2025 Mowing/Landscaping Log - Page 10

hairysasquatch · 08-01-2025, 02:44 PM

Lucky #7 done. Now to spray the roof with moss-killer...

ssbledsoe · 08-04-2025, 08:33 AM

17 out of the way on Saturday

Dug up a couple bushes that were getting a bit out of control. Good weather for sweaty work.

You know, actual sweaty work. Not sweating because you're in the sun on a riding mower (ie not work)

oldgoldy97 · 08-04-2025, 11:42 AM

Mowed maybe number 10 yesterday but skipped the backyard. Need to buy more gas.

Boo · 08-04-2025, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by hairysasquatch

Lucky #7 done. Now to spray the roof with moss-killer...

I'm glad I don't have to deal with something dumb like that.

hairysasquatch · 08-04-2025, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Boo

I'm glad I don't have to deal with something dumb like that.

What would be dumb would be not dealing with it. No big deal - just put a ladder up against the gutter and sprayed sections of the north 1/2 of the roof from a bottle attached to a hose - no getting up on the roof. Took about 1/2 hour. I used the "Wet 'N-Forget" brand that you don't have to rinse off.

Roof has been quite a saga this summer. Will save that story for another day, when the work actually gets done.

Boo · 08-04-2025, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by hairysasquatch

What would be dumb would be not dealing with it. No big deal - just put a ladder up against the gutter and sprayed sections of the north 1/2 of the roof from a bottle attached to a hose - no getting up on the roof. Took about 1/2 hour. I used the "Wet 'N-Forget" brand that you don't have to rinse off.

Roof has been quite a saga this summer. Will save that story for another day, when the work actually gets done.

Oh boy. We just got a new roof put on my Mom's house in the late fall. That was a cluster trying to find someone who would come out to look at it and then give a quote. All the local people said they wanted to quote but would never show up or return calls. I forget who my sister finally got (it was a company, not just a couple of guys). Probably cost more but the workers had it done in like a day. Those workers might not be in the country anymore.

Boo · 08-04-2025, 06:49 PM

#20 in the books. This is later than I normally do it and the animals were out in force.

1 deer, took off in the woods
6+ rabbits
10+ swallows that I had whipped into a frenzy, if you will

In the back of the Compound I was going along and saw the grass moving in front of my mower. Got closer and saw a vole. Chalk that one up to Red.

hairysasquatch · 08-04-2025, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Boo

Oh boy. We just got a new roof put on my Mom's house in the late fall. That was a cluster trying to find someone who would come out to look at it and then give a quote. All the local people said they wanted to quote but would never show up or return calls. I forget who my sister finally got (it was a company, not just a couple of guys). Probably cost more but the workers had it done in like a day. Those workers might not be in the country anymore.

My story may rival that when the time comes.

hairysasquatch · 08-04-2025, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Boo

#20 in the books. This is later than I normally do it and the animals were out in force.

1 deer, took off in the woods
6+ rabbits
10+ swallows that I had whipped into a frenzy, if you will

In the back of the Compound I was going along and saw the grass moving in front of my mower. Got closer and saw a vole. Chalk that one up to Red.

Aren't voles pretty small? Poor guy,.

Boo · 08-04-2025, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by hairysasquatch

Aren't voles pretty small? Poor guy,.

He’s even smaller now

BostonNut · 08-05-2025, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Boo

#20 in the books. This is later than I normally do it and the animals were out in force.

1 deer, took off in the woods
6+ rabbits
10+ swallows that I had whipped into a frenzy, if you will

In the back of the Compound I was going along and saw the grass moving in front of my mower. Got closer and saw a vole. Chalk that one up to Red.

You are a menace.

fulltritty · 08-05-2025, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Boo

He’s even smaller now

corny is probably in mourning today.

ssbledsoe · 08-11-2025, 07:31 AM

18 done yesterday

Spent a fair amount of time in the mulch beds digging up thistle and some other weeds

The good news is the "pollinator" corner is doing well. We have had quite the flurry of butterflies; many monarchs and yellow swallowtails (among others).

I've been watching a monarch chrysalis for a little over a week. It's hanging on some decorative grass next to a sidewalk at one of the houses I walk by regularly with the doggo. Looking close to opening up!

Added this for corny's benefit.

Boo · 08-16-2025, 03:30 PM

#21 finished almost two weeks after #20. Compound looks good, we’ll see if we get any rain in the next few days or not.

hairysasquatch · 08-16-2025, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Boo

#21 finished almost two weeks after #20. Compound looks good, we’ll see if we get any rain in the next few days or not.

Torrential downpour overnight here last night but not enough to make a difference.
Hairy's half-acre remains crispy.

ssbledsoe · 08-18-2025, 08:07 AM

19 out of the way yesterday

Storms came through late Saturday night - lots of sticks and a couple branches in the yard needed cleaning up

BostonNut · 08-18-2025, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ssbledsoe

19 out of the way yesterday

Storms came through late Saturday night - lots of sticks and a couple branches in the yard needed cleaning up

It blows my mind you have someone strip your bed but not have a landscaper.

ssbledsoe · 08-18-2025, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by BostonNut

It blows my mind you have someone strip your bed but not have a landscaper.

1 task is boring and the other gives me joy

What's hard to understand about that???

I like being outside, working with my hands, and getting sweaty. That's something you can't really do changing sheets...well, unless you've had a few too many Dairy Bois...

BostonNut · 08-18-2025, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ssbledsoe

1 task is boring and the other gives me joy

What's hard to understand about that???

I like being outside, working with my hands, and getting sweaty. That's something you can't really do changing sheets...well, unless you've had a few too many Dairy Bois...

I see.

Boo · 08-25-2025, 05:58 AM

#22 was done on Saturday evening. Very buggy but looking good!

fulltritty · 08-25-2025, 07:01 AM

FT JR mowed the grass yesterday. It's nice and short for the workers to ter down and out the new fence up later this week.

BostonNut · 08-25-2025, 08:09 AM

I’ve lost track, I think it was #12 or 13 yesterday. Nice breeze but quite humid. Was sweating like Boo sitting on his rider mowing down rabbits.

ssbledsoe · 08-25-2025, 09:26 AM

20 done yesterday

Blades need sharpening. Made the decision to double cut to make sure strays weren't running around out there. Will break out the file this week and get those babies sharp.

BostonNut · 08-25-2025, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ssbledsoe

20 done yesterday

Blades need sharpening. Made the decision to double cut to make sure strays weren't running around out there. Will break out the file this week and get those babies sharp.

Bledsuck Hayfields!

Boo · 08-25-2025, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ssbledsoe

20 done yesterday

Blades need sharpening. Made the decision to double cut to make sure strays weren't running around out there. Will break out the file this week and get those babies sharp.

08-01-2025, 02:44 PM	#226
hairysasquatch Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: In the Woods, Central NY Posts: 35,684	Lucky #7 done. Now to spray the roof with moss-killer... __________________ I am going signature-free

08-04-2025, 08:33 AM	#227
ssbledsoe Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: At least 500 feet from DB11 Posts: 28,596 ssbledsoe ssbledsoe	17 out of the way on Saturday Dug up a couple bushes that were getting a bit out of control. Good weather for sweaty work. You know, actual sweaty work. Not sweating because you're in the sun on a riding mower (ie not work) __________________ Drew Bledsoe is a better QB than Patrick Mahomes

08-04-2025, 06:49 PM	#232
Boo Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: PA Posts: 55,822 klay22	#20 in the books. This is later than I normally do it and the animals were out in force. 1 deer, took off in the woods 6+ rabbits 10+ swallows that I had whipped into a frenzy, if you will In the back of the Compound I was going along and saw the grass moving in front of my mower. Got closer and saw a vole. Chalk that one up to Red. __________________ I have found that flicking through a few threads on my smartphone is a great way to pass some time while "stocking the pond."Hairy 6/7/12 “ I feel you, brother. Welcome to East Berlin, circa 1963.” Hairy 5/9/20

08-11-2025, 07:31 AM	#238
ssbledsoe Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: At least 500 feet from DB11 Posts: 28,596 ssbledsoe ssbledsoe	18 done yesterday Spent a fair amount of time in the mulch beds digging up thistle and some other weeds The good news is the "pollinator" corner is doing well. We have had quite the flurry of butterflies; many monarchs and yellow swallowtails (among others). I've been watching a monarch chrysalis for a little over a week. It's hanging on some decorative grass next to a sidewalk at one of the houses I walk by regularly with the doggo. Looking close to opening up! Added this for corny's benefit. __________________ Drew Bledsoe is a better QB than Patrick Mahomes

08-16-2025, 03:30 PM	#239
Boo Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: PA Posts: 55,822 klay22	#21 finished almost two weeks after #20. Compound looks good, we’ll see if we get any rain in the next few days or not. __________________ I have found that flicking through a few threads on my smartphone is a great way to pass some time while "stocking the pond."Hairy 6/7/12 “ I feel you, brother. Welcome to East Berlin, circa 1963.” Hairy 5/9/20

08-04-2025, 11:42 AM	#228
oldgoldy97 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 50,370	Mowed maybe number 10 yesterday but skipped the backyard. Need to buy more gas.

08-18-2025, 08:07 AM	#241
ssbledsoe Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: At least 500 feet from DB11 Posts: 28,596 ssbledsoe ssbledsoe	19 out of the way yesterday Storms came through late Saturday night - lots of sticks and a couple branches in the yard needed cleaning up __________________ Drew Bledsoe is a better QB than Patrick Mahomes

08-25-2025, 05:58 AM	#245
Boo Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: PA Posts: 55,822 klay22	#22 was done on Saturday evening. Very buggy but looking good! __________________ I have found that flicking through a few threads on my smartphone is a great way to pass some time while "stocking the pond."Hairy 6/7/12 “ I feel you, brother. Welcome to East Berlin, circa 1963.” Hairy 5/9/20

08-25-2025, 07:01 AM	#246
fulltritty Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: King George, VA Posts: 77,627	FT JR mowed the grass yesterday. It's nice and short for the workers to ter down and out the new fence up later this week.

08-25-2025, 08:09 AM	#247
BostonNut Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 60,885	I’ve lost track, I think it was #12 or 13 yesterday. Nice breeze but quite humid. Was sweating like Boo sitting on his rider mowing down rabbits. __________________ "It's true that whenever rectal issues come to mind thoughts of you aren't far behind" - HairySas September 4, 2025

08-25-2025, 09:26 AM	#248
ssbledsoe Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: At least 500 feet from DB11 Posts: 28,596 ssbledsoe ssbledsoe	20 done yesterday Blades need sharpening. Made the decision to double cut to make sure strays weren't running around out there. Will break out the file this week and get those babies sharp. __________________ Drew Bledsoe is a better QB than Patrick Mahomes