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This quote's a bit trickier unless you're a bit of a perv like me.
It is also my motto for the snails in my backyard. Apparently their population has exploded without any kind of natural predation to keep them in check. A cursory glance at a 5' span of my yard showed over 20 of the brazen little beasts turning their stalk-like eyes to my new plants. Grabbing my spade I scooped each one up and tossed them into my compost bucket and then spread some snail killer over as much of the yard as possible. I know they're hiding in the vinca, I can sense their presence, and they will die.
I know this sudden surge of bloodthirst is rather odd for those of you who know me. A tree-hugging liberal vegetarian who won't even wear leather has to draw the line somewhere, dammit, and I draw it at the destructive little varmints attempting to devour my plants. Once their numbers have been reduced to reasonable levels I'll go back to live and let live. But for now I'm enjoying playing wrathful goddess.
But on to other topics, Friday a blackberry and raspberry bush were acquired and are now happily growing in larger pots out in the backyard. I'm going to have to buy a nice tall wooden frame for them to climb on soon as the raspberries have really taken off. Neither one will produce this year, of course, but I look forward to having a reasonable amount next year. I also picked up some mints and![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
tersa returned to me the strawberries that resided over at SWM, along with the begonia and scented geranium that are freakishly large. She then made me her ridiculously addictive cream of broccoli soup which I simply cannot get enough of. I'm certain she laces the stuff with crack, it's the only explanation. I trimmed the geranium and catmint, lavendar, and lemon thyme and dried them, then put them in a basket in my room. Combined with the candles I dug out when setting up my altar, it makes my room smell delightful. Even more so once I get my screen replaced next weekend, hopefully. For now, no air for me.
Very much enjoyed seeing "The Importance of Being Earnest" with the ladies on Saturday, it was very funny, and the Colin/Rupert duet was well worth the price of admission. "Lady Come Down" was playing in my head all evening long afterwards. I spent the rest of the evening puttering about the place and decided that the computer desk had to go into the office, then centered the t.v. I was much happier afterwards with the whole set up and use of space. I'm now pretty much finished unpacking, and now it's mostly a matter of organizing leftover stuff into the remaining boxes and then stacking them out in the garage.
Sunday was filled with stuff at the beginning and end, with just enough time in between for me to be slackful and take a nap. The farmer's market was disappointing as the lavendar lady was not there. Perhaps that's for the best, as she would only have convinced me to spend far too much money on her goods.windrose managed to score some very fine strawberries and delightfully helped me load up my car with even more of my crap. Where does it all keep coming from? I swear I didn't leave that much behind. A quick trip to Albertson's and then zoomed home to unload the car, unpack some final stuff, and organize a bit. Afterwards I allowed myself time to collapse (much needed), then aelfsciene and I were off to dinner at Afghani House. Challaw Gulpi is the most wonderful dish, though I must talk someone into sharing some of the veggie kadu with me next time. I think a good time was had by all, and we managed to fill about four tables with happy, rowdy, laughing folks. Good food and good company made it a memorable and lovely evening. Then we got home in time to take care of a few little odds and ends and I got to watch Dead Zone, yay cable! Then off to bed so I could get up early enough to water the plants and yard before leaving for work. Go me!
Crunches: 85
Snails massacred: 20-30
It is also my motto for the snails in my backyard. Apparently their population has exploded without any kind of natural predation to keep them in check. A cursory glance at a 5' span of my yard showed over 20 of the brazen little beasts turning their stalk-like eyes to my new plants. Grabbing my spade I scooped each one up and tossed them into my compost bucket and then spread some snail killer over as much of the yard as possible. I know they're hiding in the vinca, I can sense their presence, and they will die.
I know this sudden surge of bloodthirst is rather odd for those of you who know me. A tree-hugging liberal vegetarian who won't even wear leather has to draw the line somewhere, dammit, and I draw it at the destructive little varmints attempting to devour my plants. Once their numbers have been reduced to reasonable levels I'll go back to live and let live. But for now I'm enjoying playing wrathful goddess.
But on to other topics, Friday a blackberry and raspberry bush were acquired and are now happily growing in larger pots out in the backyard. I'm going to have to buy a nice tall wooden frame for them to climb on soon as the raspberries have really taken off. Neither one will produce this year, of course, but I look forward to having a reasonable amount next year. I also picked up some mints and
tersa returned to me the strawberries that resided over at SWM, along with the begonia and scented geranium that are freakishly large. She then made me her ridiculously addictive cream of broccoli soup which I simply cannot get enough of. I'm certain she laces the stuff with crack, it's the only explanation. I trimmed the geranium and catmint, lavendar, and lemon thyme and dried them, then put them in a basket in my room. Combined with the candles I dug out when setting up my altar, it makes my room smell delightful. Even more so once I get my screen replaced next weekend, hopefully. For now, no air for me.Very much enjoyed seeing "The Importance of Being Earnest" with the ladies on Saturday, it was very funny, and the Colin/Rupert duet was well worth the price of admission. "Lady Come Down" was playing in my head all evening long afterwards. I spent the rest of the evening puttering about the place and decided that the computer desk had to go into the office, then centered the t.v. I was much happier afterwards with the whole set up and use of space. I'm now pretty much finished unpacking, and now it's mostly a matter of organizing leftover stuff into the remaining boxes and then stacking them out in the garage.
Sunday was filled with stuff at the beginning and end, with just enough time in between for me to be slackful and take a nap. The farmer's market was disappointing as the lavendar lady was not there. Perhaps that's for the best, as she would only have convinced me to spend far too much money on her goods.
windrose managed to score some very fine strawberries and delightfully helped me load up my car with even more of my crap. Where does it all keep coming from? I swear I didn't leave that much behind. A quick trip to Albertson's and then zoomed home to unload the car, unpack some final stuff, and organize a bit. Afterwards I allowed myself time to collapse (much needed), then aelfsciene and I were off to dinner at Afghani House. Challaw Gulpi is the most wonderful dish, though I must talk someone into sharing some of the veggie kadu with me next time. I think a good time was had by all, and we managed to fill about four tables with happy, rowdy, laughing folks. Good food and good company made it a memorable and lovely evening. Then we got home in time to take care of a few little odds and ends and I got to watch Dead Zone, yay cable! Then off to bed so I could get up early enough to water the plants and yard before leaving for work. Go me!Crunches: 85
Snails massacred: 20-30
