Before you read much more be warned that The Hostess is feeling a wee bit GRUMPY
you may even want to click away and go read another blog and I don't blame you at all...
Look away from the computer screen...
Last Sunday two hornets stung me on my right hand...
Mr. HB drove me to the clinic as the swelling was immediate and then the redness starting going up my arm almost to my elbow.
Three days later I am still puffed up like a balloon.
Itchy, hot and the worst thing is that I need to take antihistamines to try to control the reaction.
I've iced it and put a soothing salve to help calm the itch
but I don't feel much like doing anything else...
So instead of gardening today I took some pictures to share with you.
Our birdbath has seen better days
the concrete is falling apart so we popped a flat pottery dish on top to keep the water in
the birds are very thirsty and I am trying to do my bit so I have a few spots where they can drink.
Some annuals for instant colour to perk up the patio extension...
The Garden Shed
we have left the grass to go brown as we are very aware of the water situation
and with this drought we all need to do our best to conserve.
"Grampa's Peas" are ready.
We'll have to pick a bag and deliver them to Isla and Henry so they can taste garden fresh peas.
fragrant sweet peas
Abraham Darby, a David Austin Rose
Onions
Hosta ~ White Astilbe ~ Bleeding Heart
the name of this plant escapes me...
I have a foggy brain with these antihistamines...
I'm so grateful
that the exterminator was able to stop by and take care of the hornets nest
he had to gear up in a white suit, mask and a hat with mesh netting.
He needed to cut away some of the clematis as the nest was secured to the fence behind many many branches.
He sprayed the nest and then knocked it down before sealing it in a bag and taking it away.
I hope they don't decide to rebuild...
my little vintage French chair and table are right beside the fence just a few meters away...
we want to feel safe when we are outside in the garden and I certainly don't want the grand children getting stung.
Here's my new weapon for wasps and hornets...
and now that the pity party is over
I'd like to share with you a blogger who will confirm that the attitude of gratitude is alive and well...
meet Ellie who lives in Paris and has serious health issues (ALS) but it does not prevent her from living life to the fullest.
Go and visit her blog and say hi...
you'll be amazed by her strength and creativity.
I challenge you to share random acts of kindness...
I'd love it if you could report back on the things that you did....
I think we can all benefit and be inspired to make our communities a better place to live one random act at a time.
Happy Canada Day!
