you might be a redneck

As ya'll might remember, I gave up any notion of being able to keep the yard mowed this year and hired a guy to do it for me. The carcass of my old wore out John Deere sits out front as my testament to years of trying to do it all myself and failing miserably. I've noticed that this crew knows how to mulch naturally by aiming grass toward the flower beds and giving some shape to those random spots where I've planted perennials over the twenty odd years that I've called this place home. I must say they know what's a weed and what's not and that's saying a lot for yard guys. Last year Yaya's guys cut down her asparagus every.single.time they mowed, in spite of the warning flags. *sigh*

Another redneck thing that's been laying out front is the couch cushions. The frame is still up in here but soon to go to the burn pile along with said cushions and not many good memories. That should work well with plans to take in our new roommate in the near future to cut expenses. Just call us a commune out here on the lane. We're all hippies and animal lovers so it should work out fine.

The pecan tree that fell while we were in Florida is almost gone, thanks to some guy with a log splitter and chainsaw who's stocking up for the winter. The heat index yesterday and today is in the triple digits, so I'd say he's a man of faith to believe that it will ever be cold again. Hold that thought buddy.

Mom has a date with one of her doctors her beloved physician tomorrow and it just so happens that I'm off so, there ya go with Big Ernie at the wheel. Monday we get to see TWO of them! This gettin' old stuff is not easy by any means. Just ask her and Daddy.

BG is on the learning curve at her new job and seems to like her entry level position with a not- for-profit provider. There's a helluva lot of difference between the two corporate models when it comes to delivery of care to those in need. I'm just saying.

Gotta go push that couch out into the front yard.

Later ^j^