...and it's all small stuff, or so they say.
I believe that, for the most part...but sometimes it's the small stuff that can get you down. I hired a gardener on June 6th and he was terrible! I mean really bad all the way around. He did NOTHING but mow, blow and go and that was NOT what was promised.
Nor would he communicate, which was a headache.
So..I fired him and hired a new gardener.
I think if it had been left up to PH that terrible gardener would still be here! :):)
Our hedges have never looked so nice!
The grass that had grown up around the fruit and Birch tree's is GONE! The flowerbeds were all freshly weeded. Mateo's wife said that each time Mateo came our yard would look better and better. (As opposed to worse and worse!) I am so pleased.
His business card says it all. Corners were clear of weeds and leaves, dead branches were cleared away on the tree's...it was wonderful...and then..
Poor Mateo!
My beautiful ferns that I have so lovingly grown to lay over the low flower bed wall,
...were shorn off. I looked out my front window, saw things flying through the air, heard a panicked yell and saw my new Gardener running across the lawn hollering at the top of his lungs to "STOP!"
His helper was chopping my ferns off even with the wall...and now they look like this..
My poor gardener!! He was beside himself!
But..they will grow back in time, and at least the corner one is in tact! A small irritation so small that I thought twice about blogging about it.
Leaves are beginning to blow through the air now..and even though it's still so hot, it's an early signal that Autumn is on it's way.
I actually went out to lunch with a dear friend today, then off to my favorite little Vintage Flaire shop and found a pair of the sweetest pearls. Searched a bit for pumpkins but nothing is out yet.
Soon I hope.
It was a good day. I hesitated to talk about Sandy but it made me feel better to talk about her and how I am feeling. Thank you for listening..thank you!
Love,
Mona
I believe that, for the most part...but sometimes it's the small stuff that can get you down. I hired a gardener on June 6th and he was terrible! I mean really bad all the way around. He did NOTHING but mow, blow and go and that was NOT what was promised.
Nor would he communicate, which was a headache.
So..I fired him and hired a new gardener.
I think if it had been left up to PH that terrible gardener would still be here! :):)
Poor Mateo!
My beautiful ferns that I have so lovingly grown to lay over the low flower bed wall,
His helper was chopping my ferns off even with the wall...and now they look like this..
Leaves are beginning to blow through the air now..and even though it's still so hot, it's an early signal that Autumn is on it's way.
I actually went out to lunch with a dear friend today, then off to my favorite little Vintage Flaire shop and found a pair of the sweetest pearls. Searched a bit for pumpkins but nothing is out yet.
Soon I hope.
It was a good day. I hesitated to talk about Sandy but it made me feel better to talk about her and how I am feeling. Thank you for listening..thank you!
Love,
Mona
Hello my friend,
ReplyDeleteJust got caught up with your posts !! Love your beautiful Sandy one !! What a beauty she was !! Ooohh my !! Can you even believe how fast the time has gone !! WOW !! I know how it continually pulls on the heart strings at the strangest oddest times .... emotions can be soo overbearing .... time will heal all of us .... it's just the in between that is soo heavy at times !!
how fun that you went to lunch and then to Vintage Flair !! That store is soo FUN, and Lucy of course is AWESOME !!
Well sweets, hope this evening is a good one for you !! Sooo much cooler here, with a wonderful breeze I must say .... what a difference it makes !! I'm not melting !!!
Have a wonderful FUN week decorating for FALL a bit .... Your yards look lovely, and your gardener sounds PERFECT .... better luck this time :):)
Love you ~Tanza~ xo
Your yard looks fabulous, I love that pretty hedge and your grass is so lush. I so hope it cools off here soon so we can try to get some sort of a garden going. So glad you had a good day. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteMateo must've turned ashen! He's lucky your so understanding Mona! glad you found the right gardener for your pretty garden!
ReplyDeleteOh- That is not so bad, Mona. And, I know that YOU know it is nothing in the big picture of things...fully fixable and it will be as good as new.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you wrote about Sandy, Mona. You never know when someone else needs to hear that someone else is grieving. It can seem like a pit and often people think they are the only ones IN that pit. God bless you and I hope the days get easier. xo Diana
I am sorry about your fern. Poor Mateo. Accidents do
ReplyDeletehappen and it will grown back. I am glad that you wrote about Sandy. Thinking of you.
Big Texas Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
Mona, You yard looks better than ours...we have trugreen and they are just not what I expected. We used to have a private lawnman, he passed away last fall. Sure miss him, he was a great yard guy and a nice friend. Blessings, xoxo,Susie
ReplyDeleteSo glad you had a nice day out. Beautiful yard, yes it sure is. I hope you have a good day today as well.
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I laughed a bunch at ". . . gardener, he was terrible! I mean really bad all the way around. He did NOTHING but mow, blow and go and that was NOT what was promised . . ."
ReplyDeleteMow, Blow and Go needed the boot . . . happy you are happy with the new gardener, (even with the little mishap), beautiful yard and plantings you have Mona!
I like when you tell us about Sandy . . . your first born, special loving daughter . . . was she named after a family member?
I am so sorry about your ferns. To me they still look beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYour daughter Sandy is so gorgeous. I'm sure your heart breaks over and over again. I think of you often and wonder how you are. Thanks for letting us know...a little bit.
xo rachel
Well, I am happy you found a good gardener:) Those ferns are SO pretty, I know you hated to see them sheared off BUT they will grow back! Have a really blessed day sweet Mona, HUGS!
ReplyDeletealways talk about the ones you've lost. it makes you feel better and makes them remembered. it's horrible when someone dies and ten their name is never mentioned! isn't it wonderful to have a good worker? sometimes you have to go through lots of bad ones to get to a good one!
ReplyDeleteMaybe they'll come back even prettier. Poor Mateo!
ReplyDeleteI read your post about Sandy yesterday, but just couldn't comment.She was a beauty and what a fighter.I know how your heart is breaking...do you think it will ever heal for us?
Balisha
It seems I think of you most every day, Mona. I say a little prayer for comfort for you.
ReplyDeleteWe have a little man that comes every other week to take care of our lawn (no garden) and he, too, is very good. We are thrilled to have him help us this way.
Have you received your cookies yet..? I mailed them on a Thurs., I think, the other winner got hers on Sat. I do hope your package isn't lost. Just pls. let me know when you get it.
xoxo
Dear Mona
ReplyDeleteI, like Tanza, have also had time to catch up on all of your posts and, as with bj, it seems as though you are on my mind, daily. What a special soul you possess, that you have the capacity to reach out and touch others all across the globe. You expressed a wish that we could have known Sandy. We are getting to know her through you and what a beautiful and strong woman she was, so very much like you her incredible Mother. As always, coming to visit you fills me with so much joy and yet at the same time, such deep sadness for your heartache and I leave, always, with an overwhelming sense of love!
Big hug, Des xxx
Dear Mona
ReplyDeleteI, like Tanza, have also had time to catch up on all of your posts and, as with bj, it seems as though you are on my mind, daily. What a special soul you possess, that you have the capacity to reach out and touch others all across the globe. You expressed a wish that we could have known Sandy. We are getting to know her through you and what a beautiful and strong woman she was, so very much like you her incredible Mother. As always, coming to visit you fills me with so much joy and yet at the same time, such deep sadness for your heartache and I leave, always, with an overwhelming sense of love!
Big hug, Des xxx
You live in such a beautiful part of the country. I'm keeping you in my prayers sweet friend. I know it is a hard time and I hope you know how much we all care about you! Sending you lots of extra hugs! Your buddy, Diane
ReplyDeleteYou need to talk about Sandy!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd yes your garden will grow back! That is the small stuff.
sandie
Your yard is beautiful and I'm glad you found the perfect guy to keep it that way! Please talk about your daughter any time. You are very loved here in blog land! I hope you have more nice days with friends. You'll find good autumn things at garage sales I'm sure!
ReplyDeleteI can just imagine the gardener - I am sure he felt bad, but hey, it'll grow doubly as good. Mom used to always say gardens n grass were like hair - it's gotta be trimmed now and then to shine n look nice - Remember that olde saying - "get rid of the dead ends", eh., Good to see you here Mona and what a surprise when I checked in this morning and saw your post. I am so happy you are back. I will be soon too. Love yah kiddo xoxo
ReplyDeleteYour yard looks pretty and your ferns still look fluffy and bright green. They may become even more lush after their accidental trimming.
ReplyDeleteI was happy to find that you are posting again! I am glad you are back.
I am glad you have someone who cares for your plants as much as you. It will be a pleasure seeing how he enhances your design and brings out the best of it.
ReplyDeleteMona wish my yard looked like yours! Do you think your gardener would travel?
ReplyDeleteOK, dear heart...since you haven't received your pkg yet, I am beginning to wonder if it is lost in the mail. I sure hope not but, if it is, I can do another package.
ReplyDeleteThe other winner received her pkg, mailed at the same time, almost a week ago.
So sorry....WHERE IS IT...???
SOMEbody probably got a package with cookies and are wondering who the heck "bj in Texas" is.....
beautiful photos, even the spider ones, oddly i enjoy spider webs, I’m fascinated by the amazing workmanship but the spider themselves I do not enjoy. Travesti
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