IT WAS A GOOD JOB FOR A COOL SPRING DAY

Unnoticed by me over the years, a nasty vine had crept across the ground near the southwest corner of our unit and then slowly and stealthily made its way up a 20' pine tree.  It grew steadily over the top of an arbor at the corner of the house as well.  Last summer, for the first time, I noticed that it had ascended the pine tree and completely covered the top of it, and in fact broke off the top 10 feet of the tree.  And then, a few days ago, when there should have been the sweet aroma of lilac branches, there was a mass of small, twisted, dead branches.  On further inspection, I found the lilac tree to be dead because it had been overpowered and smothered by this unknown invasive vine.  So late yesterday, I began the arduous task of cutting down and removing the four trunks of the lilac tree, plus all the entangled vines and dead branches.  No easy task for sure, and I ended up taking two full utility trailer loads of twisted branches and snarly, entangled vines to the Park's recycle area.  It was a good job for a cool Spring day.

 THIS WAS ONCE A NICE LILAC BUSH

 THIS IS ONE OF THE NASTY VINE SHOOTS

THIS IS THE FIRST OF TWO UTILITY TRAILER LOADS OF TANGLED BRANCHES

A drive to Goderich for Lorraine and I this morning.  Stops at the 360 Bike Shop, Giant Tiger, coffee to go for me at McD's, Food Basics, Dollarama, and Walmart.

I PLANTED THIS RED BUD TREE ABOUT 20 YEARS AGO

 LILACS IN THE BACK YARD

Thanks to readers for hanging in despite me having to remove the Comment Section and the Shout Box.  My Google stat numbers haven't dropped so I know folks are still reading.  If anyone has any suggestions on how I can fix Blogger's 'Comment Moderation' feature, I'd be happy to hear from you.  With the moderation feature, readers could still comment, and all I would have to do is approve those comments.

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 I LOVE ALL THE FERNS ON THIS PROPERTY

GROANER'S CORNER:((  The 12 Steps Of A Web Addict::

1) I will have a cup of coffee in the morning and read my PAPER newspaper like I used to, before the Web.

2) I will eat breakfast with a knife and fork and not with one hand typing.

3) I will get dressed before noon.

4) I will make an attempt to clean the house, wash clothes, and plan dinner before even thinking of the Web.

5) I will sit down and write a letter to those unfortunate few friends and family that are Web-deprived.

6) I will call someone on the phone who I cannot contact via the Web.

7) I will read a book... if I still remember how.

8 ) I will listen to those around me about their needs and stop telling them to turn the TV down so I can hear the music on the Web.

9) I will not be tempted during TV commercials to check for email.

10) I will try and get out of the house at least once a week, if it is necessary or not.

11) I will remember that my bank is not forgiving if I forget to balance my checkbook because I was too busy on the Web.

12) Last, but not least, I will remember that I must go to bed sometime... and the Web will always be there tomorrow!

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The first-time dad was taking a turn at feeding the baby some strained peas. Naturally, there were traces of the food all over the baby.Personalized Joke Generator
His wife comes in, looks at the infant, then at her husband, who is just staring off into space and says, "What in the world are you doing?" He replied, "I'm just waiting for the first coat to dry, so I can put on another."

- What starts with a Y and ends with an X?
Dyslexia

The secret to a long marriage is that we take time to go to a restaurant two times a week. A little candlelight, dinner, soft music and dancing. She goes on Tuesdays. I go on Fridays.
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I never understood the concept of summer school. The teachers going to go up there and go, OK, class, you know that subject you couldnt grasp in nine months? Were going to whip it out in six weeks.

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Church Bulleten Board Bloopers::

- The peacemaking meeting scheduled for today has been cancelled due to a conflict.
- The Lutheran men's group will meet at 6 pm. Steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, bread, and dessert will be served for a nominal feel.
- Ladies Bible Study will be held Thursday morning at 10. All ladies are invited to lunch in the Fellowship Hall after the B.S. is done.
- This afternoon, there will be a meeting in the south and north ends of the church. Children will be baptized at both ends.


Bertha Belch, a missionary from Africa, will be speaking tonight at Calvary Methodist. Come hear Bertha Belch all the way from Africa.
The pastor would appreciate it if the ladies of the congregation would lend him their electric girdles for the pancake breakfast next Sunday.
Due to weather conditions, there will not be any “Women Worth Watching” this week.
The church is glad to have with us today as our guest minister the Rev. Shirley Green, who has Mrs. Green with him. After the service, we request that all remain in the sanctuary for the Hanging of the Greens.
Don't miss this Saturday's exhibit by Christian Martian Arts.

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Over breakfast one morning, a woman said to her husband, "I bet you don't know what day this is." "Of course I do," he indignantly answered, getting up from the table and going out the door to the office.  At 10am, the doorbell rang. When the woman opened the door, she was handed a box containing a dozen long-stemmed red roses. At 1pm, a foil-wrapped, two-pound box of her favorite chocolates arrived. Later, a boutique delivered a designer dress. The woman couldn't wait for her husband to come home. When he did, she exclaimed, "First the flowers, then the chocolates and then the dress! I've never had a more wonderful Groundhog Day in my life!"

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Al's Doggy World

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Al's Art Gallery