PEAR TREE LOG

pear tree log: I started this blog to keep my younger son, Jonny, in touch with life in Lincolnshire, while he spent a year working in China. That year turned into five! Now he is home and training to become a physics teacher. This is simply a patchwork quilt of some of the things I enjoy - life in rural Lincolnshire, our animals, friends, architecture, books, the gardens, and things of passing interest.



Tuesday, 9 July 2013

Rake's Revenge

The weeds are growing faster than I can pull them.
The trowel and the hoe have become my tools of choice as I toil away
trying to get the gardens looking good before these two come to stay with us.


I have pulled weeds, swept the patios, given the garden furniture a reviving layer of teak oil, pulled more weeds, and then some.



Time flies when working outdoors, suddenly I realised that grandson Harry was due home any time.   
He is always very hungry after a day at school, so I needed to get some food ready for him, quickly.
 I went to put the tools away...

borrowed from dangerspot.co.uk

Smack!   
Someone, I won't name names, had left the garden rake out and I got hit hard on the nose.   
I felt like a cartoon figure.   
I saw stars, and my eyes began to water. 
I imagined blood pouring down my nose..black eyes...broken nose
(Obviously not much wrong with my imagination)

Luckily, I suffered nothing worse than a bruise on the bridge of my nose,  
I'll survive.

. . .

We are looking forward to having you home Jonny,
we're also excited to be meeting Ming Ming.
I've polished the chopsticks...
xx


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21 comments:

  1. lettice leaf9 July 2013 at 08:06

    I'm sorry Elaine, it did make me laugh, not because of your poor sniffer (well only a tiny bit), the reason... did you honestly think they would notice the garden?

    LLX

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    1. Elaine9 July 2013 at 13:37

      Hello Lettice, Don't worry, I laughed too...once I'd dried my eyes and nose. Jonny helped to design and renovate this place and he created the kitchen garden. He will notice! The house is about to receive the same attention - I think I would rather pull weeds. ;)

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  2. valerietilsten59.blogspot.com9 July 2013 at 10:40

    Oh dear Elaine.. it could have been worse.
    I worked my butt off in the garden with Olga yesterday. never seen as many weeds and dead leaves.. my roses are drying with the heat.
    How wonderful that you will have your son Johnny home and Ming Ming.
    I remember seeing your garden before in posts and its beautiful.. I am sure you will have a wonderful time.
    val xx

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    1. Elaine9 July 2013 at 13:41

      Hello Val, You are absolutely right, it could! We haven't seen Jonny since last summer, so I am getting really excited now - it's probably a good thing that I am being kept so busy. What a shame, your roses are really beautiful - do you ever make pot pourri from the dried petals? x

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  3. Lynne9 July 2013 at 12:55

    I hope there is no black and blue face to greet your son Jonny and Ming Ming . . . I am sure they are looking forward to enjoying beautiful gardens and warmth of each of you. Keep your camera handy to capture images to show us!

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    1. Elaine9 July 2013 at 13:43

      Hello Lynne, My nose has a big black bruise and my spectacles don't quite sit properly because it is still a bit swollen - but I'm sure that a few more days will see everything settle - and it certainly won't prevent me from using the camera! Photographs will follow.

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  4. Jane and Chris9 July 2013 at 13:34

    OUCH! There is a certain person here who always the leaves the rake in 'attack' mode...and it isn't me!
    Jane x

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    1. Elaine10 July 2013 at 07:26

      Hello Jane, It must be Smoky the bear, for Chris wouldn't do such a thing, I'm sure. Oh, well, worse things happen at sea!

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  5. Joanne Noragon9 July 2013 at 14:22

    My stomach lurched for you. Occasionally I wish I had a blowtorch for the weeds, but at least I have grandkids, even if they don't go for the root unless grandma is there. I keep on them constantly about tool safety and tool cleanup, and I still pick up dandelion grubbers from the sidewalk when kids are long gone. On the other hand, those gardens never looked so good.

    Have a wonderful visit, and tell Jonny and Ming Ming hello from blogland.

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    1. Elaine10 July 2013 at 07:35

      Hello Joanne, We have high hopes to exploit the grandchildren, too! Your gardens are looking terrific, a great testament to all the hard work and grandma power!

      I'll be sure to pass on your greetings although they may have already read it for themselves. Even the weather forecast sounds promising for the first few days of their visit - imagine, England seems to be having some real summer weather. That's quite a rare thing.

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  6. Susan9 July 2013 at 14:30

    I've done the very same thing with a rack, but it was probably me who left it there! I know having family home is a special thing and you can't wait to meet Ming Ming. I hope your apron arrives in time to use for all those special meals you'll be having. XOXO

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    1. Elaine10 July 2013 at 07:39

      Hello Susan, I am hoping that Ming Ming will show me how to cook some wonderful, authentic (vegetarian) dishes. She is a brilliant cook. I'll be sure to let you know as soon as the apron arrives. I hope the move goes really well.xx

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  7. Moving with Mitchell9 July 2013 at 17:39

    Ow! Good you have such an adorable little nose. The pronounced bridge on mine is a much better target (and breaks every time -- 3)!

    I tried teak oil on our garden furniture but it doesn't seem to work so well on aluminum.

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    1. Elaine10 July 2013 at 07:43

      Hello Mitch, You do say the sweetest things, you charmer! Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! I know you are accident prone, but three breaks? That's awful.

      If only I had been sensible and bought aluminium furniture! I do an annual penance, for I hate the smell of teak oil.

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  8. Doc9 July 2013 at 18:23

    Ouch! I do hope the nose mends quickly and you all have a wonderful visit.

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    1. Elaine10 July 2013 at 07:45

      Hello Doc, The nose is a lot less tender today - thank you. It will be so good to have Jonny home again, I have lots of celebrations planned.

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  9. Jan9 July 2013 at 20:47

    Sounds really painful! I hope that you have a wonderful time with your visitors!!!! Jx

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    1. Elaine10 July 2013 at 07:49

      Hello Jan, If this wonderful weather (we have it a little cooler on the east coast) continues it will help get their holiday off to a great start. I hope Tom has found somewhere cool to rest.x

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  10. Molly9 July 2013 at 21:31

    I've done that with a rake too - it doesn't half bring tears to your eyes. Have a brilliant time with your visitors.

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    1. Elaine10 July 2013 at 07:58

      Hello Molly, It was a real shock, but I can laugh at it now. It certainly won't stop me from 'cooking up a storm' ready for their arrival.

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  11. Ms Sparrow12 July 2013 at 02:44

    I hope you heal fast and have a lovely time with them when they arrive.

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