February 18, 2005

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  Yay! Three Day Weekend ~ This work week dragged but I've been looking forward to this weekend.  Tonite we're having a few friends over for a bbq come rain or shine.  Tonite's menu is grilled steaks with a home made rub, and grilled asparagus and roasted shallots in a cranberry vinegarette (a recipe I found on the internet).  We opted for boxed mashed potatoes (less time-consuming and messy) and will spruce it up to par. Let's not forget the mandatory pairing with some good wine!

   A long time friend of Hal is in town so they'll hook up Saturday evening which will give me some needed quiet time.  Maybe I'll play xbox and catch up on some games I've relinquished to gardening.  Gardening update:  My lobelia seeds have finally started to germinate!  I almost gave up starting annuals with seeds but this has given me more confidence to start from scratch!  The two roses, Midas Touch and Crimson Bouquet are loving the rain we've been getting and are growing quickly since I transplanted them into large containers.

  My sister called me this weekend and invited Hal and I up to Napa on Sunday and we'll tote Rex along and stay the night - looking forward!! I haven't seen my sis and bro-n-law since a visit early last year here in the city. 

  

  Here's a pic of the eucalyptus trees on McAllister already in full bloom.

  

  This cymbidium is still in bloom but we have another that's about to flower; the 5 spikes are huge and all white!  The camellia in the back left is also ready to open in full bloom.

  

  These little dwarf day lilies are doing their thing.  Gladiola bulbs are mixed in and starting to poke through. 

  

  This little phalenopsis is pretty happy at home. 

  blog update : ooh ooh ooh!

  

  Star Wars III to open Cannes...

  Have a great weekend, everyone!

   

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