Today I had to trot down into the dentist to get a tooth re-filled. The old filling had been slowly disintegrating and something needed to be done. I put it off long enough, got brave and made an appointment.
I actually haven’t been to see a dentist for probably over 15 years. I am a great believer in, if its not broken, don’t fix it. I am sure MANY of you may have a come-back with, Prevention Best Cure etc…. 🙂
Anyway – I wasn’t nervous until I had to wait in the waiting room for 5 minutes, then I am sure my heart rate went up a little (although I was trying to be sensible.)
Both the dentist and the dental nurse were fabulous, and its the most enjoyable dentist-trip I have experienced!! They were very patient and kind, and we spent a good amount of time talking about gardens!! That totally relaxed me! 😀
The dentist was actually rather impressed with my teeth despite my absence from dental chairs for so long! (Whew)
Once our funds are looking a little more flush I suspect I will go back in for a proper checkup now that I know they are not terrifying people!!
So – with half my face happily numb, I came home and attended to the strawberry patch, which was in need of weeding. A lot of fiddly little tiny weeds have popped up everywhere
In other random happenings, I scored a couple of bags of bulbs. That is, we got home yesterday and they were in the car port! (I suspect Shirely dropped them off as she was talking about her gardener pulling them all up)
And as I was headed into the dentists office, a friend bailed me up on the street wanting to know where my car was – they had a couple of bags of bush ferns for me, so came back to my car where I found them underneath!!
Of all the most recent seed plantings, only a sunflower sprout has shown its face! I guess it is a little early to be disappointed. Patience!!
The chillies are doing pretty well…
And that hanging plant IS an orchid – just a tiny one!
I also spotted my first cherry plum today! A baby just starting!
Our front garden has really greened up! Soon we will be enjoying iris, lilium & granny bonnet!
And finally – our cherry blossom is covered in buds. I think its a couple of weeks yet before they burst forth though…
Have a fabulous weekend everyone!
Time for me to take a couple more painkillers (although things aren’t too bad) and head to bed! Here’s hoping our great weather keeps up a bit longer! I have grand garden plans for tomorrow!
Cheers!
We’ve just passed into autumn and you’re getting into spring! I find this fascinating…folks north of me are getting cooler temperatures and colorful fall foliage is popping up.
As we travel south I’m seeing ‘tired looking’ foliage. Where we’ll be this winter will be warm and we’ll wear shorts most of the time with occasional cold fronts that will require jeans and jackets
Your little orchid is beautiful
Hi Linda! Smart idea moving to a place where you can wear shorts in winter!!!
I do love autumn very much. I think it might be my favourite season! Right now, tho, I am very pleased to see some sunny spring days!! 🙂