tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post8410517059482183933..comments2024-03-28T11:56:25.161-07:00Comments on My Two Cents: Exploring the Patio on MondayBlesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-45250066588174864602018-04-18T11:02:03.459-07:002018-04-18T11:02:03.459-07:00Yes, and I was amused to see that there were a cou...Yes, and I was amused to see that there were a couple of benches that were facing away from the patio and towards the plantings - for those who want to be by themselves, I suppose! I know where I'll be sitting! :)Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-41520808633131635722018-04-18T10:24:59.647-07:002018-04-18T10:24:59.647-07:00Yes, I need to make it a point to go down there! ...Yes, I need to make it a point to go down there! I tend to stay at my desk during breaks and read blog comments, etc.! I didn't used to care much for succulents, but, with our drought conditions and all, I am starting to learn more about them! Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-30931925113998753092018-04-18T06:21:20.382-07:002018-04-18T06:21:20.382-07:00Green space to enjoy on your lunch break - love it...Green space to enjoy on your lunch break - love it SandyExpathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06279377160838411203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-56142254039023879772018-04-18T02:43:12.487-07:002018-04-18T02:43:12.487-07:00The garden looks lovely, a nice place to recharge ...The garden looks lovely, a nice place to recharge your energy at breaks. There is something very special about succulents.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07930792843070995062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-87600696240890480622018-04-18T00:28:58.344-07:002018-04-18T00:28:58.344-07:00Thank you, Debbie.Thank you, Debbie.Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-56162028877166732432018-04-17T23:52:43.654-07:002018-04-17T23:52:43.654-07:00That patio looks like a great place to have your l...That patio looks like a great place to have your lunch! I hope you will get much enjoyment out of it. :)Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-53671548614308032032018-04-17T20:51:21.970-07:002018-04-17T20:51:21.970-07:00Thank you, Bushlady. More snow! Winter is really...Thank you, Bushlady. More snow! Winter is really holding on, isn't it? Is it at least helping the sap to flow better? Does it extend the syrup making season? Glad you were able to bottle more syrup. Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-28159161894208391432018-04-17T20:34:19.983-07:002018-04-17T20:34:19.983-07:00I am looking forward to taking my breaks out there...I am looking forward to taking my breaks out there. :)Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-78950061006551745452018-04-17T20:23:48.546-07:002018-04-17T20:23:48.546-07:00Dry streams are becoming quite a popular landscapi...Dry streams are becoming quite a popular landscaping feature, these days, as we convert to more drought tolerant gardens. Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-54821327319177970402018-04-17T17:31:32.094-07:002018-04-17T17:31:32.094-07:00Such a beautiful patio and I like the European loo...Such a beautiful patio and I like the European look of the apartment building. That was kind of you to take your cousin to the store.<br /><br />I somehow managed to leave the alarm from yesterday on the bedside clock, so it was beep, beep at 6.45 am! There was a plus side to this, though, as when I looked out of the bathroom window, everything was a stunning white, every twig on every branch on our tall trees and it was quite breathtaking (even if it does seem unseasonal). I was able to take a photo (the snow would melt off the trees later). In the front yard I discovered that a wild cherry tree had fallen across the driveway, so later DH got his chain saw and removed it. It snowed again today but in the afternoon the ladies and I bottled some maple syrup.Bushladynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-56985074508871726012018-04-17T14:32:41.841-07:002018-04-17T14:32:41.841-07:00How lovely to have access to such a pretty outdoor...How lovely to have access to such a pretty outdoor space near your office. Eileen Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06340398156618870705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-39522499221327625052018-04-17T13:02:30.153-07:002018-04-17T13:02:30.153-07:00It's a lovely patio. I didn't know about d...It's a lovely patio. I didn't know about dry streams. Such a nice concept. Beautiful and energy saving!<br />Nil @ The Little House by the Lakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05812637017406376233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-27016057602629429692018-04-17T12:18:26.486-07:002018-04-17T12:18:26.486-07:00Yes, it is surprisingly spacious, isn't it? I...Yes, it is surprisingly spacious, isn't it? I am looking forward to spending some time, down there. The other office building had a lovely park and patio area, too, but over the years, the number of homeless people using the grounds have increased to the point where it wasn't very pleasant to sit and have lunch there.Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-30365342645737827992018-04-17T12:10:25.919-07:002018-04-17T12:10:25.919-07:00Nathalie, yes, I still want to prune the tree; it&...Nathalie, yes, I still want to prune the tree; it's on my list of things to do, just haven't taken the time to call for an estimate, schedule an appointment, request time off from work to be home when they come out, etc. <br /><br />There are a whole set of those apartment complexes coming up around downtown, all being developed by one developer/company. They are supposed to look like Italian architecture and have fancy Italian names. The 470 sq studio apartments rent from $1,825 and the one bedroom apartments from $2,100. Which is actually less than what my daughter pays for her studio apartment. Yes, I looked into the rents when the office move was announced as an alternative to commuting! I can walk across - there's even a stairway connecting the buildings through the parking garage! LOL!<br /><br />Aren't those succulents lovely? I don't know exactly what kind, euphorbia of some sort, I am assuming. I have seen them at the plant nursery. I might get a plant for my garden. Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-26671226454848045972018-04-17T09:46:14.968-07:002018-04-17T09:46:14.968-07:00That is a very good idea, Live and Learn! I had a...That is a very good idea, Live and Learn! I had a supervisor once who used to take the unit out to breakfast for our staff meetings - back in the good old days! :)Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-36200495390222958772018-04-17T06:13:31.947-07:002018-04-17T06:13:31.947-07:00Thank you for showing us these photos of your pati...Thank you for showing us these photos of your patio area. It is much larger than I expected. How lucky you are to have access to this pretty and tranquil area for decompressing during your work breaks. I am loving the planted areas and I am glad they inspire you with ideas for your own garden. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11631937559197478236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-4381721232845560332018-04-17T06:11:13.522-07:002018-04-17T06:11:13.522-07:00Are you still thinking about getting the Eucalyptu...Are you still thinking about getting the Eucalyptus tree pruned back this year?<br /><br />That patio looks like a lovely place to take a break! I really like the view of those new apartment buildings, they look quite nice. I'm sure it's super expensive to live there, though.<br /><br />Do you know what the round, flat succulents with the red edge are? I've never seen those before. They're pretty. It was a great idea to take the pictures to show to your gardener! I think that if I had a lot of money, I'd hire a landscape designer to come up with the look and do the work, for our property. I just don't have any inspiration and then never want to do the work either, which is why I just end up buying flowers at the garden center and leaving them in pots where I can see them. Have a great day, I'm glad your aunt is feeling better.Nathaliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01654610295436446555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-64220356115813707852018-04-17T04:16:50.160-07:002018-04-17T04:16:50.160-07:00The patio looks like a good place to take a break ...The patio looks like a good place to take a break with it's lovely plantings. I think I would ask if the next office meeting could be held there. :)Live and Learnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13493777474885053903noreply@blogger.com