tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post470165823972215272..comments2024-03-25T23:18:33.325-04:00Comments on Coffee on the Porch with Me: gardens, blackflies, and new jobscoffeeontheporchwithmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-32637811785122779092017-05-22T09:22:16.079-04:002017-05-22T09:22:16.079-04:00She's full of idea but she's not sure yet ...She's full of idea but she's not sure yet where she'll settle. I imagine it'll all sort itself out at some point. She has two more years to go, so there's plenty of time.Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09262406079948479112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-40988548386455694852017-05-19T22:55:22.714-04:002017-05-19T22:55:22.714-04:00Oh Martha, that's so neat that your daughter i...Oh Martha, that's so neat that your daughter is in the same programme! Does she know what she wants to do when she is done? My daughter has one more year and isn't totally sure yet. coffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-64169431431984919162017-05-19T22:29:34.899-04:002017-05-19T22:29:34.899-04:00You are so right: Rudbekia would probably take ove...You are so right: Rudbekia would probably take over the world if not controlled. But the flowers are so beautiful, aren't they?<br /><br />That is wonderful about your daughter. And my daughter is also studying communications in university! She's the same as yours: friendly and talkative. A people person.<br /><br />I laughed out loud with the twister comment. You are very funny!Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09262406079948479112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-36803689921531488822017-05-19T22:10:05.003-04:002017-05-19T22:10:05.003-04:00I am really contemplating getting something like t...I am really contemplating getting something like that (shirt and pants), but don't think I can handle a full face thing. They say moose go "crazy" from swarms of blackflies. I think I understand. coffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-91750363945215617922017-05-19T19:31:12.245-04:002017-05-19T19:31:12.245-04:00What a GREAT idea, to make paths so you don't ...What a GREAT idea, to make paths so you don't have to play Twister picking strawberries! I miss having them in the garden. I've already made several trips to the Amish neighbor's roadside stands this week! We don't have black flies here, but they sure sound nasty. I hope you were able to sleep without going crazy with itching!Alicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17973714830730420149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-87301267432920748052017-05-19T17:46:04.642-04:002017-05-19T17:46:04.642-04:00The blackflies are a NIGHTMARE at my place. I was ...The blackflies are a NIGHTMARE at my place. I was wearing a hat that didn't seem to protect much, but the full net jacket is worth it's weight in gold!<br />Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08592184037513559644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-41953903700526822652017-05-19T15:59:26.940-04:002017-05-19T15:59:26.940-04:00Have you marched on the spot at 11:30 at night, or...Have you marched on the spot at 11:30 at night, or done laps around the kitchen island yet just because you are sooo close to 10,000 steps? haha <br /><br />Also good for your daughter, I always wished I was better at public speaking. Never too late I guess! Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12021355195598601028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-53331053461609518402017-05-19T15:10:16.879-04:002017-05-19T15:10:16.879-04:00I love black-eyed susan and flowers like that. So ...I love black-eyed susan and flowers like that. So pretty. <br /><br />Love that you created paths and strawberries. Super yum.<br /><br />Sorry to read about you MIL. Lovely gift you got, though. Glad you didn't scratch your arm off in bed. Be kind of a bummer waking up with just the one arm left. <br /><br />The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-43958162876265017752017-05-19T10:33:04.776-04:002017-05-19T10:33:04.776-04:00This might be my year for a fitbit. It sounds like...This might be my year for a fitbit. It sounds like you're going great guns with your garden and I'm a little jealous of the strawberries. Rick's plants just never made it very well, but I think it was a combo of placement and critters that did it. And the weeds. My space is totally out of control, so I really get it. Hoping to get some plants this weekend -- geraniums for the cemeteries and more herbs for the house. And a hydrangea, perhaps. Try, try and try again! <br /><br />I remember us having our own version of the fun squad when I worked at WKAR. They were great. Seems like a perfect summer job!Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-16970587490169541892017-05-19T09:20:53.648-04:002017-05-19T09:20:53.648-04:00Good on you for your ten thousand steps. Hope you ...Good on you for your ten thousand steps. Hope you get the buzzzz every daylocal alienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586011850451326646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-58742148288256892102017-05-19T08:47:34.515-04:002017-05-19T08:47:34.515-04:00I hate those little black fly buggers. Like you I...I hate those little black fly buggers. Like you I get horrible reactions & swelling where ever they bite. I don't find the bug sprays helps much with these. Congratulations to your daughter landing that job, sound like she will get to attend lots of fun 150th parties. Cheers to gardening this long weekend .... Mary-Lou =^..^=Patio Postcardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04491809927236242223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-6199453803333050542017-05-19T08:25:37.491-04:002017-05-19T08:25:37.491-04:00Ouch! Those darn black flies were horrible in Main...Ouch! Those darn black flies were horrible in Maine. Especially when hiking in the woods or white water rafting. Be careful Jenn. Iknow your gardens must be lovely even though they are demanding! Sounds like summer is on it's way. Have a great weekend love!Estelle'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04565205787406338559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-75812372526816469852017-05-19T08:08:45.707-04:002017-05-19T08:08:45.707-04:00I haven't seen The Crown yetI haven't seen The Crown yetAdamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051255914419363819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-292643479415003602017-05-19T07:57:27.956-04:002017-05-19T07:57:27.956-04:00Oh- Those blackflies are miserable things. I have ...Oh- Those blackflies are miserable things. I have a granddaughter that is terribly allergic to any kind of bite and swells immediately and itches like crazy. <br /><br />Sounds like you are going to get those gardens tamed eventually. It's a big job. We don't garden here at this house but I hope to do that at the next one--but who knows where life will take us--I may end up living in a concrete jungle somewhere as we retire. lol<br /><br />Those strawberries sound delicious-there is nothing like those that are homegrown. <br /><br />Hope you have a great weekend. xoDianaNanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-84297463742903565602017-05-19T07:06:57.761-04:002017-05-19T07:06:57.761-04:00Rototilling is good for big open areas, but most o...Rototilling is good for big open areas, but most of my digging and weeding and edging is in tight quarters and gets done by me. I hear you about an aching back!coffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-51871819280641783522017-05-19T07:05:48.496-04:002017-05-19T07:05:48.496-04:00Yes, I love gardening, but get overwhelmed at this...Yes, I love gardening, but get overwhelmed at this time of year when I see so much that needs tending to. coffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-35514688534812686602017-05-19T07:05:12.392-04:002017-05-19T07:05:12.392-04:00Yes, I do read Mary's blog and enjoy it very m...Yes, I do read Mary's blog and enjoy it very much. I'm not sure what her yellow flies are that she writes about (Florida probably has totally different critters than us). I didn't know B.C. doesn't get blackflies. Almost makes me want to move there for that reason alone!!coffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-70996695496879595552017-05-19T03:20:02.040-04:002017-05-19T03:20:02.040-04:00My comment double posted so I removed one. Hazard...My comment double posted so I removed one. Hazards of reading blogs on the train. Anna of Mutton Style and Yearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17123818835370240987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-42742734169417251812017-05-19T03:14:19.790-04:002017-05-19T03:14:19.790-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anna of Mutton Style and Yearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17123818835370240987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-71793431505393095332017-05-19T03:13:33.841-04:002017-05-19T03:13:33.841-04:00Mr Him tends to use me as the rototill. It's ...Mr Him tends to use me as the rototill. It's what gave me the back problem :) Anna of Mutton Style and Yearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17123818835370240987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-58498545408212184852017-05-19T02:26:51.054-04:002017-05-19T02:26:51.054-04:00Sounds like you are a keen gardener Jenn. Hope to...Sounds like you are a keen gardener Jenn. Hope to see some photos of your garden here soon.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10787732343048847565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-42477000935592704472017-05-18T23:50:03.401-04:002017-05-18T23:50:03.401-04:00I was just reading on Mary Moon's blog about y...I was just reading on Mary Moon's blog about yellow flies. I think you read her blog. If you don't I recommend her. Great blog. <br />We don't really have creatures like that here. We have mosquitos of course. Wasps and the like. But no evil flies. <br />It is still so cool here. Not really nice enough to be out gardening. Soon I hope!Birdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03479872783727855901noreply@blogger.com