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lighter:
I move things around on sleds, Tupp. I have one poorly designed wagon, I never use.
A neighbor brought a shiny new wheelbarrow with 2 wide front tires for me to use..... it's a dream to use! I filled the entire walk, in the dark... worked till 9:30 watering, moving gravel, and tossing rocks.... whatever I felt like doing. It was magic, and just enough ambient light to be safe. The bugs finally drove me inside.... I hate them buzzing around my face, and ears.
There were two men who came through my yard.... I didn't recognize either of them. I was on the path, and they were on the path, so they headed straight for me. Literally.... straight TO me, as one guy snatched the shovel from me, as I picked it up thinking... if they're bad guys at least I'll have the shovel........ and SNATCH, he took it, and began shoveling the wheelbarrow full. He said "I help" in a thick Russian accent, which was interesting bc I've had KILLING EVE playing in the background while doing housework lately. Lots of Russian accents in that show.
THIS is information... not sure what information it is, but I didn't clobber him for coming right at me, which might have been the case a few years ago. He entered my space, and I felt calm enough to let him actually take the shovel...... huge progress. I think.
He actually wheeled the gravel to the walk, and emptied it for me. They were headed a couple miles into the forest to watch the lightning bugs at the lake..... I think one of the guys must live around here, but maybe they were Airbnb folks. Not sure.
THE WALK IS FULL! The gravel is beautiful! I just have to arrange larger and medium sized rocks around about half to finish. I have another hour or so to finish the front rock garden. Will likely use the rest of the gravel on a path from the stairs to wherever I want them to lead. It's a work in progress.
There's a pile of rocks in the wrong spot, right where I want to put in the stairs, so that's a problem right now. My BIL can explain how to build the stairs the best way when he arrives for graduation.
It makes me very happy to picture your son happily wheeling his little load of sand into your LR to build sand castles.
Children are lovely..... I think my youngest should be a mad scientist, bc she spent so much time mixing bathroom liquids when she was small.
If you ever get another wheelbarrow... get one with two fat front tires; )
Lighter
lighter:
I've laid out the weed blocking fabric to the road, in prep for true grid arrivals... I ordered 4 boxes, and they're huge and heavy things. I can't wait to snap them together, and fill with gravel. I think I have just enough to do everything. Will see.
I've moved enough rocks from the rock pile to line the entire path. They're all lined up along the weed barrier edge.... waiting. That was one of the hardest jobs... moving the rocks. My sister will puzzle them into place. That's her thing.
Craftsman double fat tired wheelbarrow is working like a charm. I really like it. Will order one for myself.
I hope my brother brings something... heavy equipment wise.... to help me put stairs down a hill, from driveway to trail. BIL is engineer, and I know it'll get done right if we do it while they're here.
I'll pick out the steps... stone... sometihng thick..... and have them delivered. Maybe 3 feet wide.
Maybe to look like tree stumps..... or something kooky. Will see. Maybe the girls will do it. They're amazing artists.
I've weed whacked the natural area around the shed..
:: scratching 2 patches of poison ivy on forearms::.
I think my sleeves rose up, and mistakes were made.
::nod::
I haven't worn my biker boots in a while, and threw them on this morning. It became obvious they're part of the problem with my hip.... my body wanted to drag the left foot immediately, zombie style... they aren't good for my alignment, so they have to go. I really loved those boots.
Lighter
lighter:
100 feet of eco grid will arrive by this evening! I can have the boxes in recycling this week, yes!
sKePTiKal:
That sounds like fun Lighter. As for the unexpected help - sounds like someone just wanted to be useful, as they happened by. Not that you couldn't do it on your own, but things like that are a bit easier for some guys. I'd be curious tho, if they live around there. Might be an interesting friend to make?
I've been bushwacking along the driveway the past two days. My hands get sore, I'm itchy from no-see-ums and hot & sweaty and my brain gets stupid. Thought the battery was dead on the ranger, until Rick was ready to tow me to the garage - and I realized - you put foot on BRAKE to start it, dummy. I don't know where my brain is these days.... LOL.
lighter:
Oh, the bugs, Amber. I had a knot under my chin from a spider bite.... so itchy and looked dreadful. It was almost gone before DD's grad, thank goodness.
I have trouble remembering how to start the different 4 wheelers, and such too. Sometimes getting into reverse is painful... have to relearn every time. We used to have a hum v.... like an old one from the army, and it was always something to remember what was what. We just have other important things taking up brain space... that's how I look at it; )
The neighbor is a stay at home dad.... SO nice, and he and his wife use my trail daily so.... help is appreciated, and kind of warranted, IMo. They gave us lovely gift cards to a nice coffee shop at Christmas. It's nice when people are considerate. And helpful. He's young enough his wife might not mind our getting friendlier. He really likes helping out.
We've had a weekend of rain to test the stones.... it's working out great. Stones were in all the wash areas, and they look great around the house where there was just dirt. Now everything seems tied together. The moss is lush, and amazing with all this rain!
Lighter
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