Tomatoes, 7 weeks

These pictures were taken 7 weeks and 2 days after initial plantings.

cherry tomatoes

yellow tomatoes

big boys

big boys, upside down

Fathers Day Gifts

I got gift cards from two sons, Phil and Tim, and got the following items.

Mitchell's Wool Fat soaps were first produced in the early 1930's by Bradford chemist Fred Mitchell who realized that the natural lanolin content of wool fat, which kept the hands of local sheep shearers and wool sorters so exceptionally soft, could also be beneficial to delicate complexions and sensitive skins. Mitchell's Wool Fat Soaps are still made to Mr. Mitchell's original formula, based on a recipe from the turn of the century and incorporating lanolin from the wool fat as the key ingredient.  The soaps are a simple and natural product with a delicate scent and are very popular among avid wet shavers.

Mitchell's Wool Fat in Ceramic Bowl.

Also in the shaving mode, I ordered 30 Astra Superior Platinum blades. They are double edged razor blades made by Gillette from Russia. I had gotten a pack in a PIF and found that I like them.

I also ordered a replacement set of dog tags from my army days. I have always wished that I had my original tags, but they got turned in when I separated from service. These are supposed to be era correct, 1967. At that time we still had "service numbers." Mine was a palindrome. RA 15 844 851. 

Tomatoes, 5 weeks

This is what our tomatoes look like after 5 weeks. I suspect we will be eating some tomatoes in June. I don't know how long they will produce, but I will keep track here, Lord willing. Click on the pictures to make bigger.

Upside down, big boy

Big boy

Tomato patch

Yellow tomato

Cherry tomato

Upside down, big boy