My two big first-time events for the summer so far are hiking the Incline and mowing the lawn. The Incline (1 mile of steps that go straight up Pikes Peak) is something I've been fixin' to do for the last 4 years. I completed the Incline Friday at a snail's pace without any of the rumored screaming muscles people claim you get. I think they say this to secure their parking spots at the trail head.
Side note: I could get away with a lot more if I adopted a Texas vocabulary where fixin' to means I'm actively engaged in good intention. In TX this is almost as good as actually starting. Unfortunately with other TX vocab, it's hard to sprinkle in used of neked- no clothes on and ill intent (vs. naked- just no clothes on) into everyday conversation. (take notes here Birdie)
My career in lawn mowing started late because I grew up with a brother who was the family mow-man, and I just now have a patch of grass about 10 feet by 8. This is an excellent starter-lawn. I'm the kind of person who would run over my toes with a real mower, so I'm starting out with a rusty, antique push mower from the 40's. Check out my shrinking carbon footprint. Actually, I believe the neighbors are saying, "check out that crazy lady throwing her whole body against that antiquated, barely working neandrothal contraption." Still, I'm proud of my efforts. What have you tried this summer?
Side note: I could get away with a lot more if I adopted a Texas vocabulary where fixin' to means I'm actively engaged in good intention. In TX this is almost as good as actually starting. Unfortunately with other TX vocab, it's hard to sprinkle in used of neked- no clothes on and ill intent (vs. naked- just no clothes on) into everyday conversation. (take notes here Birdie)
My career in lawn mowing started late because I grew up with a brother who was the family mow-man, and I just now have a patch of grass about 10 feet by 8. This is an excellent starter-lawn. I'm the kind of person who would run over my toes with a real mower, so I'm starting out with a rusty, antique push mower from the 40's. Check out my shrinking carbon footprint. Actually, I believe the neighbors are saying, "check out that crazy lady throwing her whole body against that antiquated, barely working neandrothal contraption." Still, I'm proud of my efforts. What have you tried this summer?
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Wow! I thought I was the only girl left who didn't mow lawns. But good for you for stepping into the forest of grass and coming out with a nicely shorn patch of green.
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