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Basket Freak

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I think I’ve admitted to you before that I’m a real basket freak. I can justify why I NEED a basket at the drop of a hat. There is something about the shape and texture of a basket that gets my juices going.

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Because of this, I have banned myself from stores which sell baskets, and force myself to only ‘look and drool and dream’ of baskets I see on the net, assuming I could afford to buy half of the ones I would like.

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This is a garden basket. Isn’t it WONDERFUL? I already HAVE a Tupperware-type (plastic/rubber) basket that is easily washable (which this one isn’t) but isn’t it beautiful. Sigh.

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My juices flow as soon as I see one of these beauties. I can readily think of a thousand ways I could use them, where I would put them, etc. I’ve become a master at ‘how to use baskets,’ and I don’t have a BIT of modesty about it. :0)

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The Nifty Decor

I want them ALL.

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Maybe I could learn to MAKE them….

“A-tisket, a-tasket
I lost my yellow basket
Won’t someone help me find my basket
And make me happy again, again”
~ Nursery Rhyme

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It’s Raining, It’s Pouring….

Tail and Fur

“It’s raining, it’s pouring;
The old man is snoring.
He went to bed and he
Bumped his head
And he couldn’t get up in the morning.”    ~ Nursery Rhyme

We’ve already reached and broken the record here in Arkansas for rain in August, and it’s raining again. We may get another 2 inches today to add to the over 11 for the month.

My husband has been gritching all summer because USUALLY we get to a point where it’s so hot with no rain that our lawn becomes ‘brown and crunchy’ (his favorite) and doesn’t need mowing. No luck for him this year. Happily, we have a nice used riding mower to make the job as easy as it gets.

I did a good job on weed whacking yesterday, going all the way around our garden, the propane tank for our shop, and behind the shop, plus the front yard, plus the area between the front yard and the driveway pad. I was planning to work on the back – and around the greenhouse today – but it looks like an inside day for us.

We’re getting ready to enjoy eating with our long-time Lunch Bunch friends. I think we decided recently we had been meeting every Friday for at least 17 years. I’m thankful to have such good, long-time friends. We’ve shared laughter and tears through the years, celebrating, or helping each other through hard times. Today our son plans to come with us!

After errands, we’ll settle in, enjoying a dry home, family, and pets.

I hope that you are enjoying your Friday.

 

 

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