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Yard work over due


Started at 0630 with the front lawn that hadn't been mown in three weeks. Mostly went well, but my Hart equipment needs new batteries, could've sworn I had four, but could only account for three, one of which broke, and the remaining two seem to have drained way to fast. While waiting for them to charge, I started on project two, finally reining in the south side where things have been growing like weeds. Not sure if most of it was goldenrod, or the Missouri equivalent of bamboo, but I went to work cutting each piece down with pruners and piling it in the back against the fence.

At one point I took a break, ordering MickeyD's delivered, which is stupidly expensive. After eating, I got back to work, finishing the pruning before returning to the front to finish that. After that, we went to work using a trimmer to cut the grass in the same area because there was no way the mower would get it done. In the end, the room mate joined in, since his equipment is better than mine, and everything along that side was cut.

Yep, no before pic, but there's the after, not real impressive looking, but at least its no longer an eyesore.

That said, I do think I overdid it, from neck pain to unquenchable thirst, as well as the coffee I had with my breakfast, I went through four 12oz Gatorades while I was working. Since I came in, I've had another coffee, and cup after cup, after cup of water which doesn't come back out. My neck is also sore, and I'm fairly certain I'm a bit sun burned.

Ugh, no grocery shopping or laundry today, those can wait until tomorrow, though I will do the mileage log and finish proofreading a story I've been working on, along with my regular night's web surfing... Well, extended version since I didn't surf this morn. Once I get that all done, it'll prolly be bedtime.

Tomorrow I'll have to start scanning documents to share with my financial manager related to Vik's passing, we need to get a plan in place so I can start taking care of the big financial decisions, and winding down his estate. I did accidentally kick over a hornet's nest yesterday, hopefully the bank doesn't repo his car now that they know he's dead, I'd rather like to keep it, even though ownership transfer will be challenging, but them taking it is not that big of a deal. And I do really need to get back to the comics, prepping that for sale, and that's the really big project. I do have someone brokering the sale of his fountain pens, and that's going well.

#today #mo #STL #Yardwork #fountainpen

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The image depicts a rural outdoor scene with a wooden fence in the foreground, supported by vertical posts and a horizontal wire. Behind the fence, there is a pile of cut grass and branches, indicating recent yard work. A large tree with a thick trunk is visible, with its branches extending over the fence. In the background, a grassy field stretches out, suggesting a spacious, open area. A black compost bin is positioned near the pile of yard waste, and a small wooden platform is visible on the right side of the image. The overall setting appears to be a backyard or a small farm area, with a mix of greenery and dry patches of grass.
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The image depicts a backyard scene with a mix of natural and man-made elements. In the foreground, there is a grassy area with patches of dry, brown grass, indicating recent mowing or natural wear. A wooden fence with wire running between the posts encloses the area, with a pile of mulch or compost visible near the fence. To the left, a bush with dense green foliage and some red flowers adds color to the scene. A large tree with a thick trunk and spreading branches stands prominently in the center, providing shade and a natural backdrop. In the background, a grassy field extends towards a distant view of a town or city, with power lines running across the sky. The sky is overcast, suggesting a cloudy day. Various gardening tools and materials, such as a propane tank and a hose, are scattered on the ground, indicating ongoing or recent gardening activities.

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Ok, starting to agressively clean up @Vik-Thor / Lirleni Hankeshe 's desks here in the computer room, largely because with no access to his Apple devices, I have to hope there's paper here to help me find accounts.

So, the good news is that this desk...

now looks like this...

The image depicts a cluttered workspace with a white desk against a wall. A large flat-screen monitor is mounted above the desk, with a black screen. The desk is covered with various items, including a computer mouse, a pen holder with colorful pens and markers, and tangled cables. To the left, there is a black shelving unit filled with papers, books, and miscellaneous objects. A blue and white storage box with butterfly patterns is on the floor, and a blue bin is partially visible. The desk has a black speaker on each side and a small device with cables in the center. Above the desk, a white wire shelf holds more items, including a yellow organizer, a plush toy, and a rainbow-colored hanging decoration. The floor is wooden, and the overall scene suggests a busy and somewhat disorganized environment.

Unfortunately, that's because the area where we have the trash can and recycling bin looks like this

The image depicts a cluttered room with a desk and a window. The desk is covered with a large pile of papers, envelopes, and other miscellaneous items, including a red envelope and a blue gift bag. A trash bin is overflowing with more papers and items. The floor is also cluttered with papers, envelopes, and a backpack. The window has a metal grid and is partially covered by a purple curtain. To the right, there is a shelving unit with various items, including cables and a polka-dotted bag. The overall scene suggests a disorganized and chaotic environment

That also where the A/C vent is, so its getting rather warm in here. A lot of that will be getting shredded, quite a lot, because with this volume of paper, the rule will be when in doubt, shred.

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in reply to 🌴 Seph πŸ’­ πŸ‘Ύ

The image depicts a cluttered room with a desk and a window. The desk is covered with a large pile of papers, envelopes, and other miscellaneous items, including a red envelope and a blue gift bag. A trash bin is overflowing with more papers and items. The floor is also cluttered with papers, envelopes, and a backpack. The window has a metal grid and is partially covered by a purple curtain. To the right, there is a shelving unit with various items, including cables and a polka-dotted bag. The overall scene suggests a disorganized and chaotic environment.
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The image depicts a cluttered workspace. The desk is covered with various items, including a keyboard, a mouse, a tablet, and several electronic devices. Papers, books, and miscellaneous objects are scattered across the surface, creating a disorganized appearance. A large monitor is mounted on the wall above the desk, flanked by two speakers. To the right, a colorful DNA model hangs on the wall, adding a pop of color to the scene. The desk is surrounded by shelves filled with more items, including books and containers. The floor is also cluttered with papers and objects, contributing to the overall disarray.
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The image depicts a cluttered workspace with a white desk against a wall. A large flat-screen monitor is mounted above the desk, with a black screen. The desk is covered with various items, including a computer mouse, a pen holder with colorful pens and markers, and tangled cables. To the left, there is a black shelving unit filled with papers, books, and miscellaneous objects. A blue and white storage box with butterfly patterns is on the floor, and a blue bin is partially visible. The desk has a black speaker on each side and a small device with cables in the center. Above the desk, a white wire shelf holds more items, including a yellow organizer, a plush toy, and a rainbow-colored hanging decoration. The floor is wooden, and the overall scene suggests a busy and somewhat disorganized environment.

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Caught this guy crawling on one of my inflatables


And I gently shooed him off, and watched him wander off, while being careful not to step on him.

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