Can Ya Dig It ?

I've finally raised the initiative to start cleaning up the gardens. Well its a bit of a must really. There are quite a few Dockweeds in different places & they are starting to come in to flower. If you have ever had anything to do with Docks That have gone to seed, you will now how prolific the seed crop is, so I have started. I cleared out our vege garden this morning. None of our gardens have had anything much done to them since before we went down South, so you can imagine what they looked like. So, out of our small vege garden I managed to fill our little trailor with quite a respectable load. Well, I did prune the rambling rose with my usual careful slash & burn technique. I didn't do it on my own though. I had my usual little helper with anything I do these days. It's quite amazing really. She takes a very intelligent interest in what ever you happen to be doing. As long as it doesnt involve water that is. She is very firmly of the opinion that water is best confined in taps or orderly streams or bowls to drink out of. Sadly though, once she sussed out the general idea of gardening & had made sue that there was nothing there for her to chase or cause harm to me, she got very bored & had to have a little lie down..

We had an appointment at the respiratory clinic at the hospital today. All our specialists are starting to become like old friends. I'm not sure, but I think that Jude's fortitude sort of sticks in their minds. Certainly, all the hospital staff remember Jude from her FED days & all that see her come over for a hug & a chat . Its lovely to see & I would imagine, heartening for her as well.

SAturday, we are going to Jude's brothers place in Papakura for an early Xmas get together. Brian is going to be doing a big Asian meal, something that he is very good at. I'm not sure how many of that side of the family is going to be there, but all of her kids & grandkids are going to come as well. We're going to stay the night with them. Its always good there . They treat us like royalty. Its good to be spoiled every now & then I think.