Re: Beaufort update

> can toddle around the yard and see stuff, just no bending,
> stooping, squatting, digging, or anything else.

Oh, that must be very frustrating!  This time of year I really want to be
out there - especially kneeling.  I was down on my hands and knees checking
out the epimediums tonight - one has it's flower buds up, but the others are
just now starting to poke out.  You have to get your nose right down there.

Kitty
neIN, Z5
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "A A HODGES" <hodgesaa@earthlink.net>
To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Monday, April 11, 2005 8:36 PM
Subject: [CHAT] Beaufort update


> Thank you my dear, I got another cortisone shot in the back today. OW. He
> stuck the needle in farther this time. I'm back to physical therapy
> starting Friday night. I'm keeping my appt with the neurologist on the
19th
> though.
>
> I'm thoroughly enjoying my orchids, I repotted all of them this weekend
and
> the Vanda is just beautiful. I love walking out on my porch and seeing it
> hanging there. I'll try to remember to get a picture. On a nice note, when
> I got home the yard guys were here, so the front looks great (I won't let
> them in the back, too many things to weed eat)  The only horrible moment
> came when one of them "weed-eated" my $25 Buttons and Bows Hydrangea that
I
> ordered from Wayside this year. I though I was going to cry. I picked up
> all the little pieces and am trying to root them. There are some green
> shoots left in the ground but who knows if it will survive.
>
> Anyway, my friend Claudia came over as her husband is out of town and
> planted all my Dahlias for me. She'll be back this week to plant some more
> things. I can plant stuff as long as I can use a spade, no shoveling and
> can sit to do it. She also came and cleaned my house for me while I was
out
> of town on Saturday. I feel like an invalid!
>
> Stuff is coming up all over so at least I get to watch all the new things
> growing! I can toddle around the yard and see stuff, just no bending,
> stooping, squatting, digging, or anything else. ARGH!
> A
>
> Andrea H
> Beaufort, SC
>
>
> > [Original Message]
> > From: Pam Evans <gardenqueen@gmail.com>
> > To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> > Date: 4/11/2005 7:15:30 AM
> > Subject: Re: [CHAT] New orchids
> >
> > Andrea - congrats on the orchid and do keep us posted on your back.
> > Find the best surgeon you can, it's so very important for you to be
> > whole again!
> >
> >
> > On Apr 9, 2005 6:37 PM, A A HODGES <hodgesaa@earthlink.net> wrote:
> > > Came home with a new orchid from Lowe's today. It is a Vanda 'Blue
> > > something or other' the tag isn't clear, but it looks like the one I
> > > wanted from ebay that was $100
> > >
> > > This one was $50, can't believe I paid that, but it's gorgeous, and
> > > HUGE. It's got blue/purple flowers veined with white (more blue than
> > > white) and a solid center.
> > >
> > > The Lady Slipper I bought last week is a 'Fang Pacific.' So dark
purple
> it's almost black. Donna had asked me which one it was.
> > >
> > > They're both stunning and I'm so excited to have them! Made it home
from
> > > Dad and Marguerite's just fine. I did crack the liquor bottle last
> > > night, but didn't get wasted, I was joking about that, however
> > > Marguerite drank a whole bottle of wine and did get wasted.......She's
> > > one of those, "I looooouuuuuve you' drunkards. LOL! First time I've
seen
> > > her do that. She paid for it this morning and said 'WHAT was I
thinking?
> > >
> > > Took some picture of my Tung oil tree in bloom today. I'll get them
> posted soon. Very pretty.
> > > Tomorrow is supposed to be beautiful and sunny here. Maybe I'll get
some
> > > sun and some things planted. Have to move very slow. My back has been
> > > out for a week and screams at me if I move too fast. Got an
appointment
> > > with a neurologist on the 19th to see about disk replacement surgery.
L4
> > > and L5 are shot.
> > >
> > > Some have said I'm too young for surgery but I say I'm too young to be
> > > in this much pain all the time and not able to do anything! I can't
even
> > > put drops in my dogs ears without hurting. OY!
> > >
> > > A
> > >
> > > Andrea H
> > > Beaufort, SC
> > >
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> >
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> > Pam Evans
> > Kemp TX
> > zone 8A
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