Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Beets


Look what I just picked yesterday. I am so excited about these. So far, beets have been the easiest vegetables I have ever raised from seed. Nearly all of the seeds I planted germinated, and I even direct seeded them. I have not yet eaten the beets themselves, but I had the greens for lunch, and they were great!

Tuesday, July 01, 2008

I have been shopping hard on craigslist for a bike and a bike trailer. I was even considering buying a new trailer simply because I couldn't find a used one that I actually wanted. So I put up a want add on cl, and I got two responses. One for an InStep model that I didn't really want, and the other for a new Burley (make an offer). I didn't have time to get back with the Burley guy for a few days, but I called him on Sunday and left a message. I didn't hear back from him, but I decided to try him again yesterday. We talked about the trailer, and he said he was thinking $120 is what he would like to get for it!!! Seriously? It's a Burley D'lite. Brand new. Those things are selling well used on Ebay for over $200, and new ones are over $400. So I got it. Its in the garage now. I bought bike helmets for me and the kids, and we are pretty much ready to go. I just need to get a wheel for it so I can convert it to a stroller.

I am really excited about this. I am totally not excited about wearing a bike helmet.