It’s been very hot around here. Over 100 for the last four days so I haven’t been out in the workshop. Last weekend I did manage to finish digging out that shrub in the front yard. I am proud that I managed to complete the task without needing a visit to the doctor.
At first I wasn’t sure it was going to work out, but the new pick axe worked very well. Here are a few pictures.
Tools of the trade.
I received a visit from the inspector:
Spotty kitty making sure I am doing it right.
With great satisfaction I through the stump out on the street (our trash company picks up yard trimmings and composts them):
The carcass
Well, no more stumps to dig out. The next project is building a planter box in the backyard.
If you need me – I’ll be in the shop,
Andrew
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Love “the inspector” and “the carcass.” Well done. I’m impressed you did manual labor in that heat!
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Thanks. “The inspector” had a great time that day.
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Well done if you are ever in Australia let me know, like siskinbob I have a number of roots slowly rotting in the ground. but I would like them out!!!!
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Next time I am there, I’ll stop by… 😉
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Ok mate….
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You have more energy than I do 😉 I left my tree stump for a couple of years and the ants took care of it for me. I was able to kick the remnants over. It pretty much crumbled to dust 😀
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Maybe I’ll try that next time. 😉
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And thus I have another good reason to own a condominium. 🙂
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Congratulations on the stump removal, no easy feat! It was definitely a beauty, I hope you had a nice tall glass of something very wet and cold to celebrate with. 🙂
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I had plenty of cold drinks after that. 😉
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😀
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Andrew, are you offering your services? The temperature here is in the 60s and later on in the week will be in the 70s. How do you feel about riding a lawn mower?
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Ummm, no. Not at any temperature. Although, I have dreamed about driving a riding lawn mower around. Tempting…
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Haha, no Dr – just moans and groans! Good work
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Lots of groans about me soar back.
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Digging out a stump is a long, thankless task. In heat, it is even more of an achievement.
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I did get a thank you from my wife, but most of the neighbors seemed more inclined to question my sanity.
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Tough to work outside in that heat, especially when you’re constantly being inspected..:)
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The heat was a bit much. I don’t see how the fur covered inspector managed the heat…
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Give us a picture of your entire garden. It looks wonderful. http://judydykstrabrown.com/2015/09/12/serpentine/
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I just might. Heather puts a lot of work into keeping our garden up. Thanks.
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I meant to also say that I love the glove waving from the end of the shovel. It’s giving you a hand for your efforts.
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It’s an old habit of mine so I don’t lose my gloves. Seemed like time to post a picture of it.
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Been there, done that. My congratulations and respect.
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Thanks. I am think next time I need to do this, I’ll hire someone…
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That’s a lot of hot work at 100+. We’ve been at high 90’s here in SoCalifornia. No gardening for me.
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I did most of the work early – before 10:00 am and before it was much over 80. It took a couple of mornings to get enough time in to get it all chopped out.
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Glad Spotty approved! Yeah to new pick axe😀 been busy putting son’s desk together (never realised it would be a whole day job) so didn’t realise how lovely the weather has been.
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Spotty, kept a good watch on my that day. Except for the heat, it’s been good weather all week.
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