You know those little, annoying, seed "key" things that blow around the yard? Yeah, well if you don't rake them up, they can turn into a stump.
Actually, they can grow into a tree which wasn't properly disposed of. Said tree can continue to sprout branches, no matter what you might do to discourage the growth.
Sam has started to dig at this stump. He's already dug out a big chunk of dirt on the one side, I think if we leave him to it, he may dig up enough to kill the tree. That would not hurt my feelings one little bit.
Sam digs digging. I do wonder though, what he's done with the dirt he's removed.
Showing posts with label yard. Show all posts
Showing posts with label yard. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Saturday, August 04, 2007
hornet's nest
if there is a text book description or a photo of what a perfect summer day should look like, I'll bet that it looks a lot like today did.
After several super hot, mega sticky, humid days, we had a full day of clear blue skies, fresh air and warm temperatures. It was not stifling, you could actually breathe. The sun was lovely, not oppressive.
We were in the pool on three different occasions and spent the bulk of our day outside. We came in a little while ago to make some dinner and to avoid the mosquitoes which, I'm sure, are out there now looking for me.
Speaking of neighbours, do you like this little nest? We're inclined to leave it be. We had one last summer and the hornets left us alone. We figure that if they aren't hurting us, we should leave them be.
Of course, one sting and the whole game could change. For now, we are having a peaceful co-existence in the yard.
After several super hot, mega sticky, humid days, we had a full day of clear blue skies, fresh air and warm temperatures. It was not stifling, you could actually breathe. The sun was lovely, not oppressive.
We were in the pool on three different occasions and spent the bulk of our day outside. We came in a little while ago to make some dinner and to avoid the mosquitoes which, I'm sure, are out there now looking for me.
Speaking of neighbours, do you like this little nest? We're inclined to leave it be. We had one last summer and the hornets left us alone. We figure that if they aren't hurting us, we should leave them be.
Of course, one sting and the whole game could change. For now, we are having a peaceful co-existence in the yard.
Saturday, May 26, 2007
too cool
our pool
is too cool
literally
I was just standing in it, trying to smooth the liner wrinkles out (and actually accomplishing that) and the water is freezing.
Of course, this does mean that there is water in it. it's filling up. yay!!
by the time we go to bed tonight, it should be full. it'll be cold but full. The sun actually ducked behind a cloud just now and it's chilly in the back. it's not so chilly that you can't be out there but it's not exactly swim-inspiring.
next weekend should be good though. if we're lucky, the water will have warmed up and the sun will be out and we'll be floating.
won't that be nice?
is too cool
literally
I was just standing in it, trying to smooth the liner wrinkles out (and actually accomplishing that) and the water is freezing.
Of course, this does mean that there is water in it. it's filling up. yay!!
by the time we go to bed tonight, it should be full. it'll be cold but full. The sun actually ducked behind a cloud just now and it's chilly in the back. it's not so chilly that you can't be out there but it's not exactly swim-inspiring.
next weekend should be good though. if we're lucky, the water will have warmed up and the sun will be out and we'll be floating.
won't that be nice?
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Mr. Robin
The sunshine fills our backyard!!
Really, honest!!
This huge, horrible, tree branch, which was hanging into our yard from our neighbours, was removed today. The whole back yard is now full of sunshine. It'll make being in the pool this summer, so much nicer! Not to mention, we won't have all of those flicking seeds in the water, mucking up the filter.
Our yard is looking lovely. It's all weed free, neat and tidy. Our neighbour (not the ones with the branch) even tuned up our lawn mower today. It looks like brand new and it's running like a dream.
Have I mentioned before how much I love this neighbourhood?? Around here, folks actually help each other out, it's amazing. Such a switch from our old place, just around the corner. People actually talk to each other, amazing huh?
We literally moved around the corner, 2 stop signs away from our old house, but it's like a different planet. It's a good planet though, no mean aliens or anything, just friendly folks who watch out for each other.
who knew huh?
Really, honest!!
This huge, horrible, tree branch, which was hanging into our yard from our neighbours, was removed today. The whole back yard is now full of sunshine. It'll make being in the pool this summer, so much nicer! Not to mention, we won't have all of those flicking seeds in the water, mucking up the filter.
Our yard is looking lovely. It's all weed free, neat and tidy. Our neighbour (not the ones with the branch) even tuned up our lawn mower today. It looks like brand new and it's running like a dream.
Have I mentioned before how much I love this neighbourhood?? Around here, folks actually help each other out, it's amazing. Such a switch from our old place, just around the corner. People actually talk to each other, amazing huh?
We literally moved around the corner, 2 stop signs away from our old house, but it's like a different planet. It's a good planet though, no mean aliens or anything, just friendly folks who watch out for each other.
who knew huh?
Saturday, May 19, 2007
blooming trees
everything is blooming!!
it's great actually, it's green specifically. stuff's growing.
our yard looks good. the front lawn is like some gorgeous, fuzzy carpet.
soon, it'll be thistle free but for now, watch your toes.
I'm so glad that spring is here. being outside is lovely. it's sunny and nice but not hot. it's a good temperature actually, one you can work in. not that I'm working all that much. supervising is something I can do though, and have been, in bits and pieces. it's good.
it's great actually, it's green specifically. stuff's growing.
our yard looks good. the front lawn is like some gorgeous, fuzzy carpet.
soon, it'll be thistle free but for now, watch your toes.
I'm so glad that spring is here. being outside is lovely. it's sunny and nice but not hot. it's a good temperature actually, one you can work in. not that I'm working all that much. supervising is something I can do though, and have been, in bits and pieces. it's good.
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