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« Last post by Hopalong on June 30, 2025, 12:54:44 PM »
And I dropped the thread AGAIN!
Well, my neighbor offered to let me place it under her deck where other bunnies have lived, because there was no place in my yard where it'd be safe from Pup. I mostly knew it was dying when I carried it over there, and several hours later she told me it did and was "all sorted." That was kind of her.
Meanwhile, I had Abdalla thin out that perennial bed and cut it back, so it'll be a less sheltering place next year. I may even put some gravel in the depression where she makes her nests to discourage a repeat. Abdalla is a new helper I found; I like him very much. A refugee from Sudan 20 years ago, he's now a citizen with a FT job at the Univ in their environmental/landscaping etc department. He's doing this extra gigging either after work or on weekends. His wife is from the UAE, I believe -- she and the 3 kids are there for the summer. He lights up like a chandelier when he mentions his family; his English is excellent; he has a wonderful personality with a huge smile. Speaking of huge, he is that too.
The other fellow, from the Central African Republic, is still doing what he can and desperate for work, but his truck died and he really struggles to plan transportation. He came once in early spring and did more in two hours than most would do in five, but I worry for him/them, because he clearly really needs work, but can't get there.
My yard guy, Esteban, is from Mexico and a "permanent resident" here with green card, so I worry less about him than I do the others. And Edid, my cleaner, has been here 20 years but never went through the citizenship process, so is undocumented.
Two days ago I met another fellow, recent arrival from El Salvador, who is going to replace half my kitchen floor. He brought his lovely HS-junior sister in law to translate.
When I think about how hard these people work, how gracious and kind they are, and what they've been through to save their families' futures, I am awed. Grateful.
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Hops
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