In about two hours I come back, wipe it out and dry it with old towels, and load it back up again. Because it's in the garage I don't have to worry too much about making a mess on the floor. Once again old towels do the mopping up.
I know it's time to clean the freezer when I see the raspberries getting ripe. They are slow this year, and maybe not as heavily fruited, but they're coming. I had a handful for lunch with my yogurt yesterday.
I also picked some more lettuce from the garden. Here's where I should comment that I truly love my salad spinner!
We have a second crop of radishes, but even though it has been cool, the darn things must know it's summer and not spring because they are bolting and getting woody right away. I salvaged a few to add to our salad.
Then I went grocery shopping. After a quick lunch in front of the TV, keeping track of the World Cup, I was off to a sewing group called SewFun, where we get demonstrations of new products and techniques. When it wasn't over by three o'clock, I left so I could get home to have my time on the patio with coffee, chocolate and my book. Now, dinner done, Tom and I will go for a short walk before settling in for the evening.
Not a totally lazy day yet, but quite enjoyable as it was. It's the luxury of having time and choices.
I am so glad you are retired and can do these things. Variety is the spice of life. No 2 days are alike, are they?
ReplyDeletesounds like a perfect day especially with raspberries and chocolate!
ReplyDeleteWow! Raspberries already - I will have to go check on mine. We have had the grandkids for the past week, so things are pretty neglected around here. I am sure it is time to pick strawberries too.
ReplyDeleteYour lettuce is beautiful.
Sometimes I wonder if the economy continues to tank if I'll be forced to supplement our income with employment, but I sure hope not. I've grown so used to having my schedule being by own, not someone else's. Love the sound of your relaxing day.
ReplyDeleteAnd a fine day indeed!
ReplyDeleteIt must be nice to eat a salad grown in your own yard. So fresh! I don't dare do that because of the slugs, snails, and cats...
ReplyDeleteYou make good plans and grow hardy veges! I like the part about the patio, chocolates, and reading.
ReplyDeleteI'd say totally productive!
ReplyDeleteOh, just the perfect kind of day. I love these quiet, not lazy, moments just before dinner. It's too chilly to sit on the deck, but I curl up with a book and a diet soda or tea for an hour. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm always so amazed at what your garden produces. We have a freezer just like yours in our basement in Illnois. We do the exact same thing. I use a deep 9X12 bake pan though because it covers more surface area.
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