It is that time of year when yard work starts to kick in gear. I don't know that I am completely ready for it to start just yet. Perhaps it is the lilac bushes in the back yard that are in need of a serious pruning that is the cause of my pause. I started that last summer and wow, it was quite hot and rather exhausting. I barely made a dent in it. I then easily justified leaving it be as it is the only source of privacy with the back neighbors. Alas, I think I will carry on in that frame of mind. Until such time as there is a fence between us I prefer the privacy to the trimmed up trees or bushes. That is a hard sentence for me to type because I love to trim up bushes and trees. It is one of my favorite things to do in the yard. We'll have to see.
I did get a call from Ben Fawson this morning regarding coming over to help lay some sod. I was happy to do so. Laying sod is one of the most fascinating things I think you can do in your yard. It is such a quick transformation to a yard. I love it. I got over there and Jay had gone over to help out already. So much was done but I managed to move a few pieces of sod, laid some down, helped do some raking and and moved some rather heavy rocks. It was a good little project and I appreciated being called on to lend a hand. Sure do love and appreciate the Fawson family. They are wonderful people. It was nice to get a little yard work under my belt, I think it was a bit of priming the pump. I needed that.
On the topic of yard work let me give a quick update. Some may have read my post about vegetable ice cream. If your anything like those that I have spoken to directly you probably threw up in your mouth repeatedly. It sounds disgusting I know but it is pretty good. I just made the best one yet. No mixed veggies on this one. Strictly frozen cauliflower. That blended perfectly and actually becomes quite smooth with milk, splenda, vanilla and tonight a little mint extract. I was very happy with that. So I know it sounds gross but I would highly recommend it especially after performing a little yard work.
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