The time comes in April when the lawn mower must come out.
During my staycation last week, I drained the oil from last season and put in a fresh quart. I took the old stuff to Valvoline for recycling purposes and filled up the red gas can, somehow keeping from swearing at the price.
I was ready for the chore.
So was the lawn, front and back. Sunday, the before photos were snapped and …
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Sometimes I like to let the grass get a bit wild. For one thing it gives the dandelions a chance to spread their seeds, but it also provides an extra feeling of satisfaction when the woolly grass is all mowed down.
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Sometimes, you are correct, Chris. It gets me a bit twitchy if I let it go too long, I will admit …
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Another thing we have in common! I’ve mowed twice and it needs it badly again today. BUT,..I’m a bit under the weather with allergies so I’ll just admire the dandelions and beautiful things that make me think of the prairie (honestly, I would not care if I wasn’t so visible on a main road and my 82 year old neighbor guilts me :-). Happy mowing season, Mark! I have a small Ryobi battery-operated mower and a smaller yard so I’m lucky!
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Don’t let any neighbor guilt you when allergies make you stop for a bit, Karla! Here’s to your yard, your battery-operated-Robin and many happy cuts!
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So true, Mark! And what I thought was allergies turned into worse ~so I do have a neighbor that is going to mow this next time for me I actually like mowing! But with all the rain and crazy weather I can’t keep up between cuts~and now, Covid be gone.
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Oh, no, Karla! You please take care of yourself and yes Covid be gone.
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Thank you my friend. Today has been my worst day. This stuff is like no other. But I’m trying to rest and can’t believe the fact I have zero energy and aches. Hopefully I’ll be back on here with more health soon!
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May you soon outlast the dreaded COVID, my friend Karla.
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I’m getting there my friend. Slow and steady!
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I’m happy every day I see you back commenting, Karla. Keep fighting it.
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Last night I slept better than the entire week. I’m a bit weak, but I’m winning my friend!
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Win win, Karla!!
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I like cutting grass. Got our first real cut in this weekend as well.
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Cheers to that first satisfying sweep with the mower, MBC!
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Does look like it needs a trim.
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Yes, it grew fast once a few warm days took hold, ladysighs!
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a sign of spring for certain
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Mow, mow, mow your lawn … Yup, spring rituals abound, Beth.
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