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I’m feeling well tonight. Just in time to get whacked tomorrow afternoon. Although I was rather tired at lunchtime, I made it to the tanning solon for a 7-minute bake.
When we got home, I had lunch and then rolled out the extension cord and cut the hedge. Please note I did NOT cut the cord, as some people are prone to do.
As first, since we got some rain yesterday, I thought I would need my dust mask, but then the pollen started to get to me. I like to cut the hedge right after it rains, as it washes all the pollen off then hedge leaves and pollen is not a problem. But I quickly opted for my dust mask and finished the hedge.
By the way, I ran out of WD-40 and had to use some 3-in1 oil to lubricate my clipper blade. It worked OK, but WD-40 is better. That goes on my shopping list.
I had to take a 20-second rest about every five minutes. But I got it done and the Vorlon Wife is not the one that did it.
Then, since I had the extension cord already rolled out and I was already wearing my earplugs and dust mask, I used the blower to blow off both driveways. It looked a lot better, when I got done. Then, while I still had, a head of steam up, I went around and shot some more flower photos. I’ll be posting them on my blog over the next few days.
When it comes to physical activity, Isaac Newton is worth keeping in mind. He said,
“A body in motion tends to remain in motion and a body at rest tends to remain at rest.”
At least it was something like that. But I find it seems to apply well to human activity. The only problem is getting from the “at rest” state to the “in motion” state.
The Vorlon Wife planted the Gaura and Phlox we bought yesterday. It was rainy yesterday and she was prevented from planting them. She has two more flats of impatiens to plant. But I will tell you, she is a planting machine when it comes to planting flats. She has it down to an assembly line and she will go through a flat of flowers in no time.
I spoke to the Vorlon Parents this evening and they seem to be enjoying the Season 1 “Deadliest Catch” DVD’s that I sent to the Vorlon Father for his recent birthday.
I’m not feeling all that tired, but if I don’t get to bed soon, I’ll pay for it tomorrow. We’ll talk later.
Posted by The Vorlon at June 4, 2006 8:59 PMYou certainly were on a roll getting everything done in the yard! I trimmed the bushes on Saturday and was totally exhausted after about an hour and a half. I hadn't trimmed them in a year. I didn't even think about lubricating the blades. I don't think I've done that before, but I will now.
Posted by: Reb Orrell at June 5, 2006 7:32 AMI usually spray my clipper blades when I finish so that have a coat of lubricant on them, when I put them away. Then I spray them again about every twenty minutes, when I’m cutting. They run more smoothly. You can hear it, although I always wear earplugs, when I’m trimming, to knock the noise level down.
Posted by: Ted at June 5, 2006 7:40 AMWhat a great great day you had with all the trimming and all that you accomplished. Oh, and good job on keeping that cord in one piece, if you know what I mean. (joke joke.) And all the plants and flowers are beautiful. Karol must have quite the green thumb. Everything looks lovely.
It is interesting to think that George Washington blogged and never had a clue that's what he was doing. Way ahead of his time.
I so hope your treatment goes pretty well. We'll be saying our prayers for a good day, and being thankful for the wonderful day you had yesterday. Ruth
Posted by: Ruth Berlien at June 5, 2006 10:30 AM