tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post1699767367333417082..comments2024-01-12T11:26:35.176-05:00Comments on Working Stiffs: Annette's WorldWorking Stiffshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03270595837074553752noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-75963206776965330962010-07-08T14:12:45.073-04:002010-07-08T14:12:45.073-04:00Becky, it's one of those things that you just ...Becky, it's one of those things that you just can't kill. Who knows. I might dig some up at some point.Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02755947919433555176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-57460857822101979392010-07-08T14:01:32.484-04:002010-07-08T14:01:32.484-04:00Well at least something good came out of it. Fred ...Well at least something good came out of it. Fred says he thought he dug it all up. He was surprised it was still growing.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00940201840375286221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-17586915360730503172010-07-08T09:08:35.120-04:002010-07-08T09:08:35.120-04:00Sorry. I forgot to log back in last night. Okay, t...Sorry. I forgot to log back in last night. Okay, the mystery leaves are... <br /><br />HORSERADISH!<br /><br />I love horseradish, but I remember from my youth, my mother and grandmother grinding the root. Drove everyone out of the house for the day. Seriously toxic fumes. So I've never done anything with our little crop, But I enjoy having it for the nostalgia.Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02755947919433555176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-16520665597246081342010-07-08T08:44:07.377-04:002010-07-08T08:44:07.377-04:00We're all patiently waiting. What is it?We're all patiently waiting. What is it?Joyce Tremelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00498392016497131719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-77666751860638914532010-07-07T17:25:36.293-04:002010-07-07T17:25:36.293-04:00Becky, I know you know what it is. No, it isn'...Becky, I know you know what it is. No, it isn't rhubarb amd it isn't zucchini. I'll give you guys a little while longer and then I'll spill the beans (no it isn't beans either!).Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02755947919433555176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-10449106518685307142010-07-07T16:32:56.836-04:002010-07-07T16:32:56.836-04:00I know what it is but I won't tell becuase it ...I know what it is but I won't tell becuase it is my husbands fault it is there. Big plans that never happen. : )Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00940201840375286221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-63387743627336891512010-07-07T15:47:35.412-04:002010-07-07T15:47:35.412-04:00Beautiful photos, Annette. Thanks for reminding me...Beautiful photos, Annette. Thanks for reminding me that my (1) tomato and (1) pepper plant need watering. <br /><br />I could use some watering myself. I have had enough of the hot life.Ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00627775403015684868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-87597480718183112522010-07-07T15:07:27.438-04:002010-07-07T15:07:27.438-04:00Sounds to me like zuchini. You cannot kill that st...Sounds to me like zuchini. You cannot kill that stuff, it returns yearly with bumper crops.<br /><br />On the other hand, Annette, you make me feel a bit guilty. I was born and raised in Wilkes Barre and spent my youth thinking about escaping, which I did manage to do.<br />Can't even imagine have 10 inches of lawn much less 10 acres.<br />50th high school reunion coming up and though it might be interesting, the thoughts of going back cancel it all out.<br />Not that Oregon is so different, but I did manage to find something a little different here.<br />PatgPatghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01046665022709722606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-65281063840832853022010-07-07T13:10:04.555-04:002010-07-07T13:10:04.555-04:00I loved your tour, Annette. Looks green and peacef...I loved your tour, Annette. Looks green and peaceful anyway.<br /><br />OK, rhubarb?Kaye Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596677617002735674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-18461945111393796272010-07-07T12:40:54.327-04:002010-07-07T12:40:54.327-04:00Kohlrabi is nice, but I have to confess that my fa...Kohlrabi is nice, but I have to confess that my favorite among the weirdo roots is rutabaga.Ginanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-65590031700950811602010-07-07T08:34:49.433-04:002010-07-07T08:34:49.433-04:00Isn't anyone going to venture a guess on what ...Isn't anyone going to venture a guess on what that one leafy plant is???<br /><br />Martha, the neighbors cows were off somewhere in the shade when I had the camera out, so I didn't get to include them in my tour. <br /><br />Jennie, today is supposed to be the hottest day we've had in five years. I'm not complaining as long as the power doesn't go out. Love my air conditioning.<br /><br />Joyce, I've seen "your world" too. I know it's lovely. Looking forward to your photos. And I LOVE kohlrabi.Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02755947919433555176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-46682121657730792172010-07-07T08:28:40.017-04:002010-07-07T08:28:40.017-04:00Nice photos!
We actually planted 3 tomatoes, 3 p...Nice photos! <br /><br />We actually planted 3 tomatoes, 3 peppers, and 3 kohlrabis this year. One of the tomato plants doesn't even have buds on it yet. I don't think it's gonna produce much. <br /><br />Maybe I'll share some photos tomorrow.Joyce Tremelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00498392016497131719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-41850230561408438272010-07-07T08:21:17.809-04:002010-07-07T08:21:17.809-04:00Very pastoral. Very idyllic. Looks very peaceful. ...Very pastoral. Very idyllic. Looks very peaceful. The cats would make me sneeze. (I only write about them. Can't actually have any.) Looks like you've got a nice place, Annette. <br /><br />PatR, everything everywhere *is* hot. We're looking at upper 90s this week. When the temps go up to body temperature, it really becomes a little much.Jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01442754671445893599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-77450545874570194872010-07-07T08:20:05.399-04:002010-07-07T08:20:05.399-04:00Hi, Annette. Your world looks so peaceful. I had a...Hi, Annette. Your world looks so peaceful. I had a farm in Texas with lots of friendly critters - some domesticated, most not. We all got along. Thanks for sharing!Martha Reedhttp://www.marthareed.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-87789838292934661292010-07-07T07:34:54.254-04:002010-07-07T07:34:54.254-04:00Pat, it IS hot. I come from generations of farmers...Pat, it IS hot. I come from generations of farmers, but I'm terrible at keeping plants alive. All credit for our lovely garden goes to my hubby. <br /><br />Laurissa, thanks. Both Skye and Moochie know very well how cute they are. ;-)Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02755947919433555176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-23239730380996722992010-07-07T06:29:47.719-04:002010-07-07T06:29:47.719-04:00It looks hot. Or am I just thinking everything, ev...It looks hot. Or am I just thinking everything, everywhere is hot? LOL. "Your" garden puts our deck tomato plant to shame, and yet we look forward to its small production. Thanks for your view of summer -- a fun post to start the (HOT) day.PatRemickhttp://www.patremick.comnoreply@blogger.com