Just look at this english beauty!
My gardens are just popping right now with roses of every kind! the heat, sun & extra rain we've had have all been a big boost this year to flowers, especially the roses! I haven't had much luck with these beauties in the past but am learning how to care for different varieties & buying ones that are virtually carefree. I feel like a rose pro this year! :)
I finally got my cortisone shot for my ailing knee & it was instant relief! I still need an MRI to see exactly what's going on in there but I'm not freaking out because I can go to an OPEN MRI (no way am I going into that tube! I am SO claustraphobic!) I hope it's nothing that needs to be surgically repaired because I am terrified of being put to sleep too! Can you say phobias? LOL! I will deal with whatever needs to be done, but will torture my poor family if it comes to that! Hopefully it's just a weird inflamation from overuse or as my darling grandaugher told her friends "She has arthritis because she's old!" I wanted to strangle her!LOL! She brags to her friends that she has a very young looking, fit grandmother & then goes & says that!LOL! She was giggling away. Anyway.... that's the update on my knee. Been taking it easy & the weeds & the deadheading of flowers in my clients gardens is getting out of hand but I'm trying to take it in stride & just do what I can, knowing that I'll eventually catch up. It's so hard not going at warp speed like I'm so use to. I'm sure most of you are very familar with that speed also. SO....that's the scoop. Leaving for the beach house tomorrow night & hopefully I'll enjoy it more this weekend with an almost pain free knee & eyes that aren't bugged out & red from allergic conjunctivitis! LOL! One of my favorite boutique customers emailed me & told me even my knee & eye saga reminded her of a lucy episode where lucy somehow glues her eyes shut mistakenly trying to get into one of ricky's productions & then hurts her knee because she can't see & tries to hide everything on ricky. I was in stitches reading her email. thank you sandy for making my day! Hope all of my blog friends out there have a fabulous end to the week & a wonderful weekend! It's hot as heck here~how is it where you are? xo
Poor Lucy!
Hi Chris! I am so sorry about your knee and eyes! Oh my goodness, that must have been awful! I am glad you are feeling better :) Believe me, I understand about phobias, lol!
The roses are just fabulous! Oh I am so jealous!
I hope you have a much better weekend this week!
Hugs,
Amy
Posted by: Amy of Bunny Rose Cottage | July 09, 2008 at 05:52 PM
Hi there, Lucy.... I mean, Chris! ;)
Sorry about the knee and eye problems. I would be the same way about being put in that "tube" for an MRI. I am quite claustrophobic.
Your roses are pretty. My David Austen Abraham Darbys (that I planted bare-root just this spring) have a few blooms on them, and I'm lovin' it! Now I'm already thinking about what kind to get *next*!
:)
Posted by: Becca | July 09, 2008 at 06:33 PM
You better slow down sweets and take care of yourself (and not everyone else for once)
Feel better!
xo
Posted by: Tara | July 10, 2008 at 07:07 PM
Hope everything comes out all right! Gosh, what a hassle! Be well soon!
M ^..^
Posted by: M (Tales From an OC Cottage) | July 10, 2008 at 09:47 PM
Love the flowers! Hope you have a better week! xoxo
Posted by: andrea | July 13, 2008 at 05:19 PM
hi there..I hope that your knee and eye are doing better now.
oh the roses are lovely!
hope you have a good week.
Posted by: TinaTina | July 15, 2008 at 05:26 PM
Hi Chris!
So glad to hear that your knee is feeling better...I hope you don't have to have surgery....
Your roses look BEAUTIFUL my friend!!
xo
Penny
Posted by: Penny @ Lavender Hill Studio | July 15, 2008 at 06:45 PM
Hi...This is Katie from "Hazel's Vintage Pretties"...I visited your lovely blog awhile back...Sorry to hear about your ailments...They sound absolutely awful...Either one would drive me crazy...I can't stand medical problems...I'm 45 years old, and I just want to go back to having my 21 year-old body (but I'll keep my 45 year old mind, thank you.), with no issues! Hang in there...Katie
Posted by: hazelsvintagepretties | July 15, 2008 at 11:12 PM
Uggghhh Chris, this getter older really stinks! I hope that your knee is feeling better by now and that you are getting some relaxing time in to your life!! ~XO~ Janet
Posted by: Janet (Shabbyfufu) | July 17, 2008 at 07:04 AM
Hi Chris ~ I hope your knee gets fixed up soon. It seems we all take things for granted...I know that when I have an ache or pain and can't make it to the gym it's a real bummer. So heal up! (*_*) Your flowers are gorgeous! My roses are in their down cycle right now, but I am seeing tons of buds again so hopefully soon! I have two large rose hedges that I am definitely NOT deadheading. I know it would make all the difference in the world, but it would take me a week to do one. I am too lazy for that right now! Take care you! ~Stacy~
Posted by: Stacy | July 17, 2008 at 06:06 PM