Our weather has changed from warm and sunny to chilly with showers. Actually the forecast for today is now predicting heavy rain. Good thing we got our walk done earlier this morning. I'm pleased with the 3200 steps that I managed.
Very soon it will be time to put Spring bulbs into the ground. Among other bulbs that I did find I also wanted to find species tulips but was unsuccessful. However a friend of Eldest D found some for me.
Some info from the internet in case you're interested.
Species tulips (also called botanical tulips) are the wild, unbred ancestors of modern garden tulips. They are native to regions spanning southwestern Europe, the Mediterranean, the Caucasus, and Central Asia.
Species tulips generally do much better in British Columbia’s mild, wet winters than large hybrid tulips. While hybrid varieties are prone to rotting and rarely return year after year in coastal B.C., many wild species tulips (such as Tulipa tarda, T. kaufmanniana, and T. turkestanica) are far more resilient and reliably perennial in the Pacific Northwest.
There are definitely some advantages to being older. I received this in the mail this week. I'm happy to see that being over 65 years of age one can automatically be exempt. Have you ever served on a jury? I'm sure it would be interesting but very stressful.
That's it for today. Thanks for coming by.
PS Don't forget to look at the full moon tonight and tomorrow night. It's the Hunter's moon this month. Luckily I got a good look last night ( it was 95% full) because now cloud has moved in.
Happy Hunter’s Moon !🌕 Love your new header and info!
ReplyDeleteBestest! Virginia xo
I am so greatful that so far I have never had to do jury duty! Tulips are lovely 🥰
ReplyDeleteI will be 70 next week and I have never served on a jury. Flowers are always beautiful to see and I love the illustration at the end of your post.
ReplyDeleteOne day I thought of planting a tulip bulb and I was happy to see that it gave me a beautiful flower.
ReplyDeleteIf you want to see it, it's here https://draft.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/3960858862305974483/4209386341383931473
Interesting about the tulip varieties.
ReplyDeleteI almost got to serve on a jury but when they came to the part where they pick the jury I was turned down, they didn't want me.
I do so enjoy watching leaves fall ... Autumn/Fall is such a lovely season.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
We could use rain but happy with the beautiful days. Glad you got your tulips and walk in.
ReplyDeleteCathy
I have served on a jury, and I have been summoned many times. I was nearly 80 before those letters stopped coming.
ReplyDeleteHi Marigold, I just wrote you a nice long comment and actually dozed off in the middle of writing it and when I jerked awake, the comment was gone, so if I accidentally sent it to you already please forgive getting two comments! :) I didn't even realize I was getting sleepy. I think I may have deleted it. I started off by telling what a beautiful china cabinet you have! I love collecting tea cups too. I have given quite a few of my favorite ones away to friends and family. I miss them but at the same time it makes me happy to think that they are starting their own tea party journeys! I also know how you feel about jury duty. I am the same way. I have gone many times when I received the summons but never was chosen for a trial. My friend June has been chosen for 3 or 4 big high profile trials. She has this unique way of being able to de-compartmentalize and become very logical, where I get a bit emotional and feel everyone's pain. I am kind of sensitive that way, which is not a bad thing but not when it comes to a trial. I wanted to thank you too for the wonderful comments that you have left on my blog. I sure appreciate them! Thanks too for the heads up about the moon. I know my husband will want to go out and look. I hope you have a good night's rest tonight and dream of falling leaves. :)
ReplyDeleteTulips are beautiful but mine haven't done well after the first bloom so hope yours do better. I have not been requested to go on a Jury but would find it stressful. There is a tv show here about a Jury and it is very interesting and think that it would be difficult to make a final decision especially as it affects a life. Hope you have a good week.
ReplyDeleteOur son sat on a jury... the trial lasted a number of weeks. I'm exempt now... too old!
ReplyDeleteI never knew that about tulips. I'll look for some species ones for my garden.
I received a jury summons earlier this year too, and was greatly relieved to learn that my age exempted me from serving.
ReplyDeleteIn Texas its 75 or older...boo. I have impaneling this week and am low key hoping I don't get picked.
ReplyDeleteI did grand jury duty for a year. Met each month to review cases that were slated for court. Very interesting and I learned a lot!!
ReplyDeleteI will look for the moon but it was very cloudy today. I was called once but we had moved so I have never served on a jury, my husband has served twice.
ReplyDeleteMaybe species tulips would do well here, too. I've tried regular tulips a few times but I think they must rot, because they don't come back. I've also tried storing bulbs in the fridge in the winter, but for one reason or another it doesn't work out.
ReplyDeleteNo jury duty here although my husband was called last year. He decided to serve, but the trial was cancelled at the last minute. That's very interesting information about the tulips. I will look for some species varieties to plant.
ReplyDeleteYour china cups are so pretty in your header photo. I look forward to seeing your tulips next spring. It was fortunate your daughter's friend found the ones you were looking for. I've had to serve on one jury and did not enjoy it at all! Hope you have a great week ahead!
ReplyDeleteI received a jury summons a few years back; the trial was set for the same time we had our summer trip booked. Fortunately that was considered a valid reason to refuse! I was very relieved that our vacation wasn't ruined but if I had been able to go, I think I would have found it very interesting. - Sheila
ReplyDeleteThat's nice that you don't have to serve on a jury anymore! Squirrels tend to eat tulips here, but they don't like dafs!
ReplyDeleteGood for you getting your walks in early! Yay! Have a great day, dear GM! xo