Author Archives: pbodwell
Who knew toad poop was so big
When it got cold (below freezing which is crazy right now, especially considering it’s been 100 degrees again) a couple of weeks ago I decided to bring in my container garden and a couple of pots of Portulaca to save … Continue reading
It’s finally going away
Wow, don’t faint – it’s been a long time since I posted. I didn’t have anything blog worthy about the house but with the horrible COVID-19 it seems there will be plenty of time to do things around here, with … Continue reading
I Can Do That!
Wow, has it been a year since I posted? I guess last year I just couldn’t get things done and other things pre-empted me. I still couldn’t move very well so I guess I just put out fires (like the … Continue reading
It’s never as easy as it seems
Finally something blog worthy – last year I sort of rested on my laurels (or my fractured spine) and didn’t get much done. This is the year of catch-up. I’ve been here 4 1/2 years (really, doesn’t seem possible) and … Continue reading
I Love a Parade
Now, I’ve got that song stuck in my head. “I love a parade”. The bad part is that is the only phrase I remember and it keeps going around in my head. It was such a nice day yesterday. 60 … Continue reading
Flowers Bloomin’ and Bees Buzzin’
Wow, the summer has almost come and gone. I just looked and it was May last I posted. Where has the time gone? Did I get any painting done? NO Did I replace the cellar door? NO Is the hydrant fixed? … Continue reading
Busy as a bee
It’s Spring!! A lot going on around here. Mostly play and no work but sometimes it’s hard to tell the difference. I can’t really report I’ve been working around here much. The yard hydrant still has a leak but it’s … Continue reading
Nothing says silent auction like an insemination syringe
Well, well, well. Time to blog. Such exciting things happening. Around the homestead this week: I get up one morning and take Denise for breakfast for her birthday and we decide to go to the Greeley museum. They have some … Continue reading
Congratulations, it’s a boy!!
I got up this morning to snow. It’s beautiful out there. I could do without the extreme cold though. Tonight it will dip down into single digits and tomorrow night into the minus. If it’s the usual deal it will … Continue reading
BRRRR – It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas
For purple mountain majesties above the fruited plain, America, America. Man was it a gorgeous sunrise today. I am sorry to say it was one day I didn’t throw my camera in the car when I left. I’m sorry I … Continue reading