Walking is the perfect way of moving if you want to see into the life of things. It is the one way of freedom. If you go to a place on anything but your own feet you are taken there too fast, and miss a thousand delicate joys that were waiting for you by the wayside. Elizabeth von Arnim

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Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Stone Patio Pictures

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It was another morning like yesterday, 70 degrees, a bit humid and the only breeze I had was made by me as I walked. : )

Walked the Farm Loop.  The goats weren't on the porch this time by the dairy farm but there were lots of chickens roaming around the front yard.

There was also an all white calf running around in the front pasture having a fine time.  The word that came to my mind was frolicking.  : )

Back in town, I walked a loop around the ball park and a loop around town before heading home.

Passed these pretty black eyed Susan's in a yard.  They are the state flower in MD.  I don't have any in my yard but I'd like to get some.



Walked 6.2 miles.
Sunrise 6:12
Sunset 8:35
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Started cleaning up around the patio for a while till it was time to go bowling.  Everyone had things to do today so it was just Ken and I bowling.  It was kind of nice with just the two of us for a change.  Ken had an off day but I did quite well.  My average is 131 and I bowled a 142, 145 and 162 in that order.  A lucky day for me. : )
We finished bowling pretty quickly with just the two of us so we went back home and got more yard work done.

I mowed the lawn and Ken did all the weed wacking.   I did more weeding and we put up the umbrella on the patio.  We don't really like the umbrella and Ken wants to build a pergola.  That will be another time though, maybe NEXT year.   We have too many projects going on right now!!
Yesterday I said I'd post pictures of our finished stone patio and here  are five of them from different angles.




Turkey Hill ice cream was on sale so we stopped on the way home from bowling to get in a new supply.  Picked up a new flavor and I'm looking forward to trying it later this evening.  It is called Red Velvet Cake.  On the container it says, red velvet cake ice cream with red velvet cake bits and a crunchy chocolate cake swirl.  Yummy doesn't that sound good!?

Now it's time to get in a little reading before a little television and that ice cream.
Hope your day was a happy one.
happyone : )
Treat everyone with politeness,
even those who are rude to you.
Not because they are nice,
but because you are.
~ Unknown

Today is my mom's birthday.  She is 86 years old.  16 months ago when she had her temporary heart fix so she could have her broken hip operated on the doctors said it would probably only last a month.  Well thanks to lots of prayers her heart is still going strong. : )  You can't tell me prayer doesn't work!!! : )
Happy Birthday Mommy.  : )

31 comments:

The Furry Gnome said...

Wow! You've done a great job of designing and constructing that patio! Very nice. Thinking of your mom too.

Ruth Hiebert said...

That patio is beautiful.I'm sure it's one of a kind,since you built it yourself and that makes it extra special.

At Rivercrest Cottage said...

Your stone patio is really looking nice. I love anything rustic and that patio would make me so happy. I agree with you on the ice cream. I probably wouldn't have picked it (because I don't get past chocolate), but would certainly try it if it was offered.

Optimistic Existentialist said...

Your patio looks beautiful and inviting! And I love all of those yellow flowers :)

Jagoda Smith said...

I'm impressed - the patio looks great.

Prunella Pepperpot said...

Oh gosh, such a labour of love. Your patio is stunnining!! I love the little waterfall and pool. I also loved how Ken has stepped it down into different levels and the edging around the flower beds. He is truly very talented.
Have a wonderful day both of you chilling out on your beautiful new patio :)

Kerri Farley said...

The patio looks AWESOME! Happy Birthday to your Mom!!

Cat Lover said...

Your new patio looks fantastic! Lots of hard work really paid off.
The power of prayer is awe inspiring.
Enjoy your new patio!

Lisa said...

This is awesome! Yall did a good job! Im liking the pond too.
Lisa

eileeninmd said...

Hello, Happy birthday to your MOM! I love the black-eyed susans. The ice cream sounds delicious. Your patio is looking wonderful, I know you will enjoy using it too. Enjoy your day and the week ahead!

happyone said...

Thank you! It was quite a project. Thanks for the mom thoughts too. : )

happyone said...

Thank you. It was made with stone from Happy Trails so it didn't cost anything either. : )

happyone said...

Thanks, we are liking it too. : )
The ice cream was very good, but not a new favorite.

happyone said...

Thank you. Stop over when you're in the neighborhood. : )

happyone said...

Thank you. We are glad this part of is finally finished. : )

happyone said...

Thank you so much. Ken is blushing. : )

happyone said...

Thank you. So much nicer looking out the window seeing a finished patio instead of rocks and weeds. : )

happyone said...

Thank you. Ken really worked hard on it. He has other plans for the yard too. : ) Back to Happy Trails for more rocks. : )

happyone said...

Thanks. Yesterday I wanted to sit in the pond. : )

happyone said...

Thanks.
The ice cream was delicious!!
Now the decision is do we sit on the front porch or out back on the patio. : )

Adam said...

I've seen turkey hill but I don't think I ever got some

Aritha V. said...

Great patio. Love the natural look!

Christine said...

Well done the patio looks fantastic!
I'd love to find black eyed susans to plant in my garden too!Enjoy your ice cream sounds so good!

happyone said...

You should try it. Good stuff. : )

happyone said...

Thank you.

happyone said...

Thanks so much. The ice cream was good. I'm having more of it tonight. : )

Henny Penny said...

The patio is really pretty! I've just tried Turkey Hill Red Velvet ice cream and oh my goodness. It is SO GOOD!! Turkey Hill is on sale here now two for five dollars. so Poppy can bring home another red velvet. I think we keep Turkey Hill in business!

happyone said...

Oh yes, I loved it too. Such a good price too. We got 4 for $10. I'm having some more tonight.
We only buy it when it's on sale so stock up on it.

Lowcarb team member said...

Belated good wishes for your moms birthday ...

I do like your stone patio and the black-eyed susans are such a lovely colour.

All the best Jan

happyone said...

Thank you and thank you for all your comments. : )

M.K. said...

That's a big patio! Looks really lovely, and the color of the stone is so nice and warm. Turkey Hill I/C was on sale here too, and I bought two packages -- Tin Roof Sundae and Black Raspberry. Quite delish!