My 80 something neighbor fell down the stairs recently and injured a leg tendon. She's a very feisty lady and always shovels her own snow. I volunteered to shovel her snow this morning. She admitted that she tried to shovel last night and took four shovel fulls that hurt and then she suffered all night. So another yard for me to shovel is fine as I can do with the exercise.
The forecast for the remainder of the week isn't good.
So here I am this morning shoveling my side walk again.
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| It was pleasant for shoveling this morning. I see I didn't set the date on the camera! |
Usually by this time in April I've finished cleaning my yard, got my snow tires off and planted sweet peas. I would also be looking to see if the garden is ready to dig up. Oh well, it will all get done in good time.
oh, my! it just keeps coming! bless you for looking out for your neighbor! i hope she can rest and heal quickly!
ReplyDeleteIt works much better if we look out for each other.
DeleteWe woke up to six inches of new this morning! Our trees in the back were full of Starlings, and Red-winged Blackbirds. Saw a Cooper's Hawk (or Sharp-shinned) swoop in and nab a Red-wing and carried it off. It happened so fast I didn't even get a shot off.
ReplyDeleteThese kills happen in an instant. I usually find I'm absolutely startled when I get to see something like this.
DeleteI have worn out two Toro 3 1/2 hp blowers and own my third.
ReplyDeleteI really don't have enough for a snow blower. Besides , I could do with the exercise.
DeleteIt does seem to be dragging on. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteYes, we're really late this year. what makes it worse is that winter started very early.
DeleteTrooly blest..your neighbor is a lucky lady to have you to shovel her walk.
ReplyDeleteI hope our new stuff melts fast..you seem happy in the snow..:)
This lady fights very well to remain independent so I would like her to be able to continue to live on her own.
DeleteI don't think I've shovelled snow like that since visiting a friend in Canada in '92.
ReplyDeleteWell, I've had lots of practice this winter.
DeleteThat is too bad you still get more snow. We finally have no cold anymore but spring temperatures at last.
ReplyDeleteIt will change her in a hurry once it makes up it's mind.
DeleteAt least you have lots of coming in the snow covered north. All my blogger friend are commenting, complaining, or commiserating on the snow. Good chance for photos! Be careful with clearing snow as many injuries and heart attacks result from people OVERDOING!
ReplyDeleteThis must be close to a record snow fall for us. I'm very fortunate to not have any worries of heart attacks or injuries.
DeleteIt is nice indeed to have a helping neighbour on the street - everyone looking out for each other. That snow will be gone quickly and soon be time for those sweet peas to put in ground. Have a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteIt's always a pleasure to help somebody like this. Yes, the new snow will disappear quickly but we still have lots of winter snow.
DeleteYou are a real gentleman, Red. I'm sorry for your neighbor but I'm glad she has a friend like you. What's with all this snow??
ReplyDeleteWell, I don't know if I'm a gentleman...I'm a little rough around the edges but I do care about people.
DeleteIt's nice of you to help out a neighbor. It just seems that the snow won't quit this year.
ReplyDeleteWith a winter like this some people wear out when it comes to snow shoveling. It's really late to be getting steady snow.
DeleteThis is the winter that refuses to leave!!!!
ReplyDeleteLinda
http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com
You are so right about winter hanging on.
DeleteYou look quite experienced holding that shovel.
ReplyDeleteI've had lots of experience this year.
DeleteI won't tell you how warm it is here Red. :)
ReplyDeleteYou are the kind of neighbor we should all be.
In due time...enjoy the moment day by day whatever it brings.
Stay warm and pace yourself with the shoveling.
Oh I know that in some fair land the sun is shining and it is warm. Our turn will come. I never worry about keeping warm.
DeleteGeesh Red, I hope you can trade that snow shovel in for a lawn mower before too long. Your winter seems to be never ending. Sorry to hear about your neighbour. I hope she heals well soon.
ReplyDeleteAre you getting just a little tired of shovelling now?
ReplyDeleteMy mom-in-law is always out shovelling, even though she has a man who does it for her! But she can't seem to stand snow on the ground for more than ten minutes.
Hope your neighbour heals up soon.
You are so funny! I love you!
ReplyDeletehappy to share your trials and wisdom and experience!