Our lives have to be flexible
For example: I changed my ear appointment to Wednesday because we had help coming this afternoon Because we had help, I was going to Rockford with a list of errands and items to purchase.
The Fickle Finger of Fate intervened.
Jackie has had a slight stomach issue and I did not feel comfortable going away.
So I washed flower pots, picked up yard stuff, and damn near froze my ample butt off.
My hands feel like sandpaper. It must have been the water and cold that affected them, but they do feel awful.
I tried to bring Bill the bison in, but he is too awkward to lift by myself. I also have the grill to bring in for the winter, which is a 2 person job. Otherwise almost all the summer stuff is in the garage. Almost.
The bad news is I have a huge problem with my raised bed gardens
I used 2 2 x 12 boards for each side, making the garden 24 inches high. One of the boards has bowed, and it is a top board, so now there is a half inch gap where the soil can "leak" out.
And my bigger garden is bowing at the side. No dirt comes out, but it is just a matter of time before the side collapses.
My winter project will be one of thought. Do I want to remove the dirt and rebuild the planters or do I just take them apart ad hot have a garden.
Sadly either option is a lot of work, work that this 77 year old may not be able to do.
There is a lot of dirt that would have to be moved. I wonder if a landscaper would be willing to do that, if they haven't all be rounded up and deported by spring.
I took the handle off my yard sweeper to make it easier to store for winter. There is a cotter pin that holds the handle on to the frame. I figured to put the pin back in the bolt and leave it in the handle so I don't lose it.
I dropped the little SOB 7 times before I finally got it in!
At least I won't lose it until spring.
Geez.....winter isn't even here and I am thinking spring.
Time flies. So do ducks.
Peace and Love
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