GREENING OF THE END OF THE RAINBOW VALLEY

Infusion #8 is behind us as Natureman received another thumbs up from Dr. O, his oncologist. Normal temp, heart rate and weight although he did lose a couple of pounds (must be all that weeding). It's summertime and when it's hot who wants a heavy meal? Not our household. Great salads do accompany our lighter meals. Natureman's creatine number was up a bit but the doc wasn't concerned. The nurse did have an issue inserting his infusion drip due to a vein valve(?) issue. Once arms were switched, there was no issue. Whew, but it did prolong the anxious causing procedure.

   southside of garden front to rear:
 greens, garlic, cilantro, onions,
eggplant, beans, corn

In addition to a decent hospital visit, Natureman's veggie garden is also looking good.

northside;tomatoes, basil, dill, kale, chard
  broccoli, cauliflower,cabbage, potatoes &peas  

But there is no rest in store because besides weeding, he ordered wood which will be delivered next week. 


I hope to have the mulch all in place before it arrives. Natureman offered to help but I think I'll "let' him be on weed whacking patrol. The recent daily rains have not only added growth onto weeds but necessitated road grading. It was a good rescue for the tractor as she was almost buried in brush! I always worry about us getting swallowed up by the woods too.

Natureman continues to have some really good days sprinkled by the not so good usually 2 weeks after infusions. We've been treating ourselves to little reprieves with some early evening Miata rides and some incredible ridge sunsets. 

We have also enjoyed 'car' picnics so we don't run into the unmasked. And Natureman's request to have lunch at the International Gardens after the appointment was doable as the morning rains had come and gone and we had the place to ourselves for a while to enjoy the lovely June blooms.

And here we are almost in July...