{where was this handsome pups when I needed him?}
I was quite the contortionist last night–trying to get comfy without touching three touchy spots. I had a bit of a mishap, you see. But before I go further I’d just like you to know… IT WAS NOT MY FAULT!
I’m watering flowers and garden spots for friends while they are away on vacation. I had finally made it to the backyard … and managed to find the hose {a large chunk of tree fell in the storm last Saturday … knocking out most of their garden and back fence}. Their eldest son, waiting for the assessor, came out to chat with me. We were chuckling about the wretched luck of the neighbors, who’s backyard was filled with the fallen tree. They had just moved in that morning. That’s when things started looking up–but only because I was in a hole. That’s right. Heading for the water spout, I stepped upon the deck; I heard a crack and down I went. ”What in the world?!”
Now I realize I’ve gained some poundage in the last few months, but C’MON!
The good news: It was me and not one of the kids.
The bad news: I’m a tad pathetic. My shin is scraped and puffy on one leg. The other is scraped, with a nice purple knot on my thigh. It kinda looks like a galaxy of blue, purple and pink … which would be kinda cool if it didn’t hurt like the dickens {what does that even MEAN?}.
To add insult to injury, now I’m gun-shy. Out back you must tread upon the deck to turn on the water. I’m trying to figure out how I could rig up some contraption–a pully system of sorts … lower myself down … back up and over … without touching one sole to wood. Unfortunately, science has never been my strong suit.
Of course, the thought has skittered across my mind that I could simply never return.
Do you think they’ll notice if their entire yard is dead?
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Ouch! I am so sorry!! I would vote to never return but I have heard the more you do it the easier it gets.
oh no! so sorry!
maybe they won´t notice if their yard is dead, bacause they will be busy wondering why there is a big hole in their deck…
Also maybe they won't notice the backyard is dead when its mostly covered in tree. i mean, what are you supposed to do with that?!
They may notice the front. good luck there.
OWWW OWOWOWOWOW!! Hurting for you. You know, even if they don't notice the yard – I bet they notice the deck. Bummer.
They decked you. I am sorry.
Oh heavens … WHAT in THE world…
sigh.
Amy…. I have been going to write and say how sorry I am. I have been thinking and thinking about how to do that. So here I am – with my hat in my hand, looking a bit foolish, asking you to forgive me. I know that I should have fixed the deck some time ago. You are looking at THE GREAT PROCRASTINATOR. I have learned a very valuable lesson and I am attempting to become more proactive. I have felt so bad from the moment I heard of your fall. It is so hard to look an old friend in the eye after such a thing has happened. So, I ask that you would accept my apology. You men the world to me and my family. Thanks for being such a great friend.