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QED

(3,109 posts)
Sun Feb 9, 2025, 04:11 PM Feb 9

I attempted to stave off the feeling of impending doom by planting flowers.

African daisies, jasmine, and French lavender today, sunflowers and tomatoes yesterday. I plant the jasmine near the carport so when I get home the lovely scent welcomes me.

I know many DUers are still shoveling snow, but here in AZ it's a beautiful 75°.

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LiberalLoner

(10,709 posts)
1. Oh that sounds so wonderful! I was stationed at Ft. Huachuca and my DH and I both loved Arizona, so much so
Sun Feb 9, 2025, 04:25 PM
Feb 9

We are seriously thinking of retiring to Tucson in a few years. Or sooner if they fire my husband for not forsaking the constitution in favor of accepting Drumpf as his Lord and Savior.

Nittersing

(7,080 posts)
5. My folks retired to Tucson and loved it
Mon Feb 10, 2025, 08:31 AM
Feb 10

I got to enjoy about 10 years of visiting them there.

I could happily retire there.

LiberalLoner

(10,709 posts)
7. 💙💙💙 we are taking a trip out there next month to kind of make sure it's where we want to retire. I'm sure we
Mon Feb 10, 2025, 08:50 AM
Feb 10

Will still love the town as we did thirty years ago.

Nittersing

(7,080 posts)
8. I used to be able to stroll around their old neighborhood via Google streets
Mon Feb 10, 2025, 09:37 AM
Feb 10

But now it's all blurred out so I guess some vip moved into the neighborhood.

spinbaby

(15,259 posts)
2. I'm so looking forward to gardening
Sun Feb 9, 2025, 05:17 PM
Feb 9

Unfortunately, all I can do yet is browse the seed catalogs.

marigold20

(930 posts)
4. Waiting for my seed catalogs
Mon Feb 10, 2025, 07:43 AM
Feb 10

I think I'll start a few pots of flowers. It's too early but I'll enjoy the tiny bits of greenery.

Figarosmom

(4,673 posts)
3. Im in WI and its still cold
Mon Feb 10, 2025, 03:51 AM
Feb 10

But I am watching Gardeners World with Monty Don everyday and planning my garden

Took out seed trays to start seeds I collected last year and thinking about where I'm going to move hostas that have taken over and need to be thinned out.

Can't wait to get out there.

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