GRRRRRR.......OWL

Each and every year, I have the

MARVELOUS

opportunity to clean up the

mess made by my neighbor's

dang blasted pecan tree.

This year was no exception.

And so, 2 hours and  14  3 Ibuprofen 800s later...

I tried to think of reasons to be thankful that I have this

golden opportunity.

Are the leaves pretty, golden and red?

No, they are ugly shades of brown.

Is it giving me a workout equivalent

 of an hour at the gym?

 Not quite.

Does it let me know that my nose runs

in perfect order with each breath I draw?

You betcha...

 

 Do I feel a sense of accomplishment as I

silently cuss this cursed tree in all it's naked beauty?

Naked because its leaves are 

2 feet deep on my patio?

Am I grateful that I am able to physically 

perform this dreaded annual task? 

O.K. that is a BIG YES.

Plus, don't forget all the wonderful

perks of getting all the pecans that fall on my side of the fence!!!!

YES, YES, YES!!!!!

I am beginning to develop an attitude of gratitude!

A clean patio, and the nuts....

ALL....THOSE.....GLORIOUS.... DELICIOUS....NUTS...

which you may know, cost a small fortune at the store.

I get the leaves, and the neighbor gets the nuts?

GRRRR.......OWL

All that work for this?????

I just may have to visit my neighbor's yard tonight...

with a flashlight and an extra large bowl.

If you happen to see this:

Followed by this:

You'll know the real story behind

the headlines:

"She went nuts over the nuts"