[Lostie]

It is entirely possible that I shall receive a severe scolding for this. BUT my niece in Denver graduates college today after many many difficulties with mental illness. She has asked us all to simply do something we want to do to mark the occasion.

I woke up early, hobbled about, and managed to cut two low hanging branches off a tree. I then managed to scrabble up some soil (couldn't even pick the spade up lol) and piled lightweight compost which expands 5x when watered.

In went a two year old honeysuckle, which has been pruned back to about 4inches. It will now grow 6-8 feet this summer, up and around the tree.
I am naming it "Becky's Honeysuckle" and I hope her life will be as sweet as honey.

I'm useless at lying, so when my nurse arrives this afternoon, I'm in trouble lol


But I don't care because I did it :thumbup:

 

[Patty Sutter]

what a wonderful remembrance of an important milestone.

 

[Knitnewbie]

Hope you don't "get in trouble" for doing something so nice to remember your niece's special occasion. What a wonderful idea.

 

[inishowen]

It's amazing what you can do, when you are determined!

 

[CaroleD53]

You shouldn't get a row for doing something that gave you joy! You can now watch it grow all summer.

 

[CaroleD53]

Double post!

 

[Sarla]

Your niece should be proud of you for this unique gesture .
Hope you feel better.

 

[flitri]

Where there's a will there is a way, I'm a bit like that. I do things and then pay the consequences. Good on you, and congratulations to your niece

 

[Lostie]

Where there's a will there is a way, I'm a bit like that. I do things and then pay the consequences. Good on you, and congratulations to your niece

Lol. I veer from good example to awful warning
:thumbup:

 

[vershi]

What a lovely thought that was, I am sure you will enjoy seeing it grow and blossom, hope you don't get into too much trouble.

 

[no1girl]

good for you! I think you have done very very well.

 

[tintin63]

You may pay for it later but you enjoyed doing it and it is a lovely way to mark the occasion. :thumbup: :thumbup:

 

[trish2222]

A beautiful idea and if you do get a row, just come straight back with one of your usual retorts. Failing that, just stick your tongue out at nursie. :twisted: :wink: :lol:
That's what my old mum does!

Congratulations to your niece btw :thumbup:

 

[Lostie]

A beautiful idea and if you do get a row, just come straight back with one of your usual retorts. Failing that, just stick your tongue out at nursie. :twisted: :wink: :lol:
That's what my old mum does!

Congratulations to your niece btw :thumbup:

Lol. Hmm, may retort in Gaelic though
:thumbup:

 

[Stablebummom]

Good for you, now rest for the rest of the day. Congratulations to your niece for a job well done.

 

[Lostie]

Update: I have just had an email from Becky, who is lining up for the ceremony, and much honoured by the honeysuckle gesture. So worth it :-D

 

[Grandma-I-am]

Wow! What an honor to your niece. I hope one day she will visit you and see how beautiful it looks and appreciate your efforts.

 

[Grannie Sandy]

May the Good Lord keep Becky and her spunky aunt healthy.

 

[ann seal]

May the Good Lord keep Becky and her spunky aunt healthy.

Ditto :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

 

[Nana5]

perfect tribute, I am sure it will be very special to her!! I have always felt you should live each day and you are a perfect example of this!! hugs