Yeehaw, the Pastures are Cleared

@nanette64 (20363)
Fairfield, Texas
July 17, 2016 9:23am CST
Normally I would pull all the weeds of the 5 acres of pastures by hand and it generally takes me 2 months to get the job done. With my ailing health it is no longer possible to do it. It was getting to the point that I couldn't see the donkeys and I worried that I couldn't see any wild hogs or coyotes entering the property. I called around town for references for someone to come out and cut the pastures. A young kid (22) came out and I walked him around and asked for a price. He said $80. I told him that was way too cheap. He said how about $100; I'm not really in it for the money, I just like to help people. What a great kid!! He came out the next day and it took 2 hours but he did a great job. He said he does other things too like cut trees, so he's on the list to do other things for me that I can't do any more. You can bet your sweet bippy that that kid is on my calling list of "to-do's". Oh, and you should have seen the donkeys. They were running around like their butts were on fire; chasing each other. Before that kid came out, I couldn't even see the donkeys in the pastures and all they had were little trails to walk through. I am one happy camper.
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@simone10 (54180)
• Louisville, Kentucky
18 Jul 16
How wonderful that you found someone who did a good job and didn't charge an arm and a leg. He sounds like a sweet and honest kid.
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@simone10 (54180)
• Louisville, Kentucky
19 Jul 16
@nanette64 I couldn't agree with you more. It seems like everyone is out for what they can get instead of giving like this young man is doing.
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@nanette64 (20363)
• Fairfield, Texas
18 Jul 16
It's not often in today's world that you find someone like him @simone10 .
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@LadyDuck (502189)
• Italy
17 Jul 16
You are lucky, it is not often that you find someone who comes to work for help more than for money. Send the kid to my way, I will keep him for lunch and dinner.
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@LadyDuck (502189)
• Italy
19 Jul 16
@nanette64 Let him know, may be one day he will pay a visit to this country.
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@nanette64 (20363)
• Fairfield, Texas
18 Jul 16
This kid is definitely a rarity @LadyDuck . I'll let him know that Switzerland and your place should be on his list.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
22 Jul 16
Isn't it wonderful to find someone reliable and not in it for the money!! It is rare but wonderful.
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@nanette64 (20363)
• Fairfield, Texas
23 Jul 16
I was shocked @BelleStarr . It's nice to know that there are still some people with moral values.
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@jaboUK (64346)
• United Kingdom
17 Jul 16
That's great that you have someone to call on now for those jobs you can't do yourself. How are you now?
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@nanette64 (20363)
• Fairfield, Texas
17 Jul 16
Losing strength, tired all the time. Simple chores seem like massive struggles @jaboUK .
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@jaboUK (64346)
• United Kingdom
17 Jul 16
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@hostessman (11871)
• Tucson, Arizona
17 Jul 16
@Nannette we just arn't as youthful as we use to be. i have a young handyman that i use a lot beause i can't quite do what i use to
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@nanette64 (20363)
• Fairfield, Texas
17 Jul 16
It's really frustrating for me @hostessman . I'm one of those "gitter' done" types and it's mentally and physically ticking me off.
• United States
17 Jul 16
mercy did'ja hit a good deal with that young'un! here, they charge a minimum 'f $100/acre. so glad that'cha came 'cross this fella 'n i'd be keepin' his number handy's well. i bet those donkeys're jest tickled, 's ya are :D
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@nanette64 (20363)
• Fairfield, Texas
18 Jul 16
I was shocked when he told me the price @crazyhorseladycx . And the donkeys are definitely having a good time.
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@Blondie2222 (28610)
• United States
20 Jul 16
Glad it worked out for you and the kid did a great job.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
19 Jul 16
It sounds like you met a good person you will want to stay in contact with for future work.
@amadeo (111937)
• United States
17 Jul 16
Good for you there.I guess you are a happy camper
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@DianneN (254949)
• United States
19 Jul 16
I'm so happy you found a nice and inexpensive kid to help you. The donkeys sound so happy and free!