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The Good News Kid

Well, we did it! All 12,000 strawberry plants are in the ground. It took us two days--about 8 hours.
I was the tractor driver, as two guys sat low to the ground and plopped the plants into the drilled plastic sheet holes (with water added). We had all sorts of problems, but basically, it went fine.
They should be ready to produce in June of next year. By that time, my daughter, SIL, and two grandchildren will be settled into their renovated home (the one moved last Feb.).

Not only did I help plant strawberries, I picked green beans and raspberries all last Friday. Then I watched the grandkids yesterday PM. I haven't had time to play golf, horrors of horrors!
But it's all worthwhile. My 9 day old granddaughter is so precious. I just love babies. Her nearly 3 year old brother is feeling somewhat ignored, so I tried to give him special attention. Once they get moved (and be 5 minutes away) , I'll be able to play with him more.

Today I'm off to grocery shop and pick up a drive belt for my rototiller. A visit with my father and sister(s) is on the agenda, too. If I ever get my lawn tractor back from the "shop", I'll mow the lawn. The chimney sweep guys cleaned out my wood burner and chimney yesterday. $174. Ugh.
That's all. Later.

posted on Sept 18, 2012 5:26 AM ()

Comments:

Are the strawberries June bearing or everbearing? Or overbearing? LOL.
comment by boots586 on Sept 20, 2012 5:45 PM ()
June bearing, on top of being over bearing!
reply by solitaire on Sept 24, 2012 4:50 AM ()
Wow! I'll be coming down next June to berry pick with you! I'll probably eat more than I collect but what the heck! It's so nice to hear that you are close to your family Randy and that you're keeping busy at this time of year. (I'm sitting here listening to tango music right now over my 2nd cup of java). I sent you a message concerning F/B - did you get it? Whatever you decide is ok with me. Keep on keepin' on xxx
comment by blogsterella on Sept 20, 2012 4:57 AM ()
I think it would be a nice getaway next June. I have plenty of bedrooms--and a couch! No offense, but I pretty much ignore Facebook friend requests. I have an account, but just don't use it (for various reasons). Be well.
reply by solitaire on Sept 20, 2012 5:41 AM ()
When do you get to rest?
comment by nittineedles on Sept 20, 2012 12:02 AM ()
I suppose "no rest for the wicked" applies to me, eh? I'd go nuts if I wasn't always busy.
reply by solitaire on Sept 20, 2012 4:51 AM ()
I enjoyed reading your post tonight. Enjoy all that time with your kids and grandkids (you really don't need me to tell you that).
comment by jerms on Sept 18, 2012 7:46 PM ()
I meant to say, "looserobes" is back!
reply by jerms on Sept 19, 2012 3:02 PM ()
Blogster is too violent and mean. If the recent surge in political bashing doesn't calm down here on MyBloggers, I'll leave here too. But, yes, I DO read you, every time.
reply by jerms on Sept 19, 2012 3:01 PM ()
I sometimes feel I'm writing a blog to myself. Our mybloggers population is pretty sparse. But it's home to me. I tried Blogster again, but had no readers AT ALL!
reply by solitaire on Sept 19, 2012 5:01 AM ()
Hi Randy......12,000 plants. I would be in hospital after that. You need to put some pictures up of your garden, it must be awesome. Congratulations on your new granddaughter! My grandson that lives three doors up from me just celebrated his first birthday. As you know, I have not been here for a while. Hope everything is going well with you.
comment by gapeach on Sept 18, 2012 4:47 PM ()
Well hello, Nancy! Yes indeed, it has been awhile. Hope all is well with you and yours.
reply by solitaire on Sept 19, 2012 4:59 AM ()
I can't imagine doing 8 hours of planting, even as the driver!
comment by jjoohhnn on Sept 18, 2012 10:54 AM ()
It was worse than driving 70 mph on the highway because you had to focus on keeping aligned--only inches to spare either side. And sooooo slow!
reply by solitaire on Sept 19, 2012 4:58 AM ()
9 day old... Wow! Enjoy!!!
comment by kristilyn3 on Sept 18, 2012 9:05 AM ()
She wasn't so precious when she bawled for 30 minutes waiting for her mother to return to feed her!
reply by solitaire on Sept 19, 2012 4:56 AM ()
You guys sure have a different variety of strawberry plants. I did not know they could winter in the ground. Down here they plant in late fall and harvest as early as December- all in just a few months. I'd love to see strawberries grown where you are.
comment by dragonflyby on Sept 18, 2012 8:18 AM ()
Pull out your lawn chair and sit and watch! You may have to bundle up. It gets cold in the winter!
reply by solitaire on Sept 19, 2012 4:54 AM ()
You're sure keeping busy.
comment by tealstar on Sept 18, 2012 7:12 AM ()
Whew!
reply by solitaire on Sept 19, 2012 4:53 AM ()

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