...and then things just go all to hell Saturday With Doc Well, despite no advertising other than signs saying "PLANT SALE" on various streets signs in the neighborhood, I did manage to make $12.00 in sales. Not a huge amount, but enough to go to the movies this afternoon. What I mostly did yesterday, while … Continue reading It’s All Fun And Games Until Somebody Eats Some Bad Cheese
Tag: gardening
The Horticultural Whore Keeps Score
...of veggies, that is Hereforth, a list of what is growing in the garden.. So far, I've harvested 2 of the round "Eight Ball" zuchinnis and one of the yellow pattypan squash. There are many more on each vine. The Blue Lake green beans (both pole and bush type) will see their first offerings picked … Continue reading The Horticultural Whore Keeps Score
The Utahraptor Mafia
...they don't shoot you, they eat you 7 Reasons Why You Should Grow Some Herbs And/Or Veggies 1: It's pretty easy and not terribly expensive. 2: Many herbs & veggies grow well in pots. 3: Tons of books and websites to help you. 4: Fresh veggies and herbs are healthier than store bought. 5: They … Continue reading The Utahraptor Mafia
The Horticultural Whore Moves Up The Evolutionary Scale
...but can it last? After years of going out and working in the garden for 3-4 hours at a whack...on hot days like today...and getting exhausted and even getting a bit of heatstroke...I have changed my ways. Starting today, I'm trying a new way of gardening when the temp is over 90. I go out, … Continue reading The Horticultural Whore Moves Up The Evolutionary Scale
The Place Where Old People Have Sharp Teeth And Dead Eyes
...damn, I just creeped myself out Finally, we have great weather here in California! It has been in the high 90's to low 100's for the past several days. I'm lovin' me some heat! On Tuesday, I go to see a hand surgeon about possibly removing some dead bone in my right hand. If they … Continue reading The Place Where Old People Have Sharp Teeth And Dead Eyes
The Dungeon Adventure That’s So Scary It Will Make Your Face Melt
...not recommended for those with weak hearts, weak bladders or nervous conditions An Open Letter To Nosy Old Neighbors Dear Nosy Old Farts, You have no idea what great amounts of pleasure I derive from your angst over my Driveway Compost Pile (official designation: C77-Beta). Your helpful hints such as "You know, the county will … Continue reading The Dungeon Adventure That’s So Scary It Will Make Your Face Melt
Desperately Seeking Sauron
...not starring Madonna More Stuff 1: I have tiny little squashes on all of my squash vines! 2: I have my first teeny little tomatoes! 3: Just saw the newest trailer for "The Dark Knight". My inner fanboy wet himself. 4: Although I know it is a financial impossibility this year, I REALLY want to … Continue reading Desperately Seeking Sauron
Persimmon Cookie On A Stick
...yum yum yummy yum yum Another day filled with Exciting Garden Adventures. Today, it was all about finally getting the finished compost (about 175 pounds worth) out of Compost Pile X-34 Alpha. And by "compost", I mean 90% worm castings in a form so fine and nutrient packed that you'd pay about $5.00 a pound … Continue reading Persimmon Cookie On A Stick
The Kitty Cats VS Gojira And Mothra
...my money is on the cats Today was a warm and sunny day, so I did a bit of gardening. Nothing like pulling weeds, cleaning up piles of previously pulled weeds and watering everything to make a fella tired. But not so tired that I couldn't walk 2 of the 4.5 miles home from the … Continue reading The Kitty Cats VS Gojira And Mothra
The Horticultural Whore Is Down
...but not out Sometimes, even I am humbled before the awesomeness that is Nature. Today, in a effort to get out of the house and at least do a little something in my garden, I set myself two tasks: water things and set out praying mantis egg cases. See, every fall, when I'm cutting back … Continue reading The Horticultural Whore Is Down
The 15 Things You Must Never Say To A Pissed Off Woman
...under peril to your life Gaming Stuff Yesterday, our game day consisted of a totally fun game of "Kill Doctor Lucky" using the S.S. Afgang board from the "Doctor Lucky Ambivalence Pack". In the end, Paul managed to take out the lucky old S.O.B. in the Lilac Room with the Big Red Hammer. As previously … Continue reading The 15 Things You Must Never Say To A Pissed Off Woman
The Rare And Beautiful Carnivorous Fig Tree Of Potawango Island
...tasty figs, but they bite Stuff...on a cloudy day 1: Decided not to attend ConQuest Sac this year. I really can't afford it. I'll go next year...IF the con is still around then. 2: My gaming group was supposed to meet tomorrow for boardgaming, but I'm putting that off until next Sunday. After that, I'll … Continue reading The Rare And Beautiful Carnivorous Fig Tree Of Potawango Island
The Incredibly Strange, Yet Somehow Comforting, Story Of Mostly Purple Patty And The Green Zebra
...co-starring her Uncle Floyd and his trained toupee The Horticultural Whore Is Not Ready Yet Ok, so today and tomorrow were both going to be all about me gardening. Nice weather? Check. Tools ready? Check. Ground mostly drained of recent rainfall? Check Gardener in good shape for tackling a mess o' work? Nope. After slightly … Continue reading The Incredibly Strange, Yet Somehow Comforting, Story Of Mostly Purple Patty And The Green Zebra
The Monkey Who Won The Lottery
...he bought like, $2,000,000.00 worth of bananas Jeez, my writing impulses really got a beatdown by my S.A.D. these past couple of days. Getting a hefty beer buzz on Friday night didn't help, either. Ah well, the sun came out today and I'm feeling pretty good. Daisy and the Game that was Afoot We took … Continue reading The Monkey Who Won The Lottery
The Horticultural Whore Freezes To Death
...while sweating Ok, so it wasn't really freezing cold, but it was in the low 50's and Grace and I spent 3-4 hours cleaning up storm debris and pruning the fuck out of plants that the Sacramento County Department of Too Much Time On Their Hands said were too tall for our corner lot near … Continue reading The Horticultural Whore Freezes To Death
The Robot Pirates Versus The Ninja Zombies On A Zeppelin In Dinosaur Land
...somewhere, gamers heads are exploding Well, my little porkchops, due to computer glitches and a couple of unavoidable errands, my plans to submit a zine to A&E got buggered. still, I'm way ahead of the NEXT deadline:) And now, garden pix! First, one of my Giant Hawaiian Gourds. That baby is as big as a … Continue reading The Robot Pirates Versus The Ninja Zombies On A Zeppelin In Dinosaur Land
The Horticultural Whore Adds It Up
...and then faints While Grace and I were cleaning out the garage, I finally decided to get rid of the many dozens of plastic plant containers that I've accumulated over the past 8 years. On a whim, I decided to add up the money I've spent on herbs, shrubs, flowers, trees, etc. over the years. … Continue reading The Horticultural Whore Adds It Up
The Horticultural Whore Attempts Suicide By Garden
...but the garden will not let him die No shit, brothers & sisters, I worked myself into near total exhaustion both Saturday and Sunday. I did all manner of gardening stuff most of each day. The 95+ degree heat didn't make things any easier. Still, the garden is looking somewhat neater and Compost Pile Y43 … Continue reading The Horticultural Whore Attempts Suicide By Garden
The Horticultural Whore Turned His Shoes Green
...while using the weed whacker Whew, am I ever tired! I just got inside after a 3 hour sessing in the garden and I feel like I've been rode hard and put away wet. Also, I forgot to eat lunch, so I'm a bit shaky. I'm thinking a nice ham sandwich is in order. Anyway, … Continue reading The Horticultural Whore Turned His Shoes Green
The Queen Of The Redwood Jungle
...and the Lost Coast June Birthdays Amongst my gamer friends, June seems to be the popular month for birthdays. So, while most are already past and at least one has yet to happen, just let me say... HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL OF YOU JUNE BORN GAMING GEEKS! In other news, life at Chez Cross goes … Continue reading The Queen Of The Redwood Jungle
Monsters Of Peace And Love
...big radioactive monsters Weekend Report Saturday, we took the girls to the annual SPCA Doggie Dash at Land Park. While we did not actually participate in the actual run/walk, we did visit all of the many booths and interacted with hundreds of other dogs, including a few Bassets. Fun was had by all, but our … Continue reading Monsters Of Peace And Love
The Horticultural Whore Goes To War
...on weeds, mostly What I did on my Saturday and Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend 1: Dried some herbs (tarragon, basil, mint & sage) from the garden by putting them in paper bags and leaving them inside the hot car for 2 days. 2: Took Daisy to the park for a long walk 3: Transplanted … Continue reading The Horticultural Whore Goes To War
Tea Time With Uncle Satan
...one lump or two? WOOHOO! Faery's Tale, a swell RPG that I've had a very small hand in developing, has been nominated for an Origins Award! The link to the list is here... http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/10479.html Congratulations to patricks and everyone else connected with the game. In other news, yesterday in the garden saw me transplanting 14 … Continue reading Tea Time With Uncle Satan
A Fine Pig’s Milk Cheese
...served with fresh durian Time To Empty Out My Head 1: Watched Heroes on Monday night and...damn! I love that show! 2: 112 days until GenCon! 3: Speaking of GenCon, I've got a few ideas for games I might run for my friends. First is a pretty standard CyberPulp game, full of action and adventure … Continue reading A Fine Pig’s Milk Cheese
The Horticultural Whore Can Dig It, Baby!
...dig soil, that is. Well, after many weeks, I finally got in a good weekend in the garden. Yesterday was all about whacking weeds, transplanting, pruning and generally messing about in the soil. Today, I started starting seeds and I managed to get alot of them in pots. Tomatos, green beans, spinach, zuchinni, peppers, some … Continue reading The Horticultural Whore Can Dig It, Baby!
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