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Posted 9/3/2013 9:20 PM (GMT 0)
Definition of Dumb:

 

I hired my yard service to run a PVC pipe from my pool pump to the street so I could drain my pool into the street when needed.  They came early Saturday and didn't come to the door.  They just started digging.  Well, guess who doesn't know what a straight line is?  They started digging the trench in my yard and ended up in my neighbor's yard...a neighbor who isn't fond of little old me.  smilewinkgrin    I was so upset but the damage had been done already and they had dug under the sidewalk.  I spoke with the wife, who is very nice by the way, and she said that was fine.  There was no problem.  I told her I would get sod and cover the area.

 

Definition of Dumber:

 

I got the sod today and needed to cut the pieces in half.  I didn't have correct tools and the only thing I did have was a pick matlock that would go through the St. Augustine sod.  Since I bet most haven't heard of this tool, here is a picture of one.

 

http://www.fiskars.eu/Gardening-Yard-Care/Products/Other-Tools-and-Accessories/Picks/171012-Pick-Matlock

They are heavier than an axe and I was swinging that to cut the sod.  I had a blood vessel burst while swinging the pick matlock and blood was running down my arm.  What was I thinking?  Well, I got half of it done before I ran out of sod.  I will be getting more sod tomorrow...after seeing my massage therapist...and finish the job.  My daughter has a small hatchet I can use.  UGH

 

Solution:

 

A wonderful couple of hours floating in a lounge in my pool to help relax the muscles and then a hot shower afterwards.  Of course I didn't forget my ibuprofen and Tylenol today.  turn

 

I'm dreading tomorrow when I have to finish the job.  shakehead

Sherrine

Posted 9/3/2013 9:27 PM (GMT 0)
((((((gentle hugs for Sherrine!))))))

I would have had the crooked-line yard guys come and do the sod and make them pay for it since it was their mistake!
Posted 9/3/2013 9:41 PM (GMT 0)
I'd holler at the line guys and make them fix it. :(
Posted 9/3/2013 10:59 PM (GMT 0)
Oh my Gosh Sherrine please be careful! That pick matlock looks like quite a weapon! ! Get lots of rest tonight. Please finish it at the coolest time of the day. That Florida sun can be brutal. Gentle hugs to u.
Posted 9/4/2013 5:35 AM (GMT 0)
Sherrine, 

Oh no! I agree with the others - can't you get those yard guys to do it? It is their fault, after all!   nono  

Hope you "get away with it" and feel fine tomorrow.  cool How's your arm? 

Debbie
Posted 9/4/2013 6:29 AM (GMT 0)
Maybe he had fibro fog - that is why he couldn't cut a straight line!!
Posted 9/4/2013 10:45 AM (GMT 0)
SHERRINE!  I'm with everyone else....have them fix the damage.  Why should this be at your expense, energy and time?  And pain, of course.

Oh, the humanity.

xxoo

Donna

Posted 9/4/2013 2:02 PM (GMT 0)
I agree with everyone, make the line guys fix it! It was their mistake!
Posted 9/4/2013 2:16 PM (GMT 0)
Poor you!!

People are generally not as bright as we would like them to be. I hope their actions do not cause ramifications with the neighbors.
Posted 9/4/2013 6:48 PM (GMT 0)
Well, I did mess my back up but I had a massage today and am doing fine...thank goodness.  I just can't cut that sod and I can't afford to mess myself up again.  I did stop, after my massage, and pick up 15 more pieces of sod and when I got home my pool service man happened to be here.  He kindly unloaded the sod and carried it to my back yard!  God is good.  I gave him his weekly popsicle along with a $20 bill.  Best money I've spent in a long time!  LOL

 

I have a call into the yard man to come and cut through the sod for me.  Your advice is excellent but I wanted to explain why I didn't do that in the first place.  I've had this young man doing my yard for about 6 years.  My yard is a lot of work, lots of flowering shrubs to be trimmed, hedges to be trimmed, edging, palms to trim, etc.  My back yard is basically one huge garden with grass meandering through it.  He has to edge all of that, too.  He also trimmed my Live Oak tree, by standing on my roof, and that saved me money since I would have had to call a tree service for that.  AND, if anyone else was doing my yard it would cost me about $60 more a month than what he charges me. 

 

He is young and made a dumb mistake.  He works very hard and I really appreciate all he does for me so I was willing to take care of this mistake...but ended up hurting myself in the process.  We never learn, do we.  If I could do it when I was 20, I certainly can do it when I'm 66...NOT!  turn   

 

But thank you for your good advice.  I did listen!

 

Sherrine

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