The Finger
Today my itchy bitchy finger itches like crazy from the bee bite. Keeping from itching is hard to do.
I decided to put my garden gloves on and stay busy on this nice day. Our tree man has done a great job on the huge projects. Underneath the huge Oak and Maple trees right off of the patio porch is something else and very annoying to the eye . . . mine in particular. Small twigs and whiley pieces of bark needed to be tended to. My 6″ plastic rake was just the ticket to rake a nice sized pile with a whole bunch of spent acorns the squirrels had enjoyed. I had picked up some nice acorns with the stems still attached to the top, less the actual acorn. I have a project in mind for the studio. Having what I needed, the acorns burned well right along with some pine cones.
The area is black dirt so we got a nice fire going without fear of any harm. The breeze had been from the southeast and it twirled to every direction but when the fire got going. I did add larger in length branches to the burning ring for another burn after they have totally dried.
I did succeed in wearing myself out. I use both hands to get the raking done while hooking my cane in the right hand pocket to drag it along. It works so well as a third appendage when needed.
Dennis was doing well keeping up with the sit-down walker that has great brakes for him when turning around to sit.
If the temps continue being mild, we have a few other spots to tidy up.
With that I will take my leave. ♥