soon. Ellendi- Great idea to share tea, at work. I've never tried that kind, but it sounds very interesting. I'm looking forward to seeing the movie, too :) Shirley- Coffee is fine! Glad you stopped by and I hope your DH is feeling better. Marti- Sorry to hear about your FIL...I hope he gets out of the hospital, soon.

Well I'm leaving in about an hour to a lunch date..that will take me about 3 miles there..and while I'm out I'll walk down the street a few shops to pick up my eggs..then to my hair dressers to pick up a check for a candle she sold for me(another 2 miles)..I may drive a total of 10-15 miles today. I have to take my big boy to Drivers Ed this evening, and pick him up..maybe 4 more miles.

Absolutely nothing to brag about. I feel like we've done nothing but cook and eat, cook and eat (and of course clean up) since guests arrived from Croatia on the 8th. We're full, and we're tired ;0) Tonight was a down night, they are at my SIL's summer home 1 1/2 hours away last night (we drove up - to eat!) and tonight. Ham and eggs here, and I'm going to bed early.