My success of the day

@GardenGerty (168928)
United States
May 6, 2026 9:34pm CST
Today I got someone to come in and mow my huge back yard. He did a lot of clean up as well. I was surprised. He did it with a push mower. I should not have been surprised. I used to do it that way, but never when it was this tall. Tomorrow he will come take away some scrap metal and the old hot water heater. It does my heart good to have this done. Some books came in for Bob at the Newton Library AND my newly repaired glasses and my brand new glasses came in as well. Also in Newton.Now I have glasses, and spares too. I can read and enjoy my books. Be happy for me. I certainly am.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (134252)
• Marion, Ohio
7 May
You had a very good day.
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (168928)
• United States
7 May
It was good. I found that my neighbors must have taken out this huge fallen tree that has been in the back ever since we moved here.
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (168928)
• United States
9 May
@wolfgirl569 When I could not find it I thought I was going crazy.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (134252)
• Marion, Ohio
7 May
@GardenGerty That's good too.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (173667)
• United States
7 May
We were really happy when the older neighbor started mowing our back yard for us. 2 acres is too much to do with a push mower. And, really, $30 a mow for front and back yards isn't a bad price to pay. I'm very happy for you! I had a heck of a time getting the front and side yards mowed last year. I had to stop and sit for a while after getting half the front mowed and then making Pretty go out to mow the sides and the rest of the front was really bad. She doesn't even like going outside for any reason let alone to do some kind of work.
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (168928)
• United States
9 May
@DaddyEvil She might be right.
Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (168928)
• United States
7 May
I like mowing, but have been just really bogged down by medical details.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (173667)
• United States
7 May
@GardenGerty I don't mind mowing but just can't do it anymore. Pretty is afraid I'll fall and drag the running mower back over myself.
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George B Vieto
@Deepizzaguy (121060)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
7 May
I am very happy for you that you enjoyed your day.
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (168928)
• United States
7 May
Yes, it was quite a good day. Thank you.
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George B Vieto
@Deepizzaguy (121060)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
8 May
@GardenGerty You are welcome.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (220670)
• United States
8 May
I am very happy for you!!!
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (168928)
• United States
9 May
I know you know what it is like finding competent, trustworthy workers for stuff you cannot do yourself.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (220670)
• United States
9 May
@GardenGerty Yes, I rely heavily on the BBB website.
Marie Coyle
@MarieCoyle (58032)
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7 May
I’m glad to hear you had someone help you with the yard. And any time to enjoy books is a good time in my opinion!
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (168928)
• United States
7 May
I have hardly read anything for years. Reading used to be my big vice. I am slowing down and enjoying more now.
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Marie Coyle
@MarieCoyle (58032)
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8 May
@GardenGerty I've always loved reading. My entire family were all big readers. But it's good that you are enjoying slowing down a bit, Heather. I don't stress over the same things I used to--I just do the best I can.
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Orogun Oghenekome
@eLdav1s (416)
• Nigeria
7 May
This is really nice, you can read with your new glasses and also enjoy the view in your backyard. Am happy for you.
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (168928)
• United States
7 May
It is helping me feel pretty happy.
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Orogun Oghenekome
@eLdav1s (416)
• Nigeria
8 May
@GardenGerty So glad to hear that.
Amber
@AmbiePam (118940)
• United States
7 May
Thank goodness you had someone else come in and deal with that yard. I’m glad you got your glasses too!
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (168928)
• United States
7 May
Yesterday was a good day. So was today.
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RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (97031)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
7 May
Well , I am glad for you both,
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (168928)
• United States
7 May
Little things make us happy.
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Lenore Plassman
@sallypup (68953)
• Centralia, Washington
7 May
That's great. I just hired a person to mow my mess. I can do some but not all.
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (168928)
• United States
7 May
I like to do the front. and side. I made myself sick the summer of 2022 with heat exhaustion and have not been able to complete the back since then.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (379597)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 May
I'm very happy for you. Having a tidy yard and having the heater taken away couldn't help but improve your mood.
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (168928)
• United States
7 May
Slowly things are falling into place and I am very glad of that.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (379597)
• Rockingham, Australia
8 May
@GardenGerty It will take a while to get into a new routine I guess. Hopefully your days will get easier over the next few weeks.
Mary Ellen
@Ciclis (180)
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7 May
That's awesome about getting your lawn cleaned and cleared away. It's also great about having your glasses fixed and having a spare ( haha, I can't say spare without thinking of Prince Harry ). I have several, several pair of glasses. I think it's close to 5 or 6 pair. I'm very prone to losing them so I keep them at various places in my home.
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (168928)
• United States
7 May
Mine are always on my face unless I am asleep. I cannot function without them. I had several old pairs but the correction was not good.
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