Thursday, July 7, 2011

My Ten Tasks Are Ongoing...

As many of you know a while back I joined in on Cha-Cha's, 10 day, 10 tasks Challenge as a way to really kick it in high gear around here and get some nagging projects done. 
Click here to see her blog and what the other gals accomplished.
Seriously, my list looked do-able, but in reality, ahem, I didn't get everything done.  Most of my time was spent prepping for the yard sale.  It lasted 2 days, was a blast, and such a fun way to purge myself/the Coop of things that no longer fit my decor. 
Thank you, thank you to friends and neighbors who attended. 
Ugh, I was so exhausted after those 2 days that I slept for nearly one entire day and did nothing for another. 
Now the landscaping... I ask myself will it ever end?
And the answer is no.
I just kept digging making things bigger and bigger.  Then I needed more plants and more shredded bark.  I am still not done, but proud of what I did accomplish.  My four hour a day goal turned into six usually, not to mention trips to town for more plants and bark.
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Many thanks to Wayne for keeping me on task.
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My weed patch is getting smaller and I almost have the area beneath the pines finished.
Waiting for some of my ornamental grasses to perk up before I lay down the bark.
This is the driveway side of my house that leads to the back door.  It is overgrown and will have to be thinned before I can lay bark here.
More of the driveway flower bed.

That's it.  That's all I got done. 
 However, the list remains intact and I am still working on it all-llllll.

We're expecting thunder showers any minute now.  Better go.
Hugs to you.





5 comments:

  1. Thank you so much for posting our Mountain of Giveaway button on your blog. It has been a blast meeting new people via this medium. I am now your newest follower!!!

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  2. hi again, I wanted to officially be a follower but there wasn't a button present. I will check back later in case this is a blogger issue. I'll be following either way!!

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  3. Oh my goodness you are doing a great job. Your yard is beautiful.

    Thanks for linking up and being a part of my first 10 Task in 10 Days, I am going to do another one in the fall so keep your eyes out for it.

    Cha Cha

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  4. I so know how that is but every step is a step in the right direction...just keep steppin'! I think the flower beds look great!
    Rene

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  5. I think you accomplished quite a bit. Looks very pretty. I never thanked you for your thoughtful and encouraging words on my Finding Balance post. I appreciated that so much and wanted to make sure I stopped by tonight to let you know! Hope you're checking more things off your 10 list!

    xo,
    Jami

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