Five people, one cat, 800 square feet, and one bathroom.
My chickens have flown the coop, but while they were here, we had a great time.
Turf Totter, [my sister], and her family have just left, it was a surprise visit, but aren’t those the best kinds? I even managed to get off work a few hours early, to spend some time with them.
The den at our place does double duty as a guest room, and that is where the computer is, so I have had limited access lately.
So to get you up to speed, the Parottia, Persian Ironwood tree I wrote about in my last post is whirling it’s way up to the Okanagan. The timing was almost perfect. Buds breaking open, but barely any green showing, it should go through this journey to it’s new home with no problems.
It’s going to be so happy to be in the ground, and I can visit it anytime I want. In the end Gar came to the rescue, and figured out how we could just slide it on down the deck, and out the garden gate. We never had to lift it up over the brick wall after all. And that was a good thing, because the tree was heavy.
We have moved my Ginkgo tree to the now empty spot, and with some rearranging of containers there will be more room on the deck this summer. The ferns should still be shaded, and we will have a bit of trellis behind the ginkgo tree to block the neighbors view.
The neighbor from far across the street in the third floor apartment, who likes to “yuuuuu hhhooo” me as I sit on my living room couch. Hasn’t anyone heard of privacy on this street.
Ah, condo living… can’t wait to move to the country. Maybe I am wrong, but I think in the country the only thing peeking in your door might be the occasional wildlife.
And that is one “yuuuuu hhhhhooooo” that I am looking forward to.
Oh yes, I love the country life. I don't know about living in a condo. They are gorgeous though.
ReplyDeleteAt least your city neighbour won't try to eat you...I hope.
ReplyDeleteGlad you found a nice home for your tree and more glad Gar figured out how to get it off the balcony...men come in handy from time to time, lol. I am partner praying with you for your perfect country home Jen.
ReplyDeleteVery cool photo to compliment post, Jen!
ReplyDeleteWe have a new neighbour and they let me know there would be no friendly youuu hhhooo's, which I would not do but I do wave if they are looking at me. There are only four new houses and we were the sec to move here. They are all younger then we are and stay behind closes doors. I am the only one with flowers and out side. I think that is sad they look the other way and don't even wave.
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I'm having trouble with leaving comments and I don't think the one I left a few minutes ago went through properly. Rather than try to re-construct it or risk you having two from me which are, more or less, the same, I'll just say hello. Hello!
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I love happy endings.
ReplyDeleteIs this a little foreshadowing of an impending move...? I do hope your country dreams come true soon.
jen, God news all around a great visit and a new home for your lovely tree. I live in the 'burbs and with acre lots and plenty of trees and hedges we rarely get any yuuu hhhooos from neighbors...Cats, birds, squirrels, raccoon, possums and one delightful peahen who has herself decamped to the country, is about it! Last week I sat on my neighbor's porch and noticed that she really can't see into my front yard with Hedge standing guard...Well, there's a good reason to keep him! gail
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a wonderful weekend, although it must have been sad to see your "baby" go. We have a bit of wildlife at our condo, very fat racoons loving the restaurants garbage bin bedide our terrace. Oh well, I would rather have them then some one looking at me!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo...
ReplyDeleteIt's always fun to dream of the country!
ReplyDeleteSurprise visits are great! Love those birdhouses too.
ReplyDeleteOh your "youuuu hhhhhoooo" neighbour just gave me such a flashback and a chuckle to a neighbour we had once years ago. We used to hide from her! But where was she when our house was robbed? Not looking in our windows that day!
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ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear your beloved Persian Ironwood had a safe exit. This is my first experience living in the country (been here 3 years). I had always romanticized the thought of it. The first summer we were here, I must admit to feeling a bit isolated. But now, I wouldn't trade it for anything. The only "yoooooouuu-hoooo" we have had was a weasel on our welcome mat. :)
I love neighbors popping in..so I like the Youhoos..so does Chance. Glad your tree is on it's way:)
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