I really wanted to be able to do some bigtime work in the yard but am on a teensy budget at the moment. I sat outside yesterday, watching the neighbor haul load after load of dirt in his wheelbarrow, moving it to the back yard. I wanted to help but had work to do. I wished I had enough money to have some dirt brought in so I can enjoy my yard even more, maybe some extra for a little gravel to build a patio outside my back door.
Well, this morning there were "Free" signs on the rest of the dirt and gravel piles. I spent the last hour hauling as much as my little arms can carry. I left a thank you note stating I will finish hauling dirt and clean up after the piles as soon as I get my second wind. My wish was the neighbors pleasure - they would like to be able to park in their driveway again. I wanted dirt.
It's a magnificent wonder to me that things work out when I have faith. It's being restored in so many ways right now, and I have a feeling this is just the beginning. Good things are afoot. And I have my hopes up. Way up.
Anybody need a workout? There's dirt to move!
Monday, April 20, 2009
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You know I'd be there in a heartbeat if I lived closer to help you move that dirt, PG. As a matter of fact, I'd help you plant a tree after we got our second winds. ;)
ReplyDeleteHey, I will help you when I get back. Deal?
ReplyDeleteThat is indeed cool that you got some dirt. Even cooler that you know what do do with it. Go go gadget gardener :_0
ReplyDeleteYeah, so what will you do with the dirt? Sounds funny, I think here in the UK we'd call that soil. Dirt to us would be a pile of old muck. Or maybe it is?
ReplyDeleteIf I lived close by, like not across the pond, I'd go digging with you. :)
DIRT?!? Yick, no way, get someone else to help you! ;-)
ReplyDeleteScarlet: We could plant a palm so I feel like you're close by!
ReplyDeleteRK: You're on. I'm going shopping for plants when I'm back from my road trip. I even have gloves for you!
Darth: I have laughed for days after reading your new moniker for me. I'll never be able to look at my yard the same way!
Joe: Funny you should mention that. The people who "bought" this "dirt" think they got a great deal. It isn't even topsoil, no nutrients to speak of. I'm spoiled and wanted something with mushroom compost or steer manure in it so my plants thrive.
Fireblossom: So I'll just send you the pretty pictures of my flowers when they bloom!!!