Jeff felt that the 'igloos' had done their job so today he raised the frames and put in...transplanted...the peas that have been growing in our tv room. Once he started handling the dirt he wasn't too sure that it was warm enough but since it's early April it was worth a try. He's trying the 'square foot' method in this row so besides peas Jeff put in bush beans, romaine lettuce and red onions. If it works like the book suggests, it will double...at least...our harvest. He decided to use PVC instead of wood coz they are reusable. The clerk at Lowe's has gotten to recognize us and always asks what we're up to now! Dawg kept him under her watchful eye and probably offered him some advice. It will be nice to have fresh peas. I'm amazed at how fast I grew to prefer 'fresh' to store cans! My mom, who most of you know is 98, has been having 'turns' lately. This morning's was about 180 degrees! She announced she couldn't walk...as she was walking to the bathroom, the kitchen and her chair in the living room. Her arms hurt too much and she couldn't walk...and, by the way, something was wrong with her bed...she almost slid out of it during the night. Since she rarely moves and doesn't roll over, I figured she was dreaming and not in danger of falling out of bed. But no, she insisted, it was the mattress and she needed a new one. Her mattress is about a year old...new when we switched bedrooms last year...besides how can you move on a flannel sheet when you're wearing sweats without some effort? She's just 'turned' again and got up with the help of her power lift chair and walked to the bathroom and back without any problem. I realize it just be confusing to her but it's not enjoyable for me either. Thank God for Jeff without whom either or both of us would have gone off the deep end by now.
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