ENTRY # SEVENTEEN HUNDRED & FIFTY ONE.

Good Morning.
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I am hoping that all is well with you this morning, this is Wednesday and that means that another weekend is drawing near. We can always use weekends.Tuesday was another nice day at 6:30 yesterday afternoon the temperature was 88 and not a cloud in sight. This Wednesday morning we have a 66 and another high expected to be near 90. A few showers are mentioned.
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I was in the tomato garden at 7 a.m. yesterday morning giving the plants a little water it has not rained in several days and I thought that a little drink might make them feel better. I have changed my watering schedule for this season. I do all of my watering in the early morning so that the sun will dry any water that might be on the vines, I feel that help keep some of the blight away that some of us have to put up with. So far this year I can see a big difference.
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I want to mention the eaglets right here. This Eagle Web Cam will let you see them, but don't wait too long. The link below will tell you a little of what for us to expect. I for one do want to say Thanks to every one that had any thing to do with letting us see the eagles. DAD.
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http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/eaglecam/
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The link above will give you some more interesting information about the eaglets and the Cam. Notice the spot on the screen, find out what that is. DAD.
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I received this below from Helen, it will almost make you cry. DAD
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"I rescued a human today. Her eyes met mine as she walked down the corridor peering apprehensively into the kennels. I felt her need instantly and knew I had to help her. I wagged my tail, not too exuberantly, so she wouldn't be afraid. As she stopped at my kennel I blocked her view from a little accident I had in the back of my cage. I didn't want her to know that I hadn't been walked today. Sometimes the shelter keepers get too busy and I didn't want her to think poorly of them. As she read my kennel card I hoped that she wouldn't feel sad about my past. I only have the future to look forward to and want to make a difference in some one's life. She got down on her knees and made little kissy sounds at me. I shoved my shoulder and side of my head up against the bars to comfort her. Gentle fingertips caressed my neck; she was desperate for companionship. A tear fell down her cheek and I raised my paw to assure her that all would be well. Soon my kennel door opened and her smile was so bright that I instantly jumped into her arms. I would promise to keep her safe. I would promise to always be by her side. I would promise to do everything I could to see that radiant smile and sparkle in her eyes. I was so fortunate that she came down my corridor. So many more are out there who haven't walked the corridors. So many more to be saved. At least I could save one." .
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I received this in an email and thought it was good..Thanks Helen. Here is a Kleenex. Dad.
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We have been searching for a good spot light for our flag light. I think that we have finally found what we want. We got one of them installed yesterday. There is one more to install and we will do that soon. Look at it tonight after dark and see if looks any better. That is on Cam # 1. I love to look at my screen about midnight and be able to see the flag waving in the wind. DAD.
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Here is my thought for this day. Taken from Philippians chapter 4 and verse 13. This chapter is our bible study for tonight.
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" I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."

Spoken by Paul, what a wonderful thing to be able to say.

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Dad's Views and Tomato News

You might enjoy looking at some of these stories again. The link above. Some were very interesting to me.

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Be sure that you look at Dad's Tomato Garden Album. Dad's Tomato Garden 2009 . It shows the progress of the tomatoes almost daily. Thanks for following them right on up to the sandwich. Wish you were here to help me try them out. Dad.

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Old Tennessee Granddaddy went fishing yesterday. We better check on him. I am sure he will have some pictures either today or tomorrow. He never fails to bring home fish. DAD.
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Note: I just now checked on Jim, he has pictures today and a lot more. Be sure and look at his blog. Dad.
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I am going to stop for a little while. Please use my side panel for things that I did not mention here. I will be back in the morning if my life is spared. Don't worry about this day, just get out there and face it with one of our smiles, and when the day ends you will be saying, " Well that was not so bad after all. "
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BYE BYE DAD
white6416r@aol.com
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865-850-6763 ... Cell phone.
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ENTRY # SEVENTEEN HUNDRED & FIFTY

We planted these roses at Princess' grave which is at the foot of the flag pole.

GOOD MORNING,

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I hope that all is well at your house this morning. I am up of course but not feeling as good as I do some mornings. We discovered yesterday that I have missed some mail that seemed to have come to me on gmail and I did not check it. I am so sorry if you were included in the mail that I missed. I do appreciate my mail and I sure don't want to miss any of it. Here is my email if you do not have it. white6416r@aol.com sorry that this happened but I will do all that I can to see that it don't happen again.

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I feel like that a good cup of either tea or starbucks coffee would taste good right now, It is ready and I am waiting to pour you a cup. Relax for a little while with me this morning and help me to get in just a little better mood to face this day that is comming up.

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We had a hot day yesterday the tempeatures reached 88 or maybe a little more. And not a cloud in the blue sky, today looks good again. At 3 a.m. this morning we had a 66 to start with, I am not so sure about showers, maybe in the afternoon.

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Here is a good link below and one that I enjoy.

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American Profile Magazine

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Here below is another one that I did not have room for here, but it is good and I wanted you to see it. It is imporant. Dad.

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Dad's Views and Tomato News

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Dad's Smile Album

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Look at Dad's Smile Album, link above. A few have been added but I could always use more. Notice the Smiling tomato that Eric sent me from Australia. Dad.

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Here is another one below that is to large for this blog, it is interesting. Thank Helen for it. Dad.

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Dad's Views and Tomato News .

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We better not leave without looking at the Eagle Web Cam this will take us there, it is a little too dark yet, around 7 a.m.it should be o.k.

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We are also proud of our tomato garden this year. It is begining to look like that we are going to have plenty of tomatoes from those 45 plants that you can view on both of my cams # 1 and #2 . I check these two cams at 3 a.m. and they were both working, also the eagle Cam was o.k..

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Be sure that you look at Dad's Tomato Garden Albuum. Dad's Tomato Garden 2009 . It shows the progress of the tomatoes almost daily. Thanks for following them right on to the sandwich. Wish you were here to help me try them out. Dad.
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I am going to let this be all for this day. We do have lots to do today getting ready for our trip. I hope that the days is a good one for you. I hope that I can keep this new sheet clean that God has given me for this day, I feel that I come so far short in doing that. This Entry today is not much to interest anyone, but it's the best that I can do. Bear with me, things might get better. Anyway I am smiling and I hope that you are doing the same.

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BYE BYE DAD.

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white6416r@aol.com.

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865-850-6763 ... Cell phone.

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ENTRY # SEVENTEEN HUNDRED & FORTY NINE

Good Morning.
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Time is so precious-do not waste it, living for thyself alone. Live for others...
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The sun never sets on Dad's Tomato Garden Journal.
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Monday is here again, are you ready for it ? I feel like that I am. I am always glad to get back to work in the tomato garden. And the weather that we are having is making it a little more interesting. Sunday afternoon it was hot and no rain, just plenty of that good sunshine. And at 4 p.m. I noticed that the tempeature was 84. That sure will make those tomatoes grow.
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Here is the weather report for this monday, and it sounds good to me.
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Sunny skies and a high of 88. I like that. And to start the day here at 3 a.m. the tempeature is 70.
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The first thing that I am going to do this morning is get some coffee and tea started. I know that all of you are ready for a cup. We all know that it takes that coffe or tea to get us started. It will be raady in about 5 minuets. Sit here and talk to me while we wait. Dad.
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This is the week that we are going to visit Kelly and her family, friends and all her chickens. The day that we go we are going to meet them at a nice restaurant that she has chosen. Then after we have visited there for a little while we are going on to their home and visit all those chickens. I hope to get some good pictures and maybe a video. This is something that we have never done, but I do bleive that it will be nice. Kelly is amoung some of my first readers, and I appreciate all the good stuff that she has sent me that I was able to use on my blog. Dad.
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Here is a question from one of my readers who lives in Kingsport, Tn. I am going to try and help him. DAD.
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I'm having tomato problems.
3 of my 4 plants seem to have the top leaves curling up. It does not look good. What is it and can it be fixed?
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This link below will show you a few leaf problems, but I don't think that it includes your problem. I will have more for you tomorrow. Dad.
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http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/publications/tomatoproblemsolver/leaf/
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When the leaf pictures come up click on one and it will show the affected leaf and more information.
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Here is the link to a blog that my great grand daughter Mandy writes. I love her and am proud of her.
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It Ain't Easy Bein' Green .
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We are also proud of our tomato garden this year. It is begining to look like that we are going to have plenty of tomatoes from those 45 plants that you can view on both of my cams # 1 and #2 . I check these two cams at 3 a.m. and they were both working, also the eagle Cam was o.k.
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Be sure that you look at Dad's Tomato Garden Albuum. Dad's Tomato Garden 2009 . It shows the progress of the tomatoes almost daily. Thanks for following them right on up to the sandwich. Wish you were here to help me try them out. Be sure and use the slideshow. Dad.
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Here is a link below that I think we should all look at again. Some valuable things to think about. Keep this information handy you might need it sooner than you think. Dad.
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Dad's Views and Tomato News
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If you are here around 7 a.m. it will be getting daylight and we could go up to the Eagle Web Cam and see how things are going. It can't be much longer untill they are going to take off. Dad.
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Below is a example of what you will find over in my side panel. Be sure and look over there. Dad.
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Dad's Smile Album
Dad's Songbird and Rose Garden
Dad's Tomato Garden Photo Album
Dad's Tomato Garden Web Page
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You will even find Tennessee Granddaddy over there and I know that you don't want to miss him.
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Here is my thought for today.
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" The smallest good deed is better than the grandest intention. "
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From Apples of Gold.
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It is a long way past time for me to go again. The same old excuse I am out of coffee, But I will be back again in the morning. Be kind, content, happy and have a big smile today if you can. Most things that we think about that might happen, never happen. Why worry it don't help at all.
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BYE BYE DAD
white6416r@aol.com
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865-850-6763.

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ENTRY # SEVENTEEN HUNDRED AND FORTY-EIGHT

GOOD MORNING,

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Sunday morning at 4:15 a.m.Wishing a good day to all of you. We expect a warm sunny day this Sunday a high of 85. I hope that I can see you on Monday morning with a smile. DAD'

(Both of my outdoor Cams, 1 & 2 will be off this Sunday morning, servicing them again. Back soon I hope. Sorry- DAD)

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Time is so precious-do not waste it, living for thyself alone. Live for others...

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.The sun never sets on Dad's Tomato Garden Journal...

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This link http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/eaglecam/ will take you to a page that explains about the young eagles beginning to get ready to fly. It also tells about how wide their wing span will be. It's amazing! Be sure to read it.

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Now here is the way to get up to the Eagle Web Cam and see for yourself how they are doing.

That picture above is the first green tomato of the 2009 season. He does not know what danger that he is in. If he does not keep his self hid behind those leaves he might end up in the frying pan as a fried green tomato. I love fried green tomatoes. Dad.

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Be sure that you look at Dad's Tomato Garden Albuum. Dad's Tomato Garden 2009 . It shows the progress of the tomatoes almost daily. Thanks for following them right on to the sandwich. Wish you were here to help me try them out. Dad.

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Below is a very interesting link that my friend John C sent me. DAD

http://www.quickinspirations.com/index.cfm?action=view&id=2467&scid=0

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Friday was a nice day here in Tennessee. Tempeature close to 75. And we are still having those showers. This Saturday does look a little more like we will have plenty of sunshine today and a high of 82, The dry weather is what I am needing again.

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Since this is Saturday we will not have to be in any rush to have our coffee. The Starbucks coffee and the Tea are ready and I just had to have a cup right now, but you can just come on in any time today. I will be at home most of the day. We will make fresh coffee as needed. DAD.

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Here are my thoughts for the weekend.

"Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for awhile and leave footprints on our hearts. And we are never, ever the same." -Anonymous

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"A friend loves at all times." -The Bible: Proverbs 17, 17

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Mary and I are still planning to make a little trip next week. We are visiting Kelly and her husband and daughter. They live in N. Ga. You should remember Kelly. She is the one that shows us all those beautiful chickens.
The Chicken Chronicles...Again

Another one of our friends, Hollie lives close and she and her husband are going to meet us there and we will all have lunch together. This is something that we have never done before and we are excited about it. It is just a one day trip we will be back in the late evening. DAD..

I am going to stop for a little while. I may stop back later in the afternoon. If I don't make it back I will see you again on Monday morning. I hope that we all can have a quiet peaceful Sunday.

Mabye it will help us to get our thoughts going in the right direction, thinking of others.

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BYE BYE DAD.

white6416r@aol.com

ENTRY # SEVENTEEN HUNDRED & FORTY SEVEN

Good Morning,
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Above is a picture of our first green tomato, May 29, 2009. Smile.

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Time is so precious-do not waste it, living for thyself alone. Live for others...
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The sun never sets on Dad's Tomato Garden Journal..
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These two pictures above were taken Thursday afternoon . You will be seeing more soon. And be sure that you look at Dad's Tomato Garden Albuum. Dad's Tomato Garden 2009 . It shows the progress of the tomatoes almost daily. Thanks for following them right on to the sandwich. Wish you were to help me try them out. Dad.

Warm again this morning 66 at 3:A.M. and still showers predicted. I think that the high will again be near 80. That is fine with me

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There are two questions that I need to answer here that came in a few days ago. I have misplaced the email address for both questions, One was do you use mulch ? The answer is yes I do and I believe in use lots of it.

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And the other question is what is all that black stuff all around your tomatoe plants. The answer to this is Mulch.

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Posted on 15 April 2009 by tomatocasual.com

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Reader Question: Black Edges on Tomato Leaves?

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Tags: black edges, reader question, tomato leaves

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By Vanessa Richins

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Reader Lynn S. writes:

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“I have tomato plants that are getting black on the tips of their leaves. I have been spraying water on the leaves, right now I have them inside but plan on planting them today in my garden.
Are these black tips from putting too much water on them? Please help, I have never had my plants do this but I have never sprayed them with water either. Thank you for your help.”

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Hi. There are at least a few possibilities for why your leaf tips are turning black.
The water on the leaves definitely could be the source of the problem. When leaves stay wet for some time, it’s an opportunity for fungal diseases to develop. It wouldn’t be quite as much as a problem if they had been outside, since the sun would dry the moisture. Since they are inside, though, the water is likely to sit on the leaf surface longer.
Water at the base, not on the leaves. In addition, try to water in the morning so there is more time for the moisture to dry if some leaves do happen to get wet.
It could also be a bacterial problem. For example, bacterial canker will turn the edges of leaves brown.
Have you been fertilizing your tomatoes? Since they are in pots, it’s very possible that too much fertilizer salts can accumulate and burn the leaves, especially if the leaves are being watered more than the soil.
Do you have many plants that are very close together? If there is not enough room for air to flow through, that could also encourage diseases.
If possible, you could send in a picture of your tomatoes so we can better see what is going on. You could also take it in to your local extension office to see if they know of problems specific to your area.

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Good luck with figuring out what is happening!

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It is too early to go up to the Eagle Web Cam It is still dark up there and I think that they would still be sleeping. But when the sun comes up we should check on them. I wish some one would give us an idea on when they mght be flying away. DAD.

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Here is my thought for this Friday.

" Return to him who does you wrong your purest love, and he will cease from doing wrong; for love will purify the heart of him who is beloved as truly as it purfies the heart of him who loves."

From Apples of Gold.

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It is time for me to go. I must do all that I can at the begining of this day to make it a good one. I know that I am not able to make it alone. We all are going to try to be kind and cheerful to ever one that we are with today. And don't forget our SMILE that is going all around this world, Don't let it stop with you. Keep it going. See you in the morning.

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Bye Bye DAD

white6416r@aol.com

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865-850-6763

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ENTRY # SEVENTEEN HUNDRED & FORTY SIX

Good Morning.
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Time is so precious-do not waste it, living for thyself alone. Live for others..
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The sun never sets on Dad's Tomato Garden Journal..
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I am always glad to see the light of another day. I some times think of the words of a hymn that says " New each morning are His mercies, and his faithfulness so great." We all should be so thankful for that.
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Our weather here is still warm and wet. Wednesday afternoon we had a thunderstorm and almost 1/2 inch of rain fell in just a few minuets. We are begining this day with a tempeature of 61 and guess what, more thunder storms in the afternoon. This does not worry me as I have my tomato garden in good shape, I am just waiting for a tomato sandwich.
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I think thar I smell coffee, come on and we will try it out. And I am sure that the tea is ready. These little coffee and tea times are so nice. Why don't more of you stop in ?
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Here is the link to a blog that my great grand daughter Mandy writes. I love her and am proud of her.It Ain't Easy Bein' Green

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While we have the chance we had better go up to the Eagle Web Cam I feel like that chance will soon be over.( just a guess ) I saw them several times yesterday. They looked good just bored. Dad.
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We are also proud of our tomato garden this year. It is begining to look like that we are going to have plenty of tomatoes from those 45 plants that you can view on both of my cams # 1 and #2. Be sure and use the slide show.
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Dad's Tomato Garden Photo Album 2008
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This one above is of last years crop and the one below of how we are doing this year. It is interesting to compare the two years.
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Dad's Tomato Garden 2009 .
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Here below are four good links.
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American Profile Magazine
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ARTIC WEB CAM
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.Audio Bible
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BrushStrokes.
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Here is my thoughts for this Thursday morning.

'' I want a soul so full of joy-----Life's withering storms cannot destroy."

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" People are lonely because they build walls instead of bridges."
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Both of these thoughts from Apples of Gold.
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I had better leave if I don't I can't come back. And I do want to see you in the morning. I will have tea and coffee ready early and I hope that I will be able to serve it with a smile. Try to be content with your lot today. It is what God has given you and he knows best.
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Thanks to all of you that have took the time to send me a comment, I do appreciate it. DAD
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BYE BYE DAD
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white6416r@aol.com
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865-850-6763
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© 2009 Dad's Tomato Garden Journal all rights reserved

ENTRY # SEVENTEEN HUNDRED & FORTY FIVE

Good Morning,
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Time is so precious-do not waste it, living for thyself alone. Live for others.
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The sun never sets on Dad's Tomato Garden Journal.
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. Check on my visitors list over in the side panel. It is getting interesting.
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We are well pleased with our Roses this year. They just keep on blooming. I hope that you will not tire of looking at so many pictures. These pictured today are from Jackson & Perkins. It will only be a few weeks untill I will be showing something else that is gowing to make you smile a big red tomato. Dad

We are also proud of our tomato garden thie year. It is begining to look like that we are going to have plenty of tomatoes from those 45 plants that you can view on both of my cams # 1 and #2.

Dad's Tomato Garden Photo Album 2008

This one above is of last years crop and the one below of how we are doing this year. It is interesting to compare the two years.

Dad's Tomato Garden 2009 .

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(Be sure and use the slideshow on both of the links above.)

.Posted on 17 August 2008 by tomatocasual.com

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TC Flashback: Tomato Blight and Diagnoising Tomato Problems
Tags: pest, tomato blight, tomato problems

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By Reggie Solomon

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To help tomato growers who may be experiencing signs of tomato blight, yellow leaves or other tomato ailments, we wanted to flash back to some of Tomato Casual’s best resources on the subject.

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Online Tool for Diagnosing Tomato Problems
Dealing with Tomato Blight
What’s That Bug on My Tomato?
Understanding Yellow Tomato Leaves
Help! My Tomatoes are Cracking!
Organic Tomato Pest Control 101
Fungus Disease: Protecting Your Garden in Late Summer

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This very helpful information above is from Reggie himself. We do appreciate all the good helpful things that come from Reggie. DAD.

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What about a cup of hot tea or some Starbucks coffee. They are both waiting on you. Sit down over there in that rocker and I will pour you a cup while you talk to me. That will bring a smile our faces. Dad.

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Some morning we are going to go up to Eagle Web Cam and nobody will be at home I wish that someone could give us an idea when that might be. The look to me like the time might be soon. Anyway we have really enjoyed them this year. Dad'

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Here is my thought for today.

" If you confer a benefit, never remember it; if you receive one, never forget it."

This thought from Apples of Gold.

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It is time for me to go. It is suppose to rain again today but I do have plenty to do anyway, It is still warm 68 at 3 A.M. and we expect it to be near 80 again today. I do hope to see you again in the morning if I am spared. Try to have a good day, smile if you can it might encourage others to do the same.

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BYE BYE DAD.

white6416r@aol.com

865-850-6763

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