Tag Archives: my old house

Who knew toad poop was so big

Posted on September 25, 2020 by pbodwell

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 →

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It’s finally going away

Posted on March 26, 2020 by pbodwell

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 →

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I Can Do That!

Posted on July 10, 2019 by pbodwell

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 →

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It’s never as easy as it seems

Posted on May 27, 2018 by pbodwell

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 →

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I Love a Parade

Posted on December 10, 2017 by pbodwell

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 →

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Flowers Bloomin’ and Bees Buzzin’

Posted on August 7, 2017 by pbodwell

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 →

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Busy as a bee

Posted on May 5, 2017 by pbodwell

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 →

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Nothing says silent auction like an insemination syringe

Posted on April 1, 2017 by pbodwell

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 →

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Congratulations, it’s a boy!!

Posted on January 3, 2017 by pbodwell

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 →

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BRRRR – It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas

Posted on December 20, 2016 by pbodwell

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 →

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