This morning, Ramey came by for a while and we sat on the back porch trying to talk. Meanwhile Skipper was in the backyard digging holes and barking loudly at them, making conversation difficult. Ramey said I should write a horror story about Skipper and his holes and some awful things that come up out of them. We decided I could call it "Holes," even though there is already a book or movie or something called that.
"I don't get it," says Sophie.
I got up this morning thinking this is the day that I start to do some much needed yard work, especially in the holey backyard. Wayne's Environmental Services and my grandson Jesse keep the front looking pretty good.
After Ramey left, I worked for approximately an hour. I got most of one hedge trimmed, the walkway swept of leaves, a few weeds pulled, and two wheelbarrows full of limbs carted to the limb pile where the city picks up. That was all I could do. I barely made it inside before I flopped. I downed three ibuprofen, planted a wet washcloth on top of my head and sat for a spell. I now feel like I might survive. I also now have friends and family looking for someone to do my backyard work. I've thrown in the towel--the dirty sweaty towel.
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On 05/30/2011, Helen in Switzerland said ...
I think you're doing the right thing getting some help Susan. It just isn't worth making yourself feel terrible. Hope you're feeling much better soon!
On 05/30/2011, Gretchen said ...
Maybe you can rent Skipper out to your landscaping company to dig holes for new plants LOL! I do like the idea of a horror story about something coming up from the holes. Have a relaxing rest of the day :)
On 05/30/2011, Pati said ...
Your hydrangea bush is gorgeous! I wish that I could grow them here, but its just impossible. I think you are right in getting someone to do your yardwork. Maybe the guys who do your front yard would be willing to do your backyard.
On 05/30/2011, Sandy said ...
I think the mystery has been solved as to why nobody put up "Lost" posters for Skipper!!! He is so stinkin cute!!! I love Sophie's reaction to his trophies. Hope you're feeling better and have a great week.
On 05/30/2011, Marydon said ...
Quite a little gardener, Skipper is. Cute ...
Have a fabulous week ~
TTFN ~
Hugs,
Marydon
On 05/30/2011, LaVoice said ...
Skipper is just trying to help. He can dig the holes while you set out the plants.
On 05/30/2011, Jan said ...
How about the 'something' coming up from a hole being a Chinese Sharpei dog??? He could be working as hard on his side of the world as Skipper is in your's!!! ...it could happen!!! In any case, I agree you ought to get help tidying up the excavation project and not try to tackle it yourself!!
On 05/30/2011, Debby Messner said ...
I think Skipper may just make it to China.
Accept the help. They would be glad to help you.
You can only do so much and it sounds like you did too much. Beautiful flowers.
On 05/30/2011, Barbara Anne said ...
In the South and in the summer, all yard help is SO appreciated and worth the cost!
Skipper is too cute. Do you suppose he arrived in your neighborhood from a hole he started digging in China? Perhaps his former owners are in China so that's why no one claimed him?!
I awoke out of enough spoons to put the binding on the Irish Chain quilt, but cut flannel squares for a Christmas gift instead. If anyone has jewel tone flannels and wants to cut 8.5" squares to send me, that would be okay!
Hugs!
On 05/30/2011, Ann Marie said ...
yardwork from now till mid october is flat out unbearable! we do ours either before 8 am on the weekends, or after 8pm.
On 05/31/2011, Kai said ...
LOL! Skipper is such a hoot! And Miss Sophie has the right idea FOR SURE: (1)look at Skipper digging the holes,(2)look IN the holes,(3)walk away! To ME, it's like watching someone watch a person FISH. Why?????? YAY to you for getting help with that yard! Eeeks! Don't know what your temps are there but we've been at 98 for 4 straight days. No measurable rain since OCTOBER 2010! Not doing ANY yard work over here! I hope you relax, read, and drink tons of sweet tea! LOVE YOU!
On 05/31/2011, LaVoice said ...
If you have time, drop by my blog today.
On 05/31/2011, Susan Bailey said ...
I'll say this your hydrangea and hosta plants look so big and beautiful, so I know you have a green thumb. But I agree you need someone to do the actual yard work in the back also and you can just putter around in the backyard when you feel like it. I'm not in your health position, but agree in the summer it's just too hot to work outside
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