Valium (Diazepam) » Uncategorized http://viewfromthepines.com Anxiety treatment Thu, 01 Jul 2010 17:39:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Do you believe in Karma? http://viewfromthepines.com/2010/07/01/do-you-believe-in-karma/ http://viewfromthepines.com/2010/07/01/do-you-believe-in-karma/#comments Thu, 01 Jul 2010 17:39:22 +0000 admin http://viewfromthepines.com/?p=5465 I do! Let me tell you why.

Do you remember my post about What to do about my Mom?

Well let’s recap. I’m censoring the names of those involved in this story. Let’s call the guy D.Bag and Mom well she’s Mom.

Anyway Mom met D.Bag and had him move in with her. He was supposedly this awesome guy who treated her really good. Anyhoo… D.Bag decides to rough my Mom up a little. I’m not going to go into details because it makes me sick. So Mom kicks D.Bag out.

Yesterday Mom calls me to chat, and tells me that D.Bag had been cutting some trees and apparently he fell and broke his back in 4 places. He is now paralyzed from the neck down. Now D.Bag will no longer be hitting anyone ever again.

Does it make me a bad person for thinking this was his Karma coming back to bite him in the butt? Should I feel bad for him after what he did to my Mom? I don’t know. All I know is I’m glad that he’s out of her life, and I pray that she can learn from her mistakes and change her life. I also pray that he can learn from his mistakes too.

]]> http://viewfromthepines.com/2010/07/01/do-you-believe-in-karma/feed/ 0 Small Talk Six: It runs in the family http://viewfromthepines.com/2010/05/05/small-talk-six-it-runs-in-the-family/ http://viewfromthepines.com/2010/05/05/small-talk-six-it-runs-in-the-family/#comments Wed, 05 May 2010 17:33:04 +0000 admin http://viewfromthepines.com/?p=5446 his weeks topic for Small Talk Six at MomDot is “6 ways you are like or unlike your mother”

One way we used to be alike was when I was in High-School we dressed the same. She would borrow my clothes and I would borrow hers. That was until I became taller then her. She’s only 4′11
We both have the same hand writing. You know I used to forge her signature all the time. Bad me!
She only wanted one kid. So I was an only child. Not me… After being that only child I didn’t want that for my kids and wanted to have a big family.
Another way we are unlike is my Mom is the “Woe is me type” I have to constantly remind her that there are good things in life. I guess she always sees the glass as half empty and I always see it as half full.
We look alike also. It’s crazy sometimes I look in the mirror and see her.
We also have the same laugh. I don’t always laugh like her but when I do David loves to point it out to me.

]]> http://viewfromthepines.com/2010/05/05/small-talk-six-it-runs-in-the-family/feed/ 0 Things Remembered Charm Story Line http://viewfromthepines.com/2010/04/26/things-remembered-charm-story-line/ http://viewfromthepines.com/2010/04/26/things-remembered-charm-story-line/#comments Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:32:14 +0000 admin http://viewfromthepines.com/?p=5442 I recently had the chance to try out a bracelet and charm from the new Charm Story line from Things Remembered.

I picked the First Chapter Heart Charm Bracelet. I thought it would be a great starter piece to start my charm collection. I have always wanted a charm bracelet. But I’ve never gotten one no matter how many hints I have given.

I chose to engrave my heart charm with my husbands and I’s initials and then I had them put Forever on the back. Since our relationships was the real first chapter of our family I thought it would be perfect. I plan to order charms for each of the kids with their names and birth dates.

There were so many different charms I really had a hard time deciding what I wanted to put on my first charm bracelet. I think this could be a new Mother’s day tradition. To buy a new charm each year for mom. I know I would love it. My mom would too! She would especially love the photo charms to show off each of her adorable grand kids.

My Charm arrived in only a couple days after I ordered. It came in a little pouch. I had to put it on immediately. My wrists are tiny so it was a little big but I was able to pull it through another link on the chain and it fit perfectly.

The engraving was exactly what I wanted. It’s beautiful. I’ve been wearing it constantly. So if you are looking for a Mother’s Day gift…which is right around the corner.
Check out Things Remembered. I’m a Mom and I love mine.

]]> http://viewfromthepines.com/2010/04/26/things-remembered-charm-story-line/feed/ 0 Saltwater Aquarium http://viewfromthepines.com/2010/04/22/saltwater-aquarium/ http://viewfromthepines.com/2010/04/22/saltwater-aquarium/#comments Thu, 22 Apr 2010 07:26:59 +0000 admin http://viewfromthepines.com/1970/01/01/saltwater-aquarium/ This is my saltwater aquarium. It is a 90 gallon tank. A couple of weeks ago we added this to our home, after having a much smaller one for over a year.

This is our newest addition, Sunny, a Tang. He is quite beautiful and sociable.

Below is Georgie, our first fish. A clownfish.

This is Toby, the Goby. He stays in this little hole in the rock most of the time.

This is one view. We have greenery, coral and all the little out-growths you see are what naturally come out of the live rock. Live rock means it came directly from the ocean. It is expensive, about $7 per pound, because it has to stay in saltwater en route from the ocean. You never know each day what will have come out of your live rock over night. We have approximately 100 pounds of live rock in this tank. You should have about one pound per gallon of water. The sand is also live sand, which means it was kept in salt water on its way here from the ocean.

It is usually more expensive to have a saltwater aquarium, versus a fresh water aquarium. But the colors of the fish are extremely vivid.

So far in this relatively new tank, I have two Clownfish (Georgie and Porgie), one Tang (Sunny), one Lawnmower Blenny (Benny), one Goby (Toby), and two Dart fish I have not named because I can’t tell them apart.

I find this tank fascinating to watch to evolve on a daily basis.

Benny the Blenny…

Georgie (the clownfish on top) and Porgie (below).

The dartfish and lawnmower blenny.

I will continue to add to this page as I add more fish and coral, etc.

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  1. We have a big aquarium that’s been sitting (empty) in the livingroom for about three years now. My husband would love to have exactly what you have here. We did have it w salt water years ago and had a tang and clownfish; they were so beautiful and relaxing. We’re awfully far from the ocean, and money is tight these days. Maybe some day… In the meantime, I’m happy for you!!

    By: Mrs4444 on April 1, 2009

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  2. I love aquariums, this one is gorgeous Brenda! What a lovely home and so many beautiful things you have. If I was an envious type of person (IM NOT) I would be of you. Hugs, G

    By: Geraldine on April 11, 2009

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]]> http://viewfromthepines.com/2010/04/22/saltwater-aquarium/feed/ 0 About http://viewfromthepines.com/2010/04/22/about/ http://viewfromthepines.com/2010/04/22/about/#comments Thu, 22 Apr 2010 07:26:59 +0000 admin http://viewfromthepines.com/1970/01/01/about/ I am an Oklahoma girl who moved to Texas as an adult. I have lived in various parts of the state, but now call my home East Texas. I enjoy gardening, decorating, crafting, spending time with my pets, blogging and keeping up with friends online. I have become somewhat of a saltwater fish aquarium enthusiast this past year. I also have two fish, Spot and Survivor, in the garden pond. I have two Yorkies, named Abigail Rose and Charlie Ross. There are also two cats in the mix; a Maine Coon cat that we found in a dumpster named Clyde. And then there’s Bonnie who hails from a used car lot. I am also a Meals On Wheels volunteer in my community.

Don’t ask me a question if you don’t want an honest answer. Cause I fill that bill quite well. If you ask me what are the top three things that complete my day, I’d say: enjoying the solitude with my pets, photographing flowers and pretties, and being in the garden.

My garden is my peace of mind. I lose myself with hands deep in the soil. Weeding, planting, tending. Me without a garden is a scary thought. Me without a camera in the garden, even scarier.

I don’t know quite what I did before blogging and finding folks I like to commune with online. Oh yeah, I quilted a lot. And made stuff with paper. Which I do a lot less of these days. Because here I am, on the computer.

And then the critters keep me pretty busy. It’s an animal house. They walk on me like I’m pavement. But yeah, loving them makes me a better person. More complete. As someone once said, “Until one loves an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened.” Amen to that. If I had oodles of money and some land, I’d want to take them all in. Make sure they were housed and fed and warm and loved.

You can find me either at the computer, or out in the garden, most any day of the week. Email me at: brendakula@suddenlink.net. I love to meet folks, find new sites, add new bloggers to my friendship roll. Pleased to meet ya, as we say around these here parts.

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  1. This has nothing to do with anything, and yet it has something to do with everything!

    I was just over at Paris Parfait’s blog, responding – and actually disagreeing in a polite way – to her latest post. I then began checking out the blogs of others who’d responded – and agreed with her; LOL! – & came across yours.

    And you know, it’s such a small world. I, too, live here in East Texas. NE Texas. Piney Woods. Tyler.

    So we both take a visit to Paris & run into each other. It’s nice to meet you – I’ll be checking back!

    Debi

    By: Debi on October 30, 2008

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  2. Brenda,

    Your photographs are beautiful! What kind of camera are you using? I’d like to teach myself photography or perhaps take a class, but having the right camera is part of the pathway to success.

    By: gyma on November 23, 2008

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  3. Hi Brenda,

    Looks like we all agree – your pictures are so beautiful. I, too, would love to know what camera you work your magic with?? I’m trying to figure out where NE Tx is now My daughter lives in Austin and we are all from NY state. She was in Houston, too working at the Medical center. I haven’t been down to Austin yet, but I hear it is pretty city.

    The pictures you post of your place makes it seem like a great place to live.

    I am enjoying your blog !

    By: Connie Lenden on January 8, 2009

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  4. FYI- My maiden name is Rose. So your yorkie and I are both Abigail Rose.

    By: farmersdaughterct on March 16, 2009

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  5. Hi Brenda -

    Just came over from the Women’s Colony. Love your post there. I’m an East Texas gal too! Small world!

    By: Laurie on May 15, 2009

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  6. I sure wish you would share what kind of camera you use to produce these beautiful pictures. So many have asked. Is this the ask me no question, I will tell no lies question?

    Please share with us.

    By: Debbie on May 15, 2009

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  7. I’m an East Texas girl too! Henderson! Wanted to say hello, so nice to find you! Going to put you on my side column..

    Can’t wait to go through your blog…BEAUTIFUL!

    I’m now going to my yard to water my flowers…

    Tina~ Cherry Hill Cottage…

    By: Tina on May 22, 2009

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  8. don’t have a blog but might later….I am from Tyler and miss the pines alot…miss Tyler too…I’m in North Texas and love old homes and collecting too much…read you post about Moms and I have a story too…

    By: LINDA on May 26, 2009

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]]> http://viewfromthepines.com/2010/04/22/about/feed/ 0 What I’ve Been Up To http://viewfromthepines.com/2009/07/01/what-ive-been-up-to/ http://viewfromthepines.com/2009/07/01/what-ive-been-up-to/#comments Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:53:40 +0000 admin http://viewfromthepines.com/2009/07/01/what-ive-been-up-to/ Posted by: Brenda Kula | July 1, 2009

For those of you wondering if I’ve fallen off the face of the earth, no I haven’t. But some of you may recall my fall backwards over some piles of deck lumber nearly five weeks ago. Well, the injury to my left foot has continued to keep me out of the garden. So I haven’t posted much.

Those of you whose blogs I normally read, please try and understand how sad it’s been not feeling well enough to get outside and work in my sanctuary. So I haven’t been visiting many gardening blogs either. It is just hard to be faced with seeing such beauty when I can’t participate. Yeah, I guess that’s being a bad sport…

However, upon seeing a specialist yesterday, I now have a steel boot that goes up to my knee on my foot, which enables me to get around with less pain. I will have this on for three weeks, and then they will reevaluate.

Because I am virtually indoors most of the time, I am continuing to blog on my decorating/craft blog, http://cozylittlehouse.blogspot.com, because at least I can enjoy still taking photos while inside. So I may not post much on this blog until fall, when, hopefully, I will have the full use of my foot back. I was told it is a difficult injury to heal. But at least I’m not hobbling around leaning on a cane anymore. There is that!

So, to answer those who’ve emailed to ask about me, I do appreciate your kind concern. It meant a lot to me that you cared. Sorry I have been remiss in my gardening endeavors.

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  1. Dear Brenda, so sorry to hear how lousy you’ve been feeling. I can relate to the foot problem…my ankle is still swelling up when I walk on it and could take most of the summer to heal enough to ‘take a walk’. UGH. That does not make me very happy, either;-( I try to get out though, and walk around the garden, and I’ve managed to do a few things out there as well as inside. And I work around the house, so I am getting around…but I’m technically supposed to stay off it. The swelling wouldn’t be so bad if I did! I hope you can hurry up and get well so you can enjoy your garden once again! I’m dealing w/Lyme Disease so that’s another bummer. I guess this summer wasn’t meant for ‘fun in the sun’…because I can’t tolerate the sun due to the med’s I have to take. My skin blisters up even with SPF 100…I couldn’t believe it! Well, there are lots of other things worse than missing garden time (uh, at the moment I can’t think of any!)…but, I’ll let you know if I do!

    By: Jan (ThanksFor2Day) on July 1, 2009

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  2. Brenda, I hate that you are in pain! I fell “down” the stairs while going up at my friends house a few weeks ago. My foot is still sore. It’s a tiny thing compared to what you are living with though. Get well!!

    About that bright reddish orange dragon fly….they land on my hosta blooms all the time. Last summer I never investigated up close, for the longest time I thought they were flowers or buds. They are back again this summer around the pond. Gorgeous!

    By: Stacey on July 1, 2009

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  3. I was wondering where you had gotten off to! Well I am glad to know that you are on the mend and the pain is diminished with your new boot. I didn’t realize you HAD another blog! I am going there now. I have missed you.

    By: kat on July 1, 2009

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  4. I miss seeing your beautiful garden but I am enjoying the inside so much over at your other blog. Glad you have a new boot and it’s easier to get around but I sure hope you start feeling better soon. I hope it heals quickly and you are up and running around soon.

    By: Kim on July 1, 2009

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  5. Oh- that dragonfly picture is amazing!

    By: Kim on July 1, 2009

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  6. Hope you are feeling better soon!

    By: TinaTx on July 1, 2009

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  7. Brenda,

    Since I mostly visit your decorating blog, I had almost forgotten about this gardening one. I just assumed you weren’t gardening so much because of the construction going on in your backyard & the hot humid Texas weather. I’m sorry to hear your foot is still giving you fits. I hope the new boot will help you get around better. It’s a royal pain to be gimpy. I know, I’ve done my time on more than one occasion. Getting old is a bitch! Excuse the french. Here’s to you feeling better & getting around better. And the dragonfly photo is amazing. I had to call my son over to take a look as he loves dragonflies. He thought it was amazing too. Take care & I’ll check up with you later on your decorating blog.

    Kim

    By: Kim on July 1, 2009

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  8. Wishing you a speedy recovery Brenda, post and visit when you can, just get yourself all better first. Your dragonfly photo is really stunning , Kathy.

    By: Kathy on July 1, 2009

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  9. That is the most awesome dragonfly photo ever! I love them, I may have to copy that photo and save it for my albums!

    By: nola at the alamo on July 1, 2009

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  10. Brenda,

    I’m so glad they could at least give you something to ease your pain. Just sit in a chair and tell Robert what to do. I wish I could be there to help you.

    Hugs,

    Gretchen

    By: Gretchen Gerg on July 1, 2009

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  11. Brenda – what a lovely dragonfly picture.

    So sorry that you have the gardening blues – hope that your foot mends well and that you are pain free soon.

    K

    By: artistsgarden on July 1, 2009

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  12. Pain can drain a person fast. I am so sorry you

    aren’t out in and with your beloved garden and friends… Hopefully by the time you are back to normal, Robert will have worked his magic, the weather will be agreeable and all will be back to gorgous normal.

    I hope the boot helps and soon you are up to doing all you love.

    Beth~♥

    By: Beth at Aunties on July 1, 2009

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  13. You just take care of yourself Brenda–that’s what matters. We will always be here for you (and you know my email if you need it!)

    And, I love your cozy home blog–I read it as much as I can!

    Here’s to a speedy recovery!!!

    Linda

    By: Linda at Meadowview Thymes on July 1, 2009

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  14. Brenda! I am so sorry you haven’t been getting around better. I was wondering? It’s so HOT right now your better off inside anyway. Easy for me to say, huh? Hope you got some of that glorious rain earlier this week!

    Hope you feel better SOON!

    Tracy

    By: Tracy on July 1, 2009

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  15. I understand how you feel. I will be checking on you at your home blog(-: I know its hard to not be able to get outside and do what you love. The main thing is to get plenty of rest and just relax. Besides it is to hot out there anyhow(-:

    Email me if you need me(-: I am always here for you! (((hugs)))

    By: Cindee on July 1, 2009

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  16. Brenda, I’m so sorry you’ll be out of commission for a bit. Try to just chill out and enjoy the break, and be all geared up for Fall.

    I’ll enjoy your other blog…didn’t know you had it!!! It looks awesome. You’ll be teaching me a lot, and I really need the help.

    By: Paulette on July 2, 2009

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  17. Happy Independence Day, Brenda. The garden will be there when you are feeling better. In the meantime, take this opportunity to read and know that you have many people in blogland rooting for a speedy recovery. Feel better, my friend.

    ♥, Susan

    By: Susan at Black eyed susans kitchen on July 3, 2009

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  18. Good to hear from you and that you are still getting along. Hang in there! We all love you and miss you.

    By: Amelia on July 3, 2009

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  19. Sending lots of hugs to you, Brenda. Of course you need this time away from your gardening blog. It’s sort of a rerouting right now. Thank you for your heartfelt and honest post, revealing yourself and being vulnerable. I am in awe. I so rarely can do that– which is why I write my stories.

    xxxooo

    CurtissAnn

    By: CurtissAnn on July 3, 2009

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  20. I’m so sorry, Brenda! I had to wear a big boot for months after I broke my ankle. It was nice to get around a little, after being off my feet for so long, even if it was cumbersome!

    Your garden still looks nice, though, and you have all those wonderful windows and doors to look out of!

    By: Jill on July 4, 2009

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  21. Warm hugs and thoughts surround you, dear Brenda. Dear friends will pick up and rejoice when you are well enough to continue. In the meantime, simply get well.

    By: joey on July 4, 2009

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  22. Here’s to a speedy recovery!

    By: Mrs4444 on July 5, 2009

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  23. Hello…just stopping by to say hello and for a hug. The last 24 hours has been rough..I have cried and cried like you would not believe. =(

    By: Amelia on July 6, 2009

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  24. Sorry to hear you have been injured and suffering. Blogging is just one portion of all of our lives and I have missed yours but been equally busy. I hope the steel boot does the trick and you are ready for dancing soon.

    By: Layanee on July 7, 2009

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  25. Oh Brenda, as usual, I stayed away too long…I’m so sorry about the injury and the pain! How did I miss that you have another blog???? Did I know this???

    By: laura on July 7, 2009

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  26. Get some rest and be well ♥

    By: ennui on July 7, 2009

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  27. Brenda, I feel so bad for you. With the 100 + degree heat we have been having, I haven’t been doing much out in the garden either, and it is frustrating. Hope everything works out for you and that you will soon be able to be outside and enjoy your new deck.

    Jan

    Always Growing

    By: Jan on July 8, 2009

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  28. Brenda! I’m so sorry to hear you injured yourself. You know you can get a certain vicarious pleasure from visiting other blogs, though. I’m flattered you came to mine. I know just exactly how you feel since I just had the flu and for five days I was incapable of getting farther than the back gate. To walk around the day lily bed was exhausting, the idea of doing anything was quite out of the question.

    This probably accounts for the various rants I have been indulging in lately!

    By the way, that dragonfly picture is fantastic.

    By: healingmagichands on July 13, 2009

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  29. Just checking in to see how you are doing? Hope everything is improving with your health.

    Jan

    Always Growing

    By: Jan on July 16, 2009

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  30. Checking in to say hello! Hoping you are feeling fitter in the footer! gail

    By: Gail on July 16, 2009

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  31. Bless your heart!

    I hope this boot takes care of your pain and then you can heal, heal, heal!

    Hang in there kiddo – I know how much you must miss your garden and it sure must miss YOU.

    xo,

    Kim

    By: Daisy Cottage on July 16, 2009

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  32. What a nasty time to get an injury to keep you out of the garden! Hope it heals up soon

    By: Tamara on July 17, 2009

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  33. Oh, Brenda, I didn’t know. I’ve been busy with my Mom’s care and the ICU and haven’t made the rounds. I hope the new boot helps your poor foot. Hang in there, and I understand if you don’t want to visit. I did write about books today though and thought of you.~~Dee

    By: Dee/reddirtramblings on July 22, 2009

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  34. Sending hugs your way Brenda. I am so sorry to read about your fall. I hope your recovery is going well. Take care and BFN, G

    By: Geraldine on July 22, 2009

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  35. Thinking of you and missing you tons. Hope you are doing well. *hugs*

    By: Amelia on July 24, 2009

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  36. Just thought I’d check and see how you are doing. I hope you are mending well.

    Jan

    Always Growing

    By: Jan on August 9, 2009

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  37. Hi Brenda, oh no, what a bummer! I hope you’re feeling better.

    I wanted to let you know the hyacinth bean vines I planted from the seeds you sent are budding! I’m so excited, and can hardly wait for the blooms!

    By: linda on August 21, 2009

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  38. Hi Brenda, hope you’re better. Be sure to let me know at Furniture and Design Ideas when you’re going to make a come back.

    By: Nicolette on September 25, 2009

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  39. Hello,

    What a fabulous shot!

    ~ Gabriela ~

    By: Gabriela on October 2, 2009

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  40. Oh man, that’s a bummer! Hope the new solution helps soon.

    By: Tamara on October 26, 2009

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  41. Brenda, I just realized that I hadn’t heard from you in ages and ran over here to see what’s going on. Girl, your foot injury sounds like some of the things I’ve done! I hope it’s doing better by now. I was out of the garden for 2 months in 2007 due to bunion surgery. Even though I’d planned it for the hottest part of the year, it was tough not even being able to hobble out there!

    I paged down and saw your deck pics … it looks great! What I really love is the Yorkie, though! I didn’t realize you had one. Our Nala was the doggie light of our lives for 8-1/2 years and I still miss her.

    By: Cindy, MCOK on October 29, 2009

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  42. Brenda, so sorry to hear that your fall incapacitated you so much! I sure understand after having gone through a cast from a broken foot. No fun at all! And I needed a wheelchair because I am unable to use crutches for another poor old body condition.

    And today I am headed for the chiropractor for my back and hips.

    So, girlfriend, rather than have a “pity party”, why don’t you and I have a tea party and just go visiting some pretty blogs that cheer us up while sipping!

    Get better!

    Diane

    By: Diane Knott on November 3, 2009

    at 9:03 am

  43. Very beautiful dragonfly pic!!

    By: Dirty Girl Gardening on February 11, 2010

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  44. Brenda wishing you a speedy recovery. I know too well how one is limited in activities when foot is injured! I broke my ankle a year ago and reading this post brings me back to those memories of being cooped up..cast and wheelchairs ..quite limiting! Gell well!

    By: naturegirl on February 21, 2010

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  45. Brenda girl !

    I am so sorry .. I had no idea what had happened to you .. I just kept thinking you were taking a break .. I wish you a more speedy recovery and feeling more like yourself VERY soon girl !

    Joy : )

    By: Joy on February 24, 2010

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]]> http://viewfromthepines.com/2009/07/01/what-ive-been-up-to/feed/ 0 Unknown Tree Specimen http://viewfromthepines.com/2009/06/24/unknown-tree-specimen/ http://viewfromthepines.com/2009/06/24/unknown-tree-specimen/#comments Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:53:39 +0000 admin http://viewfromthepines.com/2009/06/24/unknown-tree-specimen/ Posted by: Brenda Kula | June 24, 2009

I have a tree of some sort in this container that my neighbor gave to me. I don’t think it is a tree that normally grows in a yard. But one in a pot. In the house or not, I don’t know.

Does anyone recognize this tree?

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  1. Let me know if someone identifies it, I think I have one that came in a pot from my mom’s funeral. It was about 8″ tall then, now 2 years later, it’s about 4′ tall, I keep repotting it. Not sure if it’s hardy, I drag it into the garage each winter.

    By: nola at the alamo on June 24, 2009

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  2. I don’t recognize it but it is certainly pretty!

    By: Kim on June 24, 2009

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  3. I can’t help you, but sure do love those shiny leaves.

    By: tina on June 24, 2009

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  4. Yeah, I got one of those from my mom’s funeral, too. It’s a potted plant from a florist, but I have no idea what it is.

    By: eva on June 24, 2009

    at 6:20 pm

  5. Is it a fig? Ficus benjamina? I have seen them grow outside on a patio etc.

    By: Cindee on June 24, 2009

    at 7:32 pm

  6. My guess would be Radermachera sinica aka China Doll plant.

    By: Tabbie on June 24, 2009

    at 9:27 pm

  7. Looks China doll plant. If it is, it’s an indoor plant.

    By: Nancy on June 24, 2009

    at 10:29 pm

  8. I think it looks like China Doll also, Brenda. That plant does need to be overwintered inside, and is a lovely plant. My mother has had one for years.

    Jan

    Always Growing

    By: Jan on June 26, 2009

    at 8:46 am

  9. It looks like it could be from the ficus family. It’s pretty!

    By: Jill on June 26, 2009

    at 1:27 pm

  10. I don’t know but it has the shinest leaves I’ve seen.

    Gretchen

    By: Gretchen on June 26, 2009

    at 3:23 pm

  11. Very pretty tree! Those leaves look like the ones on my silk ficus tree inside my home! Hope you’re having a good weekend! Patti

    By: Patti on June 27, 2009

    at 10:19 pm

  12. Well, they i.d. it I think. It does make a nice summer container and then does double duty as a houseplant in winter. What a deal.~~Dee

    By: Dee/reddirtramblings on June 29, 2009

    at 2:28 pm

  13. Your blog is wonderful…the photos superb, and I admire the deck work so much, and the care taken to achieve it . This is a first time visit for me, and I have read back through your postings with much interest. I think the plant is from the ficus family, but I’m not sure. After seeing your photos I’m tempted to explore Canons more. You have such a beautiful garden and pets.

    By: pam on June 30, 2009

    at 6:15 am

  14. Honey, you know I so rarely know what anything is. It sure is pretty, though. And is that the tips of a cast iron plant I see in the pic? I’ve got some of that now! I adore it.

    See your posts are few this week. Hope all is okay. I’ve really had to pull back from blogging and reading– so much to do on the house, am overwhelmed.

    xxxooo

    By: CurtissAnn on June 30, 2009

    at 7:54 am

  15. I once grew one of these indoors and it never looked this good! Wow, I guess it must like your Texas weather. Makes me want to try growing one again!

    By: Cynthia on July 8, 2009

    at 6:59 pm

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Sago Palm fronds in the early morning sunlight above.

Robert has brought in some lattice to build something to hide all these meters on my neighbor’s wall and on mine across the way. Being on the corner, I have both stuck to my wall. He’s thinking of covering the brick except for the part of the meters the company readers have to get into. Maybe I could grow vines or have shelves on it. This is what I’m thinking will be my “designated” living room area of the deck. This is the side just outside the east French doors.

This is it looking from the south angle. See how he finished out the area around my shrubs? I am liking that.

Yes, I know. I still have cable wires dangling from the roof. Hopefully this will get hidden soon.

This is the side facing the north. This would be my “designated” kitchen area. Maybe a gas grill, a table and chairs, etc.

My yard is still a complete mess. Things are all jammed up together.

He is busy the next few days on another job. But he thinks next week he will probably stain the deck. Let’s hope we manage to kill the tree roots with the Round Up he’s used!

We have another project for him inside the house. Then he will get to the gazebo plans before too long.

mmm

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  1. Lookin’ good, Brenda!

    By: joey on June 18, 2009

    at 11:33 am

  2. Love all the finishing touches You and Robert have come up with! It just makes it!!! Hey the gazebo is an awesome idea too…I just love it all. Well worth the wait.

    Tracy

    By: Tracy on June 18, 2009

    at 11:58 am

  3. I love how he finished around the trees etc. How does he come up with this stuff?

    It’s looking great already.

    Gretchen

    By: Gretchen on June 18, 2009

    at 12:29 pm

  4. You’d better get a leaf blower/vacuum right now, ’cause this fall that deck will be like a magnet for leaves and pine needles! Can’t wait to see the lattice up!

    By: nola at the alamo on June 18, 2009

    at 3:42 pm

  5. That deck is looking great. Nice and cool actually with the shade Glad your crepe myrtle was saved. It looks great!

    By: tina on June 18, 2009

    at 3:55 pm

  6. Brenda the deck is looking GORGEOUS!!!! I love the edging Robert did!

    I have the same deal going with all the meters only mine are on the front of my house at the entryway. We are going to put up metal latic type stuff and grow vines on it.

    By: kat on June 18, 2009

    at 7:27 pm

  7. Brenda, the deck is already so fabulous. I can just see ahead to next year, looking back on the construction as you enjoy your beautiful landscaped deck. And a gazebo too, can’t wait! xo, suzy

    By: georgiapeachez on June 18, 2009

    at 7:44 pm

  8. It really is looking nice. We need to get on with the deck remodel at our place now that the vacation is over.

    By: deb on June 18, 2009

    at 9:25 pm

  9. I think the progression is just spot on. It looks so totally unique. No cookie cutter deck here. I really can see your vision and I love it.

    By: Florida Sue on June 19, 2009

    at 9:15 am

  10. Love it! Have you decided what to plant around the tree yet?

    By: Linda at Meadowview Thymes on June 19, 2009

    at 3:10 pm

  11. I love how he finished the area around the trees & shrubs. Very nice job!

    By: Racquel on June 19, 2009

    at 3:26 pm

  12. This deck is absolutely beautiful. What color and type of stain are you going to end up using? I’m also guessing you still have meter readers in your area. (Sorry you have to cover your neighbor’s neter but still make them readable – All our meters are now digital and use the power lines to report back the readings instead of people manually reading them anymore. )

    Great website by the way!!

    By: DIY Home Center on June 19, 2009

    at 4:55 pm

  13. Your new garden room is so pleasing already. Tabula rasa….so many possibilities.

    By: Layanee on June 20, 2009

    at 6:01 am

  14. Looking good!!

    By: Mrs4444 on June 21, 2009

    at 9:34 pm

  15. I am so happy for you, having this deck, and envious of you having Robert’s craftmanship. Guess what– I have a man right now working in my bathroom!

    Our meter back in OK is digital, too, but here in AL we have a meter reader. And I have two enormous sagos! They have been let to grow wildly, and I like that.

    By: Curtiss Ann on June 22, 2009

    at 10:16 am

  16. Thanks for the visit.

    The decking looks amazing – and such a great area too.

    By: JanMary, N Ireland on June 22, 2009

    at 4:21 pm

  17. What a dream deck!!! I love it! Patti

    By: Dreams and Decor on June 22, 2009

    at 9:36 pm

  18. It really looks great, Brenda!

    By: Jill on June 24, 2009

    at 8:59 am

  19. Brenda! The deck looks absolute fabulous! I love it!

    By: Ellen on June 24, 2009

    at 3:10 pm

  20. Also, I bet you’re going to love the gazebo! My sister-in-law had one built at her previous house & it was a great place to hang her hanging baskets of flowers! She’s an artist and she loved to do her painting out there! Patti

    By: Patti on June 27, 2009

    at 10:23 pm

  21. Hi Brenda! Your deck is so spacious and inviting! I like the feeling of wood under the bare feet and smell of wood. Good job! I am wondering how you keep your sago palm so green and healthy. I like this plant but mine has yellow leaves and looks miserable. Do I underwater it? I set it outside for summer, but it still looks unhappy.

    By: Tatyana on June 28, 2009

    at 11:42 am

  22. Brenda, your deck is so pretty. Could we sit a spell and have some lemonade or iced tea out there?~~Dee

    By: Dee/reddirtramblings on June 29, 2009

    at 3:42 pm

  23. it looks great.

    By: Hena Tayeb on July 29, 2009

    at 2:32 pm

  24. jealous!jealous!jealous! You are going to have sooo much fun out there:)

    GartenGrl

    By: Cool Garden Things on February 3, 2010

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Here is what Robert is working on now. Isn’t this adornment around the tree pretty? It will give the trees room to grow and a place for me to plant. Yes, Charlie Ross is sneaking a peak.

I’m as surprised as anyone. I just let him build and see what’s going to happen next.

Of course now that we’re coming down the stretch, we’re pondering adding to the project…

See this area where the deck ends near the tools? Maybe extend the deck to build a gazebo?

 

A gazebo shaped in what I think is an octagon that Robert put around the trees? This is his thinking.

Oh yes, the tree we’ve been feverishly trying to kill. To eradicate the many shoots that have sprung up all over the yard…

I figured out what it was. Remember it was just in front of that building equipment. It was/is a black locust, and apparently hard to kill.

BIOLOGY & SPREAD

Black locust reproduces vigorously by root suckering and stump sprouting to form groves (or clones) of trees interconnected by a common fibrous root system.  Physical damage to roots and stems increases suckering and sprouting, making control difficult.  Black locust clones easily spread in quality and restorable natural areas. Although black locust produces abundant seeds, they seldom germinate.

MANAGEMENT OPTIONS

Mowing and burning are only effective in reducing the further spread of young shoots from a clone or parent tree.  To kill a clone, cutting alone is ineffective.  Herbicides applied to the stems or cut stumps spread into the root system and provide better control.  From mid-June to August hand sprayer application of 6.25% glyphosate solution (15:1 water:glyphosate) to stumps cut near the ground has been used by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Region V State Parks Resource Management Office.  Resprouting and suckering from dense clones may require follow up treatment after a few years*.  *Because plants that appear to have been killed can resprout even several years after treatment with herbicide, annual monitoring should be conducted and follow-up treatments made as needed.

Anyone have experience with this horrid, despicable tree?

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Responses

  1. Brenda, do you visit Mary, at Across the Pond? She has a fabulous screened gazebo, at the edge of her deck. I’d love to have one like that.

    You might be able to find her gazebo in her archives. She has delightful gardens!

    http://devondesigns-mary.blogspot.com/

    I’m loving the progress of your deck!

    By: Pat@Back Porch Musings on June 16, 2009

    at 4:55 pm

  2. That is lovely! I have trees growing up through our deck, but they are just holes in the deck that have to be enlarged every five years or so. Much prettier!

    By: Sheila on June 16, 2009

    at 5:06 pm

  3. I vote for a gazebo too. I have always wanted one! That would look awesome! The tree trimming is wonderful. Robert is a real craftsman! I am enjoying seeing his work! Thanks for keeping us up to date on the project!!!! It is just beautiful!!!!!

    By: Cindee on June 16, 2009

    at 5:55 pm

  4. Brenda,

    Robert is wonderful. You are so lucky to have a carpenter who gives such attention to detail.

    Blessings,

    Lorilee

    By: Lorilee on June 16, 2009

    at 6:17 pm

  5. Can’t help you with your tree problem, but your deck is looking great! I think a gazebo will be perfect.

    By: TinaTx on June 16, 2009

    at 6:31 pm

  6. I totally vote for that gazebo. Don’t think you’d ever regret it. Robert is doing such a good job. It’s gaw-geous!

    I’m no help with the tree problem. We have some that are quite invasive and we keep digging.

    By: Stacey on June 16, 2009

    at 6:33 pm

  7. Yes, add a gazbo Brenda! You will love it.

    The deck looks great–I love the bed around the tree. Robert did a great job!

    By: Linda at Meadowview Thymes on June 16, 2009

    at 7:04 pm

  8. The only thing I know about Black Locust is that their lovely white springtime flowers are sweetly fragrant. I love the scent! I hope you are able to eradicate it, however, since an invasive plant is never a good thing.

    By: Tabbie on June 16, 2009

    at 7:06 pm

  9. Love it Brenda, and a gazebo would add to your enjoyment once the mosquitoes show up! What an aggressive tree! The stems of Locust were used as small fencing at the Lurie Garden in Chicago…they sprouted! gail

    By: Gail on June 16, 2009

    at 7:23 pm

  10. I LOVE the deck, you are going to enjoy it so much! Definitely, go for the gazebo, that would be the icing on the cake.

    By: Paulette on June 16, 2009

    at 9:00 pm

  11. Your deck is gorgeous! Your tree is hellatious!!! You poor woman, who would create such a beast as that! LOL I know I know…:) Maybe you should invest in a pesticide co. (you know, the kind that kills horrid black locus trees)

    By: kat on June 16, 2009

    at 11:40 pm

  12. Very nice deck.

    Hey, black grow by seed, too. I used to have them coming up in my flowerbeds everywhere.

    Our\’s was finally removed last winter by a tree crew. The ground the stump right out of the ground, and so far, nothing is coming up there.

    Your deck looks wonderful.

    By: Sandy on June 17, 2009

    at 4:45 am

  13. Your deck is looking great! What a wonderful addition a gazebo would make–I can envision a wonderful spot to read or entertain–with Charlie Ross’ help, of course!

    By: Jenny on June 17, 2009

    at 6:41 am

  14. Wonderful work on the deck! I like what he’s doing around the trees.

    Sorry…we have elms and junipers to deal with. I haven’t had to kill any locust trees, but I’m up to the challange!

    By: sleepycathollow on June 17, 2009

    at 11:00 am

  15. I really like the stuff around the trees, that looks sharp! I’ve never heard of those trees, good luck.

    Crap, I just tripped going into the kitchen for lunch, I hope I didn’t hurt my back again! DITHB!

    By: nola on June 17, 2009

    at 11:36 am

  16. Your deck is looking fabulous. And I love the detailing Robert is doing around the trees. And yes, yes, yes to the gazebo. But then we aren’t paying for it. lol.

    By: Kim on June 17, 2009

    at 3:27 pm

  17. Beautiful deck! I love the want the trees are trimmed and included in the deck.

    I have some weeds that grow the same way as your black locust. They are woody too!

    By: Melissa (Missy) on June 17, 2009

    at 5:56 pm

  18. Your deck is looking great! My hubby is from Fort Worth and his mom lives in Texarkana. Wonderful state!

    By: Cheri on June 17, 2009

    at 6:47 pm

  19. It looks like warm house, with great deck. Thanks for share. nice picture also. I like it. I hope you visiting my blog and share some information

    By: prasetio on June 17, 2009

    at 8:50 pm

  20. The deck is absolutely gorgeous, and a gazebo would be perfect. We have a gazebo which I call the pergola, plus a matching arbor down in the corner of the place, and I really like the fact that they reflect each other in terms of form. It gives the yard structure and makes the different areas relate to each other. So an octagonal gazebo would be perfect as it would reflect shapes already present in the deck.

    Black locusts we don’t have, but honey locusts we do, and you should thank your lucky stars you don’t. They have to be the most well armored tree in the world, and just as difficult to kill as the black locust with tire potential tire damage for your tractors and other tools to boot.

    By: healingmagichands on June 18, 2009

    at 9:37 pm

  21. Oh a gazebo sounds like a lovely idea Brenda. Won’t that be a nice spot to sit & enjoy the garden.

    By: Racquel on June 19, 2009

    at 3:28 pm

  22. Your deck has turned out absolutely stunning!

    By: Tamara on June 19, 2009

    at 7:55 pm

  23. Brenda, absolutely gorgeous. Can’t wait to see it stained. Robert is the MAN. Is he single and available? By the way, I vote yes for a screened gazebo, and I’ll have gazebo envy once you get it done!

    By: Robin on June 20, 2009

    at 3:59 pm

  24. Glad for your blog, Brenda–so inspiring to me today! Robert is a true artist! We planted black locust on the west side of our land in OK, to control erosion on a hill. Worked. I’ve always thought them rather pretty trees. Don’t we wish we could be as tough?

    xxxooo

    By: Curtiss Ann on June 22, 2009

    at 10:12 am

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Well, here’s the basic shape of the deck. Not quite finished. Not stained. But your get the idea. There’s Abi with sand from the electrical saw on her whiskers. And Clyde in the background. Poor Clyde has been being taunted of late by a group of mockingbirds. They better not hurt my handsome boy!

One problem. The tree stump grinder man has yet to come calling. So we have tiny trees growing through the deck.

I don’t know how I’m going to furnish this deck yet. Probably with a lot of what I already have. Not to that point yet. But every time I go out there, my mind gets busy decorating.

I love how Robert took the wood design in all directions. Gave it quite a personality of its own.

Look, the four o’clocks are blooming up by the front gate arbor!

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Responses

  1. The deck is wonderful…how fortunate you are! Robert really does great work.

    I didn’t grow any four o’clocks this year, but they are one of my favorites.

    By: Tabbie on June 11, 2009

    at 3:33 pm

  2. Oh Brenda! That porch is GORGEOUS!!!! I love how the wood planks go in different directions like puzzle pieces. I also love the cut out for the tree. I was thinking you could take a pot and cut out the bottom and fit it around the tree trunk to give the illusion that it is in a pot.

    I would be itching to decorate that beautiful deck! Of course I am itching to get at my own. I have sooo much ahead of me to do but that makes it all the more exciting. Yes?

    By: kat on June 11, 2009

    at 3:45 pm

  3. Its absolutely gorgeous, Robert is a magician with wood!!!!!

    By: Diane ( Crafty Passions) on June 11, 2009

    at 4:48 pm

  4. Your new deck is awesome!! Robert is a treasure!

    I really like how he connected the house to the wall (?)! You have a whole new room now!

    Outstanding carpentry!

    By: Kathi on June 11, 2009

    at 4:57 pm

  5. Your deck is awesome! It reminds me of the gardens in Savannah. Lots of them went all the way to the house next to them. Some of them even painted the wall on the other side. It’s going to be just wonderful.

    By: Stacey on June 11, 2009

    at 5:00 pm

  6. Wow he did a terrific job! Love all the patterns in the wood. Don’t know about Texas but all the home builders (and deck builders) where I live only use Penofin on decks, that’s the only thing we’ve ever used. Robert would know I’m sure.

    Did you see the list of 10 harmful (toxic) plants to pets at my blog? I thought of you since you have so many beautiful flowers and always have the dogs and cat outside with you. Rule of thumb–the more beautiful the plant the more toxic it is to a pet.

    By: Elaine on June 11, 2009

    at 6:06 pm

  7. Wow, Wow, Wow!! That is some deck!! It will be so much fun to get it decorated, arranging lots of collections of pretty pots filled with all kinds of wonderful plants! LUCKY!! xo, suzy

    By: Anonymous on June 11, 2009

    at 7:28 pm

  8. Brenda that is beautiful! I am so happy for you! I know you will love this so much!!! Robert did a fantastic job on the deck and it will be so fun to have it for outdoor dinners or morning coffee or whatever you please!!!

    By: Cindee on June 11, 2009

    at 7:54 pm

  9. Why it is an absolute outdoor living room. I’d have to move my television outside then I’d never come in!

    By: tina on June 11, 2009

    at 8:11 pm

  10. This is awesome Brenda! What are you going to plant around the tree? Wish you could find those red adirondack chairs for the deck!

    By: Linda at Meadowview Thymes on June 11, 2009

    at 8:23 pm

  11. It is looking wonderful! I know that you will decorate it up perfectly.

    Hugs,

    Penny

    By: Penny @ Lavender Hill Studio & The Comforts of Home on June 11, 2009

    at 9:04 pm

  12. It’s wonderful seeing your new deck take shape, Brenda. It’s going to be a beautiful addition!

    By: Pat@Back Porch Musings on June 12, 2009

    at 7:04 am

  13. What a wonderful new “room”! Just in time for summer, too.

    I thought for a minute there was a ghost in your window on the top photo! Then further down I could tell it was a television set. lol

    By: Jill on June 12, 2009

    at 7:42 am

  14. Looks fabulous Brenda! I love the tree growing through the deck. My last house had a deck with a tree in it – you’ll love the shade, especially as hot as it gets in your neck of the woods!

    By: linda on June 12, 2009

    at 5:52 pm

  15. Lookin’ good, Brenda … hope you are healing and your leg looking as good as your deck!

    By: joey on June 12, 2009

    at 7:31 pm

  16. your deck is going to be so much fun to use. what a great outdoor space.

    By: marmee on June 12, 2009

    at 11:27 pm

  17. It’s a great looking deck Brenda…and you are going to have a lot of fun decorating it! How is the leg? gail

    By: Gail on June 13, 2009

    at 8:27 am

  18. It is coming out so good…I really can’t wait to see how you decorate it! Hope you are enjoying the weekend.

    ♥, Susan

    By: Susan at Black eyed susans kitchen on June 13, 2009

    at 10:50 am

  19. Oh, Brenda! I’m so excited for you! It’s absolutely gorgeous!!! I love the way the wood goes in the different directions. You are going to have so much fun decorating it! Have a great weekend! Patti

    By: Anonymous on June 13, 2009

    at 7:25 pm

  20. Brenda, it’s just gorgeous! Robert is an artist. And it looks like Clyde has given his approval!

    Diane

    By: Diane Knott on June 13, 2009

    at 7:35 pm

  21. Oh your deck is gorgeous Brenda, I love the pattern Robert did & the varying shades on the unstained wood too. Are you going to clearcoat it or stain it?

    By: Racquel on June 14, 2009

    at 3:14 pm

  22. And now your fun begins…well, continues and Robert can rest from the heat. Looks great!

    By: Layanee on June 14, 2009

    at 8:07 pm

  23. Brenda,

    I love your new deck and especially that it goes off in all directions. Wish I was sitting on that pink rocker.

    Hugs,

    Gretchen

    By: Gretchen on June 15, 2009

    at 7:51 am

  24. I love it. It fits so perfectly with the house. I see the kitty has to be one of the first to try it out;) Large enough to entertain and BBQ for a lot of friends.

    Marnie

    By: Marnie on June 15, 2009

    at 1:55 pm

  25. Looks great. I, too, like the way the wood planks are placed. I can’t wait to see how you furnish it. I know it will look spectacular.

    Jan

    Always Growing

    By: Jan on June 16, 2009

    at 12:59 pm

  26. Oh! Your new deck is fantastic. I just want to come over and sit a spell once it’s finished. I just know you’ll decorate it to the max and it will look even better with your containers and chairs. Where is the stump grinder anyway?~~Dee

    By: Dee/reddirtramblings on June 16, 2009

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