Time

Time, where does it go? I cannot believe that we are in the beginnings of April, 2nd quarter of the year. WOW!! Well, no need to tell you that I have not blogged for the entire first quarter, that's very plain to see. I guess I just was not into blogging, and I am sorry to say that I did not read very many either. I use my tablet a lot and I cannot read blogs on it. Soooo, it was something that I just did not think about.

Hope everyone is fine and getting ready for the better weather, though here in Pennsylvania today it is cold and rainy, not a nice Spring day.

I hope to make a better effort in blogging and reading more of your blogs as well.

Have a great afternoon my friends.

Hello Snow

I know you are thinking that my fingers typed in the wrong title. NOT, yes once again again friends it is snowing in Eastern Pa, BIG frown :-(. But, in Mother Nature's defense (am I really typing that), lol it is still Winter.

It will not be offically Spring until 6:45pm EST. So, until then I will deal with it and try not to look out the window. But, at the stroke of 6:45pm I am done with Winter!!!

Have a great day where ever you are. Enjoy your weekend if I don't get back here because I am outside shoveling!!

 

 



Happy St.Patrick's Day

Happy St.Patrick's Day to one and all.



It is a great day here in Eastern Pa and I took advantage of it to run errands before the wind picks up (it did already) and a blast of Winter returns tomorrow. But Spring really cannot be that far behind. Birds are singing in the morning, we had lots of Redwing Blackbirds singing this morning and Robins are all over the place. Geese flying in for a rest on the pond before taking off again at nite. The pond is still frozen enough for the geese to walk across it but it too is showing signs of melting.

Have a wonderful day friends.



Hello March

As I write this post snow once again is coming down at a pretty good rate here in Eastern Pennsylvania. I guess in like a Lion is holding true this year, let's hope the Lamb is not too far behind.

What do I like about March? Daylight Savings begins in a week, this is good for us because it gives Les a bit of freedom in driving. In the Winter he can't drive much past 3pm.

St.Patrick's Day, not Irish, but who isn't on that day, lol.

SPRING!!!!!!!!!!! Yay, woot, woot. I think everyone is ready this year.

Spring flowers, ahh I can smell them now.

And finally, Birthdays, in particular my BIRTHDAY at the end of the month. Thinking that I am going to make it a birthday month and do good things for myself all month long.

Have a great Sunday everyone.

 

Snow, Ice, Cold - Repeat

Yep that is what the week started out like and will likely end up like, except maybe not the snow and ice. But, wheat we have on the ground will surely stay around for a while, we will be getting a very very cold blast of artic air late the week/weekend. I read on one of my many weather pages where they suggested a person might not want to venture out on Saturday/Sunday do to the cold air. But, it won't be long now, (at least that's what I tell myself) Spring will soon be here, 39 days!! Yippy!!

Hope this brings a bit of a smile to you.

Hope you have a good afternoon and evening friends.

 



Pink Moon

Tonite's full moon is the Pink Moon. So, called the Pink Moon because it heralded the appearance of the moss pink, or wild ground phlox-one of the first spring flowers. Also called Full Sprouting Grass Moon, Full Egg Moon, Full Fish Moon. Hope everyone has a wonderful Spring weekend and a Happy Easter.

April??????????

Feels more like early March and with wind chills to boot!! Hope everyone is having a great Spring so far.

Happy St. Patrick's Day

It is simply a beautiful early Spring day today, so put on your green and go out and enjoy your self.

New Header Picture

Calender stills says Winter, but the side yard garden says Spring!! Have a wonderful Sunday.

Gosling Update

This morning I got my first real look at the new family. There are a total of eight goslings!! So cute, they can hardly stand but they are up and eating grass, Yummy!! Also, we discovered that we have a second family across the pond who has hatched about four, well that was what I could see. That family must have been here illegal, LOL because they kept themselves very hidden. Life at ginnysyard should prove to be interesting this Spring. Enjoy this day my friends.

Birds Singing

Could Spring be here? At 7:45 p.m. the birds were still singing. I think it can only mean one thing. SPRING has sprung. First day of Trout season, and my great nephew caught four nice size trout. Birds singing, boys fishing, doesn't get too much better then that in my book. Also, new header picture, Early Spring at ginnysyard.

No Joke!!

Yes, we did get snow, yes, it is wet,heavy snow. It was snowing at 5:30 a.m. this morning but it did not start sticking until about 8:00 a.m. and then boy oh boy did it come down. It just raining now, and it is damp and gray. Not very festive for April Fool's Day!! Les and I are going to the Lehigh Valley Auto Show this afternoon. This is not something that we normally do, but Les said he would like to go and walk around, exercise will do us good. So, that is where we are headed in a little while, hope everyone has a great weekend. Enjoy the Spring weather, LOL

Spring? What Spring?

Well this morning at 5:45 a.m. it was snowing to beat the bands, then rain, then sleet, then snow again. Delayed school openings not too far from us, oh my. Even the ducks are ticked off, I guess they thought they were heading outside today, seeing as it was Spring!! Township truck went by a short while ago, spreading salt!! And the weather weenies say we can expect more of this on Wednesday!! Well, let's hope between today and Wednesday's weather this will be our Onion snow and then we are done. I will not shovel anymore snow. How's that for showing them who's boss!! LOL. I was reminded by a very dear friend that it was time to change my header picture. She must have been reading my mind. That should happen in the next few days, I want the sun to be out before I go showing you early Spring at Ginnysyard. Have a great day friends.

Happy Spring

Well, it's offical. Spring is here, the clock just turned over to 7:21 p.m. and in my part of the world it is SPRING. Boy, what a Winter, glad that it is behind us and if it is not for you yet, I'm sending Spring Wishes your way. Hope everyone has/is enjoying their weekend. Have a good evening

Peepers

Just went out to put the Ducks to bed and yes you guessed it, SPRING PEEPERS are out tonight. Spring cannot be far behind. Had to share this with all of you!!

Winterfest

Good Morning Blog Friends, I know many, many of our retail shopkeepers are getting ready for Spring, some are even starting today with their Spring Market (hint, try and guess who). But, for some we still need to clear out the cob webs from Winter. So, starting tomorrow 2/17/11 through and including Monday 2/21/11 Weil Antiques Center will be holding their Winterfest Sale. Be sure to stop in and see what the dealers are offering!! We personally will be having 10% off everything in our booth, except for items marked "firm" which are not many!! Our booth number is 145. Weil has great hours, M-F 10 to 6, Sat. 10-5 and Sun. 11-5, so there are no excuses for not making it in, except I guess if you live in Iowa!! LOL. But, hey what a road trip it would be.

Is Spring Coming?

Well, here in Williams Township it is above 32 degrees and birds are singing. And, speaking of birds the Redwing Blackbirds are staring to return to our yard. We have two males!! LOL. We have had one for about a week now and this morning I noticed the second one. Redwing Blackbirds are one the first birds to return to PA at the end of the Winter. They are sure hungry, so they must have being flying from a long ways off. Hope everyone is enjoying their Sunday and Valentine's Weekend.

Winter Solstice (is behind us)

As if you didn't know that already, LOL. But what you may not know is that on Jan.20th sunrise was at 7:18 a.m. and sunset was at 5:04 p.m. BUT, on Jan.26th sunrise will be at 7:15 a.m. and sunset will be at 5:11 p.m. Spring can't be far behind.

Ducks, Geese, Peepers, Oh My!!

Well Spring is here. Boy, it was a long Winter, I know I have heard this many, many people. But, here in Ginnysyard Spring is Springing up all over the place. For the last seven or eight days we have had a pair of Canada geese, and a pair of Mallards on the pond. I'm sure they are checking us out to see if our pond is fit to raise their young ones.  Other then cutting grass around the pond, which won't be happening for a while (I hope) the wildlife will nest in peace and quite. Also, peepers (little frogs) have been singing their little song for a few nights now, we have heard them in the surrounding ponds and I sure it won't be long before they are singing in our backyard as well. Daffodils are blooming as well!!

They Have Arrived

You ask what has arrived at Ginnysyard? Red Wing Blackbirds, the offical bird of Spring in Pennsylvania. I read somewhere last year, I believe it was the local newspaper that it was not the Robin that announced Spring in PA but, it was the Red Wing Blackbirds. So, this morning as I was looking at the birds eating the seeds at the feeders there were two male Red Wing Blackbirds eating the seeds on the ground. So, can Spring be far behind? Temps this weekend are going to be in the 40's and even dare I say? Approach 50 on Sunday. So, here is a big THANK YOU to the Red Wing Blackbirds for coming to my feeder today and making me smile.