Mrr, I saved last night's post since the 'cat was down, and forgot to come back later to post it.

Sounds good (especially the weight)! Soon I'll load the recycling into the truck to take to the dumpsters behind city hall (they make a little money from this).

I've been working in the garden. Last fall I cluttered my garage and new greenhouse with some of the extra tools and gadgets that my friend wasn't going to need in an apartment. Every so often I'm working and I'll realize that I saw something in that mix of tools that will perform just the task I'm struggling with. So far I've added several things to the big bucket of tools I use out there. And I've put more mulch in the garden.

Took the dogs for a walk before dinner and during the day I got some upper body exercise throwing the ball for the lab. That guy will retrieve all day long if you'll throw it for him.

And today is more of the same, another dog walk, though today there were also three dog baths. It took about 10 minutes per dog in the back yard with a bottle of shampoo and a hose. I had the dog-drying towels also and made much of them as they got the towel massage after.

I tried getting the trimmer to run, but it just won't stay on once it starts, so I went to Home Depot and looked for the most power I could get for about $40. I'll use that in the front for now to keep code enforcement happy and I'll get my bigger trimmer back when the repair guy finishes and then I can use it when I need more power or to go more distance. I have so many things planted in the yard that a cord is a bit of a nuisance, but I already own the cord and I don't need to pay twice this to get batteries and a charger.

Oh - tonight I talked to the friend who is now in an apartment. He said he would like to have a little spot to plant basil, because he uses it by the bucket. I told him he could come help me in the yard and take home his pay in basil. I think he'll jump on that offer. Buying basil is expensive, and home-grown (organic) is best when you can get it. Just like tomatoes!

SRS