My husband and I planted some trees in our new yard. They are the trees we always intended to plant. But the years slipped by and we never started that orchard we always wanted. So now we have 4 apple trees, 1 cherry tree and a shade tree. These trees are doing pretty well except for the resident deer who think their tender little leaves and tasty branches are irrestible. So up go the cages to protect them. My husband doesn't like cages around trees. I think what he really wants is a full grown, skip the puppy stage, tree.
In addition to the trees, hubbie dear wants a large, green, full-time, night-time lawn. Really? I'm not so sure about the upkeep. I really think it will take as long to mow the lawn as it does to clean our small little cottage. Well, maybe not. Picture this, the calf is in the chute. The cowboy is atop his horse, reins in hand, nervous energy needing to be released as the calf is set free of the small confines. The horse instantly knowing what to do, races at the calf in an effort to be situated so her cowboy can successfully one stroke the neck with his rope. The horse puts the binders on, holding steadily. The cowboy jumps off his horse and in a couple of fluid steps is on his knees, tying the legs of the calf together. Signifying a successful competion, the cowboy flings his arms into the air with a dirt covered smile.
Now picture this....my husband decides the lawn needs to be mowed. He goes to the shed to round up the lawn mower. As he brings it around the corner, the family scurries for the house. He really does need a shield for that thing. Quickly he sets out to conquer the many blades that form our lawn. Quickly, he covers the green area with his jaw set, determined. Quickly. For years our family has carefully teased dad about the vigor in which he mows. We likened him to a calf roper. So determined to be successful that we are sure he mentally flings his arms into the air signifying a job well done.
Ya know. We really always enjoyed watching his determination!
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