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Well I got my hedge cut.. it's looking very smart... not that it doesn't usually, but that rain made it very straggly very quickly..

I have neighbours across the way.. and they have a hedge that has grown from about 5 feet to well over 10 feet.. and altho' he is out there trimming the sides most days.. and trying to keep it neat as he can ( he's in his 80's and active and it take sup most of his days..).. but bless him he cannot reach the top.. and certainly it would be a disaster for him to climb ladders, even then he'd have to stretch a lot...so that's not part of the equation. ..They've got a son but he hardly ever visits..

I'm hoping They'll call in some professionals because TBF it's becoming a real eyesore
 
After a morning swim I'll run a couple of errands. Am also working on deep cleaning our master bathroom shower tile in sections. It's not a job I love, but one that needs doing every six months or so. After I get out of the pool I work on that for a bit, then take my shower.

@hollydolly and others who describe your frequent gardening chores: you make me even more grateful to have a gardener who comes weekly. He's worth every cent. DH manages his small veggie garden and I keep an eye on the atrium herbs, but Raul takes care of the rest. Bless him.
 
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After a morning swim I'll run a couple of errands. Am also working on deep cleaning our master bathroom shower tile in sections. It's not a job I love, but one that needs doing every six months or so. After I get out of the pool I work on that for a bit, then take my shower.

@hollydolly and others who describe your frequent gardening chores: you make me even more grateful to have a gardener who comes weekly. He's worth every cent. DH manages his small veggie garden and I keep an eye on the atrium herbs, but Raul takes care of the rest. Bless him.
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Oh yes you're absolutely right, the gardening is hard work, and constant upkeep even more so than the inside of the house tbh.

At my house in Spain we have gardeners , because our home is on a gated community and we pay for that as part of the Community fees and it doesn't work out too expensive... but here altho' I could get a gardener, easily.. they're much more expensive, and I'd feel that it was a waste of money given that I'm home now, and retired.. and something has to keep me fit.

I do resent the amount of time it takes sometimes , and try and discuss with hubs about perhaps removing something from the gardens that need work all the time and reducing the workload , but he's not interested in helping me out that way.. so I carry on, and hope when the day comes if I/we can no longer manage I'll still be financially able to afford a gardener..
 
Aneeda72 said:
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That might be tmi, Aneeda. :LOL: :ROFLMAO::sneaky::LOL:

Just joking; You know me, I need to look for, and find humor any place I can, and the wording strikes my funny bone. And I thank you for that help finding a laugh!:)

I am glad to hear your update, as I had wondered a few times, recently , if that infection had healed up well for you, but I hadn't asked , in case it was tma. o_O:LOL::ROFLMAO:
I just made that up, for too much asking. ;):cool::giggle:
 
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@Pappy, almost no medical, dental or veterinary offices have permitted visitors or family members these days. I was shocked a few weeks ago when my DIL's obstetrician allowed me to tag along so I could see my future grandson in an ultrasound.
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My VA opened up for visitors about 5 weeks ago except for children. I like my wife to go as it is a 50 minute drive. Back to temperature checks, questions and showing ID again.
 
hollydolly said:
At my house in Spain we have gardeners , because our home is on a gated community and we pay for that as part of the Community fees and it doesn't work out too expensive... but here altho' I could get a gardener, easily.. they're much more expensive, and I'd feel that it was a waste of money given that I'm home now, and retired.. and something has to keep me fit.
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Our gardener costs $150 a month, so an average of $35 per week. He's works here an average of about 45 minutes and provides all his own tools, mowers and trimmers included. Virtually everyone in our neighborhood has a gardener. Prices remain competitive.
 
StarSong said:
Our gardener costs $150 a month, so an average of $35 per week. He's works here an average of about 45 minutes and provides all his own tools, mowers and trimmers included. Virtually everyone in our neighborhood has a gardener. Prices remain competitive.
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An average gardener here would cost about £30 per hour and there's a lot of work to be done.. to mow the lawns trim back the hedges and shrubs, and trees would take most of the day , and that's before any weeding or planting...
 
hollydolly said:
An average gardener here would cost about £30 per hour and there's a lot of work to be done.. to mow the lawns trim back the hedges and shrubs, and trees would take most of the day , and that's before any weeding or planting...
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£30 comes out to US$42, so not a big difference in hourly rates. The problem is that whatever gets done today will need to be revisited within a few weeks during growing seasons. Hiring out a full day's work several times a month would add up to some serious pocket change. :(
 
Kaila said:
That might be tmi, Aneeda. :LOL: :ROFLMAO::sneaky::LOL:

Just joking; You know me, I need to look for, and find humor any place I can, and the wording strikes my funny bone. And I thank you for that help finding a laugh!:)

I am glad to hear your update, as I had wondered a few times, recently , if that infection had healed up well for you, but I hadn't asked , in case it was tma. o_O:LOL::ROFLMAO:
I just made that up, for too much asking. ;):cool::giggle:
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😂😂😂
 
StarSong said:
£30 comes out to US$42, so not a big difference in hourly rates. The problem is that whatever gets done today will need to be revisited within a few weeks during growing seasons. Hiring out a full day's work several times a month would add up to some serious pocket change. :(
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My point being that it wouldn't be possible to get my lawns and everything done in just one hour... it would need several hours, every week....remember we get much more rain than you, so our growing seasons are fast and strong.. and we have lots of trees too with leaves that have to be constantly raked up every day :)
 
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My point being that it wouldn't be possible to get my lawns and everything done in just one hour... it would need several hours, every week....remember we get much more rain than you, so our growing seasons are fast and strong.. and we have lots of trees too with leaves that have to be constantly raked up every day :)
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Totally agree. That's what I meant, but didn't express it very well. :rolleyes: Guess I need a second cup of coffee...
 
StarSong said:
Totally agree. That's what I meant, but didn't express it very well. :rolleyes: Guess I need a second cup of coffee...
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Watching tv, warning from the national weather service, flash flood warning for Davis County, Utah-there is flash flooding in Bountiful-turn around or you will drown. 😳. 😮.

It is also raining where I am. Drought, lots of rain, equals flooding. 😩
 
I went to the Doctor this morning....I'm OK, just a knee problem....
No rain today....Very Beautiful outside and the pool is very clean....
Probably this month will pack it up....A new liner is coming this week...
It's 23 years old......
We have a wedding this week... Our Grandson....I think we will have to have darn masks again.
But we will have fun, anyway.........
See You all!!! It's fun to get back here.....I lost it for a year and couldn't get it back....
 
Going to order the vinyl siding for the house. Two handymen will install this weekend so hoping for rain free day. It's been a year since this project was started due to being unable to get supplies or people to do the work.

Finishing up the sunroom interior myself this afternoon, it's looking good.
 
Lee said:
Going to order the vinyl siding for the house. Two handymen will install this weekend so hoping for rain free day. It's been a year since this project was started due to being unable to get supplies or people to do the work.

Finishing up the sunroom interior myself this afternoon, it's looking good.
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I'll hope for a rain free day for you as well Lee... after a whole year of waiting for the job to be finished it would be unlucky to get a wet day in August (y)
 
Lee said:
Going to order the vinyl siding for the house. Two handymen will install this weekend so hoping for rain free day. It's been a year since this project was started due to being unable to get supplies or people to do the work.

Finishing up the sunroom interior myself this afternoon, it's looking good.
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What color are you getting?
 
I can finally raise my leg a bit. I can put my foot up on a child’s foot stole with an assist from the hand. I can also lean back in the recliner and bend my knee up. This is bit harder, and still causes some pain, but I can do it. I am also working on my stamina and walking 8000 steps a day. Not all at once of course. Healing is coming along. Much easier and less painful to get into bed. Still can’t drive.

Took trash out this morning. Took out a couple things I had asked him to throw out, several times, and he hasn’t so put them on the walker and they are gone. Downsizing as much as possible.

Today I will continue to shred papers. Since I sorted, he was supposed to shred, but he refused. Whatever. It’s not like it’s hard to sit and watch tv and shred. There is a LOT to shred. I have to let the machine rest or it over heats up. 😂
 
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