The trip down was uneventful, but the weather was great. We arrived yesterday, a full three hours ahead of schedule, even after stopping in Parker for a few groceries. We had five picnic coolers full of frozen or perishable foods, and all of it arrived in good condition. We had some of this year's Fortex pole beans with our dinner tonight, with garden fresh tomatoes (they're ripening faster than we can eat them!)
I am utterly exhausted. Mr. Granny wasn't feeling well, so I had to drive most of the way. I think I got in around 900 miles to Mr. Granny's 300. Of course, unpacking the truck in 97 degree weather and putting things away in a 97 degree house took a bit of a toll on me. I still have two or three containers out on the porch to unload. There's a lot of work ahead of me, weeding, watering and pruning. It looks like the summer was pretty brutal on the yard and plants.
I was happy to see the WIFI from the RV park across the street is still functional. The signal is weak, but at least I can post and get email.
When I get caught up around here, I'll be sure to find something about which to blog. In the meantime, thank you to each and every one for the well wishes for a safe trip.
Oh, there was one slight casualty. The lemon tree looks fine, but the poor pepper plant has an uphill battle. One of the picnic coolers slid off and landed right on top of it. I had some bamboo stakes all around it, so they did give it some protection, but it doesn't look very pretty now. I do think it will survive.
Glad to hear you made it there safely! I hope you are able to relax a bit before you do all your chores :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you arrrived safe and sound!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you've arrived safely. 97 degrees? Now you know what Georgia summers are like -- just about every day in July and August. I'm loving this cooler October and wish you some of this fine weather.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you made it safe and sound (well, except for the pepper plant). Take it easy and rest up for a while. I hope Mr. Granny feels better soon.
ReplyDeleteI know why you arrived 3 hours early...it was because YOU were doing most of the driving!
ReplyDeleteYou better slow down and take it easy!
Hey Granny, glad you arrived safe and sorry Mr Granny isn't up to par , a few days of rest should get him going again...stay well
ReplyDeleteGlad you made it safely. I hope that everyone feels better today. YEAH! For cable AND internet! WAHOOO~
ReplyDeleteGranny happy to hear you trip went well. Sure like the sounds of your temps even though I don't like hot weather.
ReplyDeleteHope Mr. Granny is feeling better and the pepper plant survives.
Enjoy your winter haven.
Welcome "home" (at least for a few months anyway!). Can't wait to read of your new adventures. We'll be here waiting! :-)
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you made it! And I hope Mr. Granny is feeling better!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you made it down there safely---and sorry about the pepper and Mr. Granny being a bit under the weather. I'm sure you'll get them BOTH back up to snuff before you know it.
ReplyDeleteWe've been waiting to hear from you, and we're so glad you and the Mr. are safe at home. Me and Belle are sitting here thinking, what a true gardener, to take all that fresh produce south and to make your first meal with it. That's a true gardener! Can we see pics of your home away from home?
ReplyDeleteSo glad you made it home safely. Hope Mr. Granny feels better and that you get some rest before tackling the "to do" list.
ReplyDeleteGlad you made it. Now....let's home that wifi holds out.
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