The dwarf lime we planted in the spring died. I think I'm done with fruit trees, too finicky. The lemon tree that we pruned back last March is much bigger than it was. As you no doubt recall, the tree had been over run by the root stock and wasn't doing much of anything. The tall part was the root stock, and the bottom was the fruiting graft.
He's much happier now, and is producing a fair number of lemons.
We also have two orange trees. Unfortunately, their fruit is not edible, it's really sour. Our neighbor used to pick some for marmalade.
It's been very windy today. It'll be that way for the next few days.
So, today we took the plunge and got AZ driver's licenses and registered to vote. I have to say, it was painless. We walked in, got photographed, did the eye test and then walked to the other side to hand over documents for the Real ID compliant license. We had everything, so it took very little time. This is the worst license picture ever. I look like an ax murderer. We're hoping to sell the pickup truck before we have to get plates here. AZ has really high vehicle licensing fees. One wonders what they do with all of that money, since clearly they are not paving.
That wind kept on, west to east you know. I could barely stand this morning, to take out the trash!
ReplyDeleteMe too...Why do driver's license photos always look so horrible???
ReplyDeleteI have the same lemon tree problem ... and no lemons whatsoever!! My driver's license pic is okay, but you should see the passport one. Or not, it would probably scare you to death. License fees are equivalent to California. They don't fix the roads here either!!
ReplyDeletemy current DL picture is also horrid. but then I think all pictures of me at this point in my life are pretty horrid though the DL is especially so. my peach tree is totally confused. apparently I damaged the root when I planted it and once it decided it would grow albeit very slowly, it started putting out new growth and flower (just a few) in the fall. Last spring it finally bloomed and put out new growth for the first time in about 4 years. so what's it doing now, this fall? blooming. stupid tree.
ReplyDeleteI love that you're going to vote in red stage Arizona! I think once you get on top of the house repairs, maintenance will be easier with you in residence.
ReplyDeleteI feel your pain regarding the license photo.....I'm still doggedly hanging on to an old picture, from when I was younger and thinner. I know I'll have to give it up this next time, sigh. What kind of vehicle will you get next?
ReplyDeleteLove your lemon tree - lucky you! Could you use those oranges like limes? Limes have gotten so expensive in the US. Sour oranges here in the Yucatan are a "thing" and are used in cooking pork in traditional Yucatecan cuisine, among other things. We have also found they make pretty tasty margaritas. :)
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