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Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Wiped, Not Whipped, Out


There is something to appreciate about a two-legger who doesn't put things away.


I didn't realize I had exhausted myself but it seems I had. I slept twelve hours last night. Twelve. I guess I exhausted Jigs, too. We had overnight rain with more coming later this morning so I won't be whipping weeds and grass for a day or two. Thor decided to give me a break, while still doing good for us all with much needed rain.

I have accomplished about a third of my trimming, which pleases me no end. It's amazing how much is improved when there isn't shaggy grass bordering everything that has a border.

Do what brings you contentment. Even if it is whacking grass.

28 comments:

Val Ewing said...

Weed trimming is the one thing I absolutely don't like. I do it once in a great while and I have to be in the mood. Around my little gardens I just trim by pulling stuff.
12 hrs!
I cannot recall the last time I slept like that, but boy you must have been tired!

Sandra said...

I was tired and I don't sleep like that but I did last night, Val. I was using this out-of-date body harder than the manual recommends

Miss Merry said...

Twelve hours sounds like heaven! And your kitty looks so comfy.

Dreaming said...

We lived in a community where everything was edged, trimmed and blown. Now we are on our own. I do find that when I take the time to do any of those tasks, that area of the yard does look nice.

Lori Skoog said...

Love the photo. Love those cotton blankets. And I want that leather chair in the background! I can't imagine sleeping for 12 hours...you must have really needed it after all the work you have been doing.

Anvilcloud said...

Twelve hours. Oh how I wish. Six are a victory.

Granny Sue said...

Yep, I whacked weeds today too, and am so glad I did. Just looks so neat and tidy.

DeniseinVA said...

Couldn't agree more, hard work but very rewarding to see the job done. 12 hours tells me your body needed all that sleep after all you did. Well done! What a cute photo!

Modrina Neba - Blue Sky said...

wow..it's dream...kidd and hug for your cat!

CheerfulMonk said...

I've glad you could sleep! Take care.

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

Sweet photo of your kitty.

"Tommy" said...

Weed Wacking and Cutting Grass is one of the best stress reliefs that the modern world has given us.

Sandra said...

I guess I needed it, Miss Merry.

Sandra said...

I like a little imperfection, which is good because things grow wild here, Dreaming, but this place got out of control.My lack of mobility did not help.

Sandra said...

I guess I did, Lori. It's not something I usually do!!

Sandra said...

I know you have trouble sleeping so this has to sound like heaven to you, AC.

Sandra said...

It makes a huge difference, Sue.

Sandra said...

It really is rewarding, Denise. She enjoys my bad habit!

Sandra said...

Thank you!

Sandra said...

I slept like the proverbial log, Cheerful.

Sandra said...

She is one hundred percent Mark's kitty, Linda. She tolerates me. Sorta.

Sandra said...

You know, I think you may be right, Tommy.

Modrina Neba - Blue Sky said...

Wishing you a wonderful weekend, somewhere in the cool shade, a hug and a kiss, Andreja!

Sandra said...

Thank you, Andrea. I wish the same for you.

nick said...

I can surpass you there. When I arrived in Victoria, Canada, in 2007 I was so tired I slept for 13 hours straight.

Sandra said...

You get the gold star, nick!!!!

Far Side of Fifty said...

Whacking grass is good...I enjoy killing weeds and the Poison Ivy:)

Sandra said...

No poison ivy here, FS.