Monday, May 21, 2012

Flower planting, black fly bites and a slight concussion...

So how was your weekend?? Mine was interesting to say the least.
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First, I planted all my annuals. Yippee! I went with a red, white and blue color scheme. But as I was planting all my flowers, the black flies chased me around our land with tiny knives and forks with napkins tucked under their chins. Yes, I hosed myself down with that "Fly Spray" but it didn't stop those lil' vampire b*st*rds from chewing on me. I was a bloody mess. But wait, there's more...

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A few years back, my hubs found an old, rusty, heavy metal rod in our barn. He bent it into a cool looking shepherd hook for me to hang flowers on.
I decided to move it from the front of the house to the back. Sounds easy enough, right? Well, not for this accident prone gal. As I leaned over to jam it into the ground with all my might, you would think I made sure the hook was facing away from me.

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You would have thought wrong. As I jammed it into the ground, the hook came right down on the back of my head.

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I can attest those Looney Tune cartoons are correct. Stars and birdies really do circle around your noggin.

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After my sweet hubs checked me over and saw that I was still in the vertical position, he got me an Advil and an icepack. He then proceeded to read me the riot act about how I shouldn't do stuff like that, how he worries about me and how I'm going to give him a heart attack. When he goes off on a tangent I tend to tune him out and hear Mrs. Donovan, Charlie Brown's teacher. "Wah, wah, wah, wah, wah wah..."

I know he worries about me but the bottom line is I was fine, just had a headache. It'll take a lot more than a doink on the head to keep me down.
Besides, this new knot on my noggin matches the permanent one I got when I was hit by a car crossing the street in my early twenties. **doink**

But the best part was as I laid on the couch with the icepack, I really enjoyed our new windows! ((giggle))

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Happy Monday everyone!! Have a terrific week!
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10 comments:

  1. Oh my gosh! Glad you are ok! I love the way you told the story, so funny!

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  2. Great story telling, glad you made it thru to tell it! :)

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  3. OMGoodness. You poor thing. I must admit reading this I thought, this sounds like me. I'm always hurting myself. ;)
    I think that tuning out thing is a well crafted talent. I've learned it quite well over the past 25 years! LOL!
    Glad to hear your okay though. Try not to work too hard today.
    Hugs,
    Tam

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  4. Awww I am so sorry about your owie! We have those black flies here too but not nearly as bad as you do, ouch! Love your pictures. Take care of yourself and have a great week.
    Be blessed,
    Cindi

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  5. ...Oh my goodness, if that doesn't sound just like something I would do! *giggle* So glad to hear you're okay tho'. And yes, I agree, looking at those windows would make anyone feel better - beautiful! :o)

    ...Your photos are gorgeous Karin! Your place really should be featured in a magazine. Seriously.

    ...And I tip my hat to Mr. Peanut for taking such good care of Mrs. Peanut - good job Mr. P.! ;o)

    ...Enjoy your day!

    ...Blessings :o)

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  6. ...Oh my goodness, if that doesn't sound just like something I would do! *giggle* So glad to hear you're okay tho'. And yes, I agree, looking at those windows would make anyone feel better - beautiful! :o)

    ...Your photos are gorgeous Karin! Your place really should be featured in a magazine. Seriously.

    ...And I tip my hat to Mr. Peanut for taking such good care of Mrs. Peanut - good job Mr. P.! ;o)

    ...Enjoy your day!

    ...Blessings :o)

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  7. LOLOLOL~*~ You are so funny!! You make me smile!! Have you seen the guy who steps on a rake and it hits him in the head~~ I did that years ago~ I laughed so hard thought I was gunna pee my panties~~ AND I did it in front of my daughters boyfriend~ Glad you are Ok!! I love your Beautiful Windows Peanut!! Hugs ~ Birdy

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  8. well glad you didn't add a "gash" to you noggin and it was only a "doink"..love the photos you shared..your yard must look so cute with all the fun stuff there..hope your head is feeling okay and have a great rest of your week;)

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  9. where did you find the cute black bird sitting on the fence?

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  10. Thanks, guys! ♥ I could write about about my "near misses" throughout my life. I guess the good Lord above isn't quite ready for me yet. :> )
    Hey Birdie, I've done the rake thing too! But I was alone and still laughed at myself hysterically! ((giggle))
    Lori, I bought that soooo many years ago. I want to say I purchased it at Joann's, but I'm not 100% sure.

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