working in yard

Got a Little Bit Done Today..Ha!

@kareng (54724)

United States

April 27, 2019 10:10pm CST

While I didn't get everything marked off the "to do list" today, I did make some headway. Here's what all I got accomplished: **Picked up more sticks and limbs in anticipation of mowing yard soon. **Knocked down the burn pile some by shoveling the burned ashed into the wheelbarrow **Shoveled the ashes into various holes around the yard. **Burned about 1/3 of sticks and limbs picked up. **Planted a couple of potato plants **Regular chores for chickens and chicks I came inside and collapsed with a big glass of ice water. I told my hubby that I wasn't used to manual labor. Shoveling ashes is very tiring. Photo: Pixaby, public domain

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@mayka123 (16584)

• India

28 Apr 19

To me thats a lot of work. I am only used to an office job where I sit at my desk all day and work. Dont think I would manage to work like you.

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@kareng (54724)

• United States

9 May 19

@ramapo17 Yep that would be excellent exercise and equal to lifting weights.

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@kareng (54724)

• United States

28 Apr 19

I love being outdoors so as long as the temperatures are not scorching, I'm okay.

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@ramapo17 (30441)

• Melbourne, Florida

8 May 19

I never had an office job @mayka123. I worked from the time I was 16 until 70 and always stood up and sometimes lifted a lot of heavy items. I never liked exercising but lifting 50 pound bags was my exercise.

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@Torunn (8609)

• Norway

28 Apr 19

You have chickens and chicks? So you get your own eggs? That must be nice. I like all kind of animals, never had much to do with chickens but I'm pretty sure they must be nice.

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@kareng (54724)

• United States

28 Apr 19

@Torunn Yes, I do. And yes, I get fresh eggs and never have to buy them in the store. They taste so much better than store bought :) I just bought some baby chicks this year to add to the flock and have a variety of ages so they don't all die at one time.

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@kareng (54724)

• United States

29 Apr 19

@Torunn Average lifespan is 10-12 years.

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@Torunn (8609)

• Norway

28 Apr 19

@kareng That must be really nice! How old do the hens get? I've heard that hens used to get quite old, but in modern factories they won't last that long.

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@just4him (306386)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

28 Apr 19

You got a lot accomplished.

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@kareng (54724)

• United States

6 May 19

@ramapo17 For me staying active and knowing my limits is the key.

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@kareng (54724)

• United States

28 Apr 19

Yes and more for the coming week. If my knees and hips don't go out, I'll continue on.

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@ramapo17 (30441)

• Melbourne, Florida

5 May 19

@kareng I think it gets easier as the days go on or maybe we just be come use to it.

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@MissNikki (5237)

• Maple Ridge, British Columbia

30 Apr 19

That is a lot of work - good job!

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@kareng (54724)

• United States

1 May 19

Thank you. I am a bit sore today. Been at it every day with the good weather.

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Courtney Dutton

@MommyOfEli2013 (82017)

• Rupert, Idaho

28 Apr 19

Sounds like a very busy day with outdoor work!

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@kareng (54724)

• United States

28 Apr 19

I would have like to have gotten some mowing done. But it will be waiting for me whenever I get to it. lol

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@kareng (54724)

• United States

28 Apr 19

@MommyOfEli2013 I'm just holding the bucket while hubby is on restricted activity following surgery in Feb. He should be released in May and be able to get back to chores :)

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Courtney Dutton

@MommyOfEli2013 (82017)

• Rupert, Idaho

28 Apr 19

@kareng I live in an apartment complex that hires a professional company to do that lol, so I don't have to worry! But that is true...it will be still standing lol

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Tonietta(Philippines)

@Tonietta (1179)

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28 Apr 19

Did lots today,and end up have some bevvy with my friends:)

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@kareng (54724)

• United States

28 Apr 19

@Tonietta That's a nice reward for a fulfilled day :)

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@wolfgirl569 (95261)

• Marion, Ohio

28 Apr 19

Shoveling will get you every time.

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@kareng (54724)

• United States

28 Apr 19

Yep, and I have more to do. Gotta get it all knocked down.

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@RasmaSandra (73473)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

28 Apr 19

You sound like me when I lived in Riga, Latvia with my late husband. We had a large garden and when we would get it ready for spring it was on those days I practically crawled back into the house. But you did get a lot done so good for you

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@kareng (54724)

• United States

28 Apr 19

Yes, can't give up. Always have to keep on going :)

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@ramapo17 (30441)

• Melbourne, Florida

28 Apr 19

Shoveling anything can wear one out. You've got spunk.

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@kareng (54724)

• United States

28 Apr 19

@ramapo7 Got to get 'er done :)

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@kareng (54724)

• United States

6 May 19

@ramapo17 That's about it right now. Will be glad when my hubby is released to do things after his surgery :)

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@ramapo17 (30441)

• Melbourne, Florida

4 May 19

@kareng Ii know what you mean. It won't get done any other way.

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@andriaperry (116860)

• Anniston, Alabama

28 Apr 19

You did some hard work.

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@kareng (54724)

• United States

28 Apr 19

Yes, but tried not to over-do it. I need to take advantage of these 4-5 days with no rain. Wish me luck :)

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@JohnRoberts (109857)

• Los Angeles, California

28 Apr 19

Take tomorrow off.

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@kareng (54724)

• United States

28 Apr 19

@JohnRoberts I did :) It's Sunday :)

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@LindaOHio (156271)

• United States

28 Apr 19

You got a lot done. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

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@kareng (54724)

• United States

28 Apr 19

And more for coming week :) Eeekkk :) I am resting today. Hips are bothering me today...I wonder why...haha.

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@Sojourn (13836)

• India

28 Apr 19

That's some real hard work. It is a good deal of exercise too.

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@kareng (54724)

• United States

28 Apr 19

@Sojourn Yes, and amazingly I'm not sore today ;)

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@isweartokira (3465)

• United States

28 Apr 19

sounds like a busy and productive day! glad you got all that work done :)

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@kareng (54724)

• United States

28 Apr 19

Me too

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@Hannihar (129481)

• Israel

18 Jul 19

@kareng After all that I can see why you collapsed.

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@kareng (54724)

• United States

19 Jul 19

I love working in my yare though. It is relaxing.

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@kareng (54724)

• United States

21 Jul 19

@Hannihar Always. Fresh air, nature and some sun makes for a great day.

@Hannihar (129481)

• Israel

19 Jul 19

@kareng I am glad you love working in your yard.

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