and now, a word

I've planted a second round of carrots. It's a bit late to be doing this, but I thought I'd give it a try. kathrynt says it should work out just fine; hopefully she's right. ^_^ I've also planted a line of mixed greens again, and another line of peas to use as a cover-crop once the winter really sets in. It's recommended as one by Growing Vegetables West of the Cascades; you plant it, let it grow through its natural life cycle, then hoe it in and cover with leafy organic matter for the over-winter. Protects the soil and adds nutrients! Similarly, once the carrots and broccoli are done in the other bed, I may plant a row of snow peas - not sure - but will definitely cover that with leafy organic matter too. I've got a little pile of appropriate material already standing by.

After finals week next week, I'm going to try to get a couple of those last garden projects done, too. But those are more construction-oriented - little walls and paths and such. Nothing big.

I passed 11 bikers today, and got passed by only one, who was passing me back after I'd passed her about a mile before. I was actually hanging back to avoid getting ahead of her again (seeing whether she'd pick up the pace a third time) but then she got off the trail and went to her house.

Wednesday's miles: 1.8
Friday's miles: 14.1
Miles out of Hobbiton: 1296.2
Miles out of Rivendell: 831.2
Miles out of Lothlórien: 376.2
Miles to Rauros Falls: 32.8

At this rate, I probably won't actually beat Anna to Rauros Falls. Instead, we'll likely meet up there on Wednesday. Not biking last Wednesday because of the rain probably keeps me from getting there first. Ah, well, such is life. At least I'm not being chased by those goth freaks on horseback, unlike some people. HEY GUYS, ARE YOU BLIND? HE'S TAKEN. GIVE IT UP.

And now, from a MUSH I'm on, today's episode of Cascadian Aventures:

solarbird sends, ** so I'm sitting here having just got home **
solarbird sends, ** and i'm looking out the window at the little japanese maple that's outside by the garden stairs leading up to the back **
solarbird sends, ** and I'm seeing this bright whiteish patch on the left side **
solarbird sends, ** and I keep thinking, 'what'm I seeing? that can't be right. what is that bright thing on the left side of the tree? has it gotten some sort of infection?' **
solarbird sends, ** then I realise **
solarbird sends, ** oh wait **
solarbird sends, ** it's sunlight. **

I haven't had time to process the next round of photos down to size, so here's the alternate take of the last one. Sorry! Been busy and stuff.


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