It's raining outside....and I say....Thank God.....I don't think I could go out and work on the property today. I am so sore. Hubby and I have been busy trying to make some sense out of our overgrown property. It's wonderfully well wooded and you do feel like you are a million miles away from everything, but......there is a lot that needs to be... shall we say groomed. The poplar trees are abundant here and a bit of a pain in the royal you know what....Hubby bless his heart has taught me how to use the chainsaw....so there I have been cutting down these poplar trees....it's one thing to cut them....then you have to haul them to the burn pile....and then cut them smaller to make it easier to burn. So that is the cutting part....then there is the weed whacking.....hubby again bless his heart has put a nice big strong blade on the weed whacker so I can go into the brush and cut it all back....yahoo!! Oh if you could have seen me....there I am this once city girl...in my rubber boots, sweat pants...grubby ol sweat top and my ball cap and safety goggles....oh my what a sight. Of course after one has mulched down all this brush...one has to rake....yes rake...the implements of torture....rake, lift and wheel barrow to the burn pit.....what a day. I was exhausted after that....but felt proud of my accomplishments. There is still so much to do, but I think you can see that I am making a bit of a difference. So it is raining, and I am looking forward to a nice peaceful day.....I think I am going to go to the craft store and buy something crafty. I have been looking at all these wonderful blogs where women are creating the most beautiful cards, and tags, and quilts and paintings...and the list goes on. There I am....weed whacking and cutting and chopping. Not very elegant....but then my mom always told me I was such a tom boy. Anyhow, I am going to try my hand at a craft. So I will keep you posted.
This morning as I was looking around my place when I noticed my African violet had come into bloom. Last year I had to transplant it as it was outgrowing its pot....I think I am going to have to change it again this year.
Cheers all!!!
7 comments:
Wow...sounds like too much work...lol! I'm glad you are getting a rest today!
The AV is so pretty...you must have a green thumb those are very hard to grow!
Every time I think that i want to own a house I remember all the yardwork involved. Be careful and don't overdo it!
Have fun with whatever new craft you pick up. They are such a joy to do.
Your violets are gorgeous BTW!
I help with yardwork too, but hubby won't teach me how to run the chainsaw. I'm sure he thinks I would cut myself with it! That kind of work is exhausting and makes many sore muscles! Hope you recover soon, my friend and enjoy doing whatever craft you have chosen. Let me know what it is!!!
Hugs
HI,
I am glad I found you again. Spotted you on a comment at Josie's. Funny how you both changed your address at the same time. Ill change my links so I can get back here again.
I bet your hubby thinks you look HOT in your lumberjack gear! I know I think my hubby looks great any time he is geared up to get work done. Even if its just an apron and a teatowel!
Having a large yard certainly does take a lot of work to maintain, especially if you live in a wooded area! I know how tired you must feel but it's all so worth it isn't it:-) Hmmm should have had hubby take a picture of you in your gear! lol Your African Violet is blooming beautifully...I remember my gran always having some in her house:-) xox
LOL.. every time I get to this place on your blog Bert always catches my eye :) He's soooo cute!
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