OT - NO POLITICS Spring has sprung

[Alicat]

It still says he hasn't started :/

Jimmy Hayes' wife Kristen is running today for Children's Hospital and she's about 6 miles out from the finish line

 

[BMC]

Happy Marathon Day

 

[Alicat]

Kristen Hayes ran in 04:28:31. Congrats to her!

One of my old coworkers is running her first Boston. She's got about 5 miles left.

 

[BMC]

Give me a few minutes I haven't had my coffee yet

 

[Kovi2]

My neighbor set me up with some mint and basil I've always wanted to grow herbs but not indoors in an apartment.

Hopefully the deer will leave them alone...

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About twice a year we dog sit for our friends--a 12 year old schnauzer mix. Recently they dropped him off with a basil plant because they said it was too hard to grow.
I let it suffer for a bit because I was distracted by work, but the husband brought it back to life.
They don't want it back, so I guess hes adopted. (the basil, not the dog)

 

[Bruinaura]

About twice a year we dog sit for our friends--a 12 year old schnauzer mix. Recently they dropped him off with a basil plant because they said it was too hard to grow.
I let it suffer for a bit because I was distracted by work, but the husband brought it back to life.
They don't want it back, so I guess hes adopted. (the basil, not the dog)

I don't know why I think I can keep them alive, because I can kill a peace lily and that is an almost impossible task lol.

But I'm giving it a go!

 

[caz16]

I don't know why I think I can keep them alive, because I can kill a peace lily and that is an almost impossible task lol.

But I'm giving it a go!

You can't kill mint, it takes over everywhere if in the garden. If you like mint sauce, I have a great, simple recipe. I love it on new potatoes and peas.

 

[BMC]

I don't know why I think I can keep them alive, because I can kill a peace lily and that is an almost impossible task lol.

But I'm giving it a go!

Don't feel bad I managed to kill another "unkillable" plant, a bonsai plant.

 

[Bruinaura]

You can't kill mint, it takes over everywhere if in the garden. If you like mint sauce, I have a great, simple recipe. I love it on new potatoes and peas.

Can't say I've ever had mint sauce, but sounds like something fun to try.

 

[Bruinaura]

Don't feel bad I managed to kill another "unkillable" plant, a bonsai plant.

Miyagi-san very disappointed in you.

 

[caz16]

Can't say I've ever had mint sauce, but sounds like something fun to try.

Just in case you feel adventurous - it is obviously great on lamb.

1/2 cup malt vinegar
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup packed fresh mint sprigs
2 tbsp chopped fresh mint

Bring vinegar and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved.

Place mint sprigs in a bowl; pour vinegar/sugar mixture over mint and let stand 15 minutes.

Strain through a sieve and add chopped mint.

Makes about 1 cup.

Keeps well, refrigerated, several weeks

 

[Mione134]

Visited my nephews grave today and I am so beyond disgusted by the cemetery. Lots of the baby graves were covered. Trash overflowing. They clearly didn't cut the higher grass or landscape. It breaks my heart that the state of this place, especially in the baby section where my nephew is located. I had to get on my knees and pull grass and dig around to make it not be dirty. And we visit his grave every month. That trash has been overflowing for weeks. And it's not just this one trash barrel. It's all of them.

My entire extended family is in another cemetery except my nephew and my uncle, and it never looks like this. The landscaping is perfection. I've never, ever seen trash like this.

I want to complain but I don't know where to even start. It's just disheartening. And we've had issues with this cemetery over the years where someone has taken things off his grave. Been stepped on. Etc.

My nephews grave

 

[Bruinaura]

Visited my nephews grave today and I am so beyond disgusted by the cemetery. Lots of the baby graves were covered. Trash overflowing. They clearly didn't cut the higher grass or landscape. It breaks my heart that the state of this place, especially in the baby section where my nephew is located. I had to get on my knees and pull grass and dig around to make it not be dirty. And we visit his grave every month. That trash has been overflowing for weeks. And it's not just this one trash barrel. It's all of them.

My entire extended family is in another cemetery except my nephew and my uncle, and it never looks like this. The landscaping is perfection. I've never, ever seen trash like this.

I want to complain but I don't know where to even start. It's just disheartening. And we've had issues with this cemetery over the years where someone has taken things off his grave. Been stepped on. Etc.


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That is awful. I just don't understand people. I know the cemetery where my grandparents are buried in Maryland is not in good shape.

I'm thankful my parents are buried on a military base, as those are always impeccable.

 

[Mione134]

That is awful. I just don't understand people. I know the cemetery where my grandparents are buried in Maryland is not in good shape.

I'm thankful my parents are buried on a military base, as those are always impeccable.

I really need to figure out who to complain to about this. There's just no need for it to look like this. Final resting places should be impeccable. Especially the infant and baby angel sections. It's just so disheartening.

 

[Bruinaura]

I really need to figure out who to complain to about this. There's just no need for it to look like this. Final resting places should be impeccable. Especially the infant and baby angel sections. It's just so disheartening.

There's a group in our town that periodically goes around and cleans up old markers/tombstones in different cemeteries. I mean they get out the special soap, brushes, the whole nine yards. It's amazing and not exactly a small effort.

This is where my parents are, Barrancas in Pensacola. It is a huge place. I wish all cemeteries were so well maintained.

I have no idea where I'm going to be buried. I probably need to figure that out.

 

[RoccoF14]

My neighbor set me up with some mint and basil I've always wanted to grow herbs but not indoors in an apartment.

Hopefully the deer will leave them alone...

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You are all set for summer!

Mint for the Mojitos and Mint Juleps (Derby day is just weeks away.....).

Basil for the sliced garden tomatoes with fresh mozzarella and a drizzle of good balsamic.

Perfection.

 

[RoccoF14]

Fired up the lawn mower tonight for the first cut of the season.

As weird as this sounds, its one of my favorite things to do in spring. I love cutting grass. I find it cathartic. Pop on the headphones, play some tunes and turn off my brain for an hour or two....

Bonus prize.....my Old Man Baseball league kicks off this weekend (weather permitting). One more winter in the rear view mirror.

 

[Bruinaura]

Fired up the lawn mower tonight for the first cut of the season.

As weird as this sounds, its one of my favorite things to do in spring. I love cutting grass. I find it cathartic. Pop on the headphones, play some tunes and turn off my brain for an hour or two....

I like to sit with the windows open, listening to a neighbor mowing (lawn care is included in my rent), smelling the fresh cut grass, and watching 80s TV shows. Instant nostalgia. My brother and I would come in from helping in the yard just in time for the A-Team, or MacGyver.

 

[RoccoF14]

This is where my parents are, Barrancas in Pensacola. It is a huge place. I wish all cemeteries were so well maintained.

I have no idea where I'm going to be buried. I probably need to figure that out.

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My wife and I are debating between Barrancas, or Point Loma in San Diego.

We both love the Emerald Coast, but we met and were married in San Diego. Probably gonna be Barrancas if we end up moving there permanently.

 

[Bruinaura]

My wife and I are debating between Barrancas, or Point Loma in San Diego.

We both love the Emerald Coast, but we met and were married in San Diego. Probably gonna be Barrancas if we end up moving there permanently.

I love that they're at Barrancas because the Blues fly over there all the time and we all loved them. So whenever I see a video online of them flying home after a show on a Sunday, it makes me think of mom and dad.

They are in the last section of the old part of the cemetery. Dad passed in 2001. When mom died two years ago, the "graveside" service was held at a pavilion in the newer section across the road. It's beautiful, but I couldn't believe how full that section was. Then I realized it was 22 years of burials..... time flies....

 

[caz16]

Happy Earth Day! This says it all because this planet is all we have. Respect is needed more than ever. I hope humans can think of future generations and try to preserve what is left of this beautiful, blue planet.

 

[NeelyDan]

What do you want to bring into the world today?

 

[caz16]

What do you want to bring into the world today?

Respect, kindness and peace. What an incredible world we could have if people could be accepting of others.

 

[Aussie Bruin]

Fired up the lawn mower tonight for the first cut of the season.

As weird as this sounds, its one of my favorite things to do in spring. I love cutting grass. I find it cathartic. Pop on the headphones, play some tunes and turn off my brain for an hour or two....

Bonus prize.....my Old Man Baseball league kicks off this weekend (weather permitting). One more winter in the rear view mirror.

An hour or two? How big is your property, or should I say country estate?!

 

[TD Charlie]

Fired up the lawn mower tonight for the first cut of the season.

As weird as this sounds, its one of my favorite things to do in spring. I love cutting grass. I find it cathartic. Pop on the headphones, play some tunes and turn off my brain for an hour or two....

Bonus prize.....my Old Man Baseball league kicks off this weekend (weather permitting). One more winter in the rear view mirror.

I’m still working on raking up all the extra shit. Filled 7 large trash barrels already and still have a good 25 percent to clear out.

The grass needs help. I moved in October and didn’t get to do much other than mow it once or twice. My plan is to lay down a pre emergent in the next few weeks, fertilize and water the hell out of it all summer, then aerate and seed in the fall

Sucks that I’m already throwing in the towel on our first summer here. It’s a long game though!