tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post5186751872862146247..comments2023-12-16T05:27:05.041-06:00Comments on mexpatriate — in the key of steve: between a rock wall and a hard placeSteve Cottonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-80591836012442116632008-11-13T07:26:00.000-06:002008-11-13T07:26:00.000-06:00Cory -- Now for the hard step: planting.Cory -- Now for the hard step: planting.Steve Cottonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-16439526981550391642008-11-12T23:13:00.000-06:002008-11-12T23:13:00.000-06:00Jonna -- I also think there is something therapeut...Jonna -- I also think there is something therapeutic (perhaps insane) in succumbing to the delusion that we can control nature. But the brush clearing was fun.<BR/><BR/>Gloria -- I suspect that I may merely be finding the last shred of discipline in my soul.<BR/><BR/>Wayne -- But you are merely seeing the intermediate stage. When planted it will look -- well, immature. But it will grow.<BR/><BR/>Babs -- Pansies do not work well here. Our rain causes the blooms to rot. Picture pretty little maidens with leprosy -- not a pretty picture. However, small-flowered ground covers thrive. And succulents. My problem is going to be holding back on buying too much.Steve Cottonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-19343601765396857172008-11-12T18:59:00.000-06:002008-11-12T18:59:00.000-06:00One word, PANSIES. They make it through rain, sle...One word, PANSIES. They make it through rain, sleet and snow. Do you get sleet and snow there? I hope not......<BR/><BR/>It has warmed up in San Miguel - I've been in sandals, shorts and a tank top for three days - yee ha. (I have changed clothes though, the previous sentence read as though I had been in the same clothes..... Living in the moment, for sure.Babshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16609157345912932083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-31827877320172269172008-11-12T18:21:00.000-06:002008-11-12T18:21:00.000-06:00Curious to see the final look but I actually like ...Curious to see the final look but I actually like the "before" wall better.Islagringohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18181198510287530636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-65882753078557219472008-11-12T17:25:00.000-06:002008-11-12T17:25:00.000-06:00Hi Steve. It really looks very nice both ways. You...Hi Steve. It really looks very nice both ways. Your home is wonderful and you know it sounds to me like you are doing things to your home that you say you haven't done in a while, and I realize it's because of being on the market, but I think just maybe, your heart is speaking to you. Maybe I'm wrong, I don't know. Give Jiggs a hug for me. Take care.GlorV1https://www.blogger.com/profile/06789212398770555465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-11094252199305309092008-11-12T16:38:00.000-06:002008-11-12T16:38:00.000-06:00It looks wonderful Steve. I always have a hard ti...It looks wonderful Steve. I always have a hard time hacking back the overly successful and yanking out the failures. I think really accomplished gardeners are more ruthless.<BR/><BR/>I kind of like the idea of your creating a beautiful space and leaving it to the wolves or the elements or the garden fairies.Jonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14775514857047122526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-7736907657547831712008-11-12T13:37:00.000-06:002008-11-12T13:37:00.000-06:00Thanks, Brenda.Teresa -- I am finishing up my new ...Thanks, Brenda.<BR/><BR/>Teresa -- I am finishing up my new idea. As soon as I have it in plan shape, I will share it wth all.Steve Cottonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-45925238970316094732008-11-12T10:45:00.000-06:002008-11-12T10:45:00.000-06:00Wow, what a difference. Good job.Wow, what a difference. Good job.Brenda Maashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03451724306271286173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-38075840351769384162008-11-12T09:31:00.000-06:002008-11-12T09:31:00.000-06:00great job steve! now, you are still keeping us in...great job steve! now, you are still keeping us in suspense about your new plans for your move. come on, we're eager to hear ;-)<BR/><BR/>ahhh, our weather is probably about the same as yours, rain, rain, and more rain. i just took a walk in the stuff, but it felt great. love to start my day with exercise.<BR/><BR/>have a nice day!<BR/><BR/>teresaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com