As most of my posts are time shifted, I thought I would interject a couple of more timely posts. This one deals with the current state of my yard (or garden if you are from Europe). Yes, folks, at long last, our part of the world has come out of winter slumber. Now, we are in a current state of windy days, whether they be dry or wet.
Not much to tell. After working for 3 companies over 43+ years (38 years 7 months with my last company), I finally got that promotion I had waited my entire career for……retirement.
I have been exploring this new career for the past 7+ years and while it is not always exciting, the chance to do what I want for myself and my family instead of what my company wants has been very fulfilling. Early on, there was a long list of projects in my “to-do” hopper and I attacked these projects with a vengeance for the first 9 months of retirement. Eventually, my brain told me that this was not what retirement was about, so it took me another 5 months before my industriousness again took over and I attacked another line of projects, this time somewhat shorter and less complicated, as well as many new projects related to the family weddings in 2016. After going hard for 6 weeks and 3 weddings, my body was telling me to relax, then the flu bug hit and as soon as that was done with me, my sciatic acted up. No rest for the wicked. In 2020 and 2021, the Covid 19 pandemic changed the whole retirement gig. I was lucky to not be still working, for sure.
I enjoy photography, gardening, working with my hands, walking, cycling, skiing, travelling, reading and creating special photo and video productions obtained in my first pastime. I may never become wealthy in any of these pursuits, but I already feel I am rich in life experiences far beyond any expectation.
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We mowed our lawns for the first time this year. We have the opposite problem to you as with a damp winter there’s a build up of moss so the next job is to get the scarifier out then rake up the moss. Always work to be done!
I got rid of a bit of moss in my lawn last year, which seems a bit odd in a drought. Likely another week or two before my first mow. Thanks for reading Marion. Allan
Thanks. It is made of a metal that changes colour over time. We are still deciding if it needs to be a bit closer, so our failing eyesight can see it. It got to +17C (62 1/2 F) yesterday. Our windows were open for a while and I had afternoon coffee on the deck. Tomorrow, the high will be 2 C (35 1/2 F). We call this “whiplash weather”. Have a good Monday Lyssy. Allan
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Beautiful
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Nature’s beauty in a plain brown wrapper. Hoping for green soon. Happy Sunday
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It’s getting warm enough to finally get yourself a bit dirty in the garden 🪴
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Absolutely. I can’t wait to get planting. Thanks for reading and commenting. Allan
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We mowed our lawns for the first time this year. We have the opposite problem to you as with a damp winter there’s a build up of moss so the next job is to get the scarifier out then rake up the moss. Always work to be done!
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I got rid of a bit of moss in my lawn last year, which seems a bit odd in a drought. Likely another week or two before my first mow. Thanks for reading Marion. Allan
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Love the new lawn art! It is supposed to be 77 and sunny here today. Looking forward to opening the windows and getting some fresh air in here.
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Thanks. It is made of a metal that changes colour over time. We are still deciding if it needs to be a bit closer, so our failing eyesight can see it. It got to +17C (62 1/2 F) yesterday. Our windows were open for a while and I had afternoon coffee on the deck. Tomorrow, the high will be 2 C (35 1/2 F). We call this “whiplash weather”. Have a good Monday Lyssy. Allan
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