Twenty Years in Missouri
Category Archives: Yard work
Houston, Our Lawn Mower’s Got a Problem
May 30 – When we last left our mower, it was burning brightly! And now, the rest of the story… After burning and smoldering for a couple hours, the fire continued to show its presence, as some of the parts … Continue reading
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The Mower No Longer Works
May 28 – Well, I’m still alive and kicking as my dad used to say, but today I could at least face the music and accept the fact that I really was the one who was mowing the lawn when … Continue reading
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The Birds and the Beetles
July 4 – Just came in from the front porch where I had been enjoying the coolness of early evening, a real change from the heat all day today. Unfortunately, that’s the kind of weather we are expecting for the entire … Continue reading
Town Day Mixed With Wire
June 4 – As most of our readers know, Thursday is our shopping day in Pleasant Hill. Our first stop on a recent trip was at the post office, where we met and visited with two friends, both Richards – … Continue reading
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Tagged Animals, Cat, Nature, Thrift store, Yard & Garden
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Woodsman, Don’t Spare That Tree
May 29 – Earlier this month I made a request of our grandson Robbie to come over to our place when he had some time, and be our hired man to cut down or trim a number of trees. He … Continue reading
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On A Clear Day You Can See Forever
May 14 – Recently did our first mowing of the season on April 24 after Dale got all three of the mowers ready. Beautiful patches of bluets all over the ground in spots. Dale did a lot of tilling after … Continue reading
In Which We Discuss Poison Ivy
January 30 – One of the things we see on I walk that is NOT a pleasant sight is the poison ivy that seems to be spreading out a lot more than it did in the beginning. Even the mention … Continue reading
Just ‘fore Winter, I’m as Busy as Can Be
November 28 – More and more of our yard has now put on it’s winter garb, which I suppose is appropriate as it is almost December. Over the last couple of weeks, I have finished up a similar number of … Continue reading
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Tagged Food, Nature, Neighbors, Yard & Garden
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Storm in the Sky
August 24 – My post this time has to do with weather, both uncomfortable and bad! A couple of weeks ago now, our son David was out here with us, about 50 miles from home for a visit. Since all … Continue reading
Rains, Too Much Rains
July 3 – After a dry fall and winter, we wondered if we would ever be able to plant a garden, but finally, when the rains came, they must have chosen to stay awhile, because we had a river or … Continue reading
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