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Only if the ************ is the mini-jungle that grows behind the back fence. It's bad enough to need an actual machete to even begin to clear it. The sledgehammer is for working out. I've developed a personal exercise program using exercises and activities that I actually enjoy doing, so I got a sledgehammer and an old tire to implement it. All I need now is a couple of long thick ropes and a heavy bag to be set.
 
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Cerebellion said:
Only if the ************ is the mini-jungle that grows behind the back fence. It's bad enough to need an actual machete to even begin to clear it. The sledgehammer is for working out. I've developed a personal exercise program using exercises and activities that I actually enjoy doing, so I got a sledgehammer and an old tire to implement it. All I need now is a couple of long thick ropes and a heavy bag to be set.
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My son, 21, uses a machete and a scythe to do the yard as well. I tease him about his weapons of death, so I couldn't resist your post. [emoji1]
 
Last Tuesday I was in the nearest town to my land (disclaimer: the nearest town that consists of more than a bar) . I stopped at the public library and noticed that a farmer's market was being held in the park next to it. So of course I walked over to it. I bought the largest head of broccoli I've ever seen for $2.00 (tastes really good also - I've been using it as a snack - every time I walk past I open the frig and break off a piece). I also bought 3 ears of white corn for $1.00 (also very good), a large bunch of parsley (I like parsley as part of a salad or just by itself), and a large bunch of basil for $2.00 each (pesto... yum), plus some garlic heads for $1.00. I would have bought more from her (the woman running the table) but sadly I'd been to the grocery store just a few days before and my travel trailer refrigerator only holds so much - plus my cooking area doesn't lend itself to very complicated dishes (too cramped).
From another vendor I bought a small loaf of pear/apple spice bread and another of carrot cake for $2.00 each. And from a little oriental lady who was selling rocks she had painted on I bought a small river rock with the chop for "peace" on it.

Today I decided to come home for a couple days (laundry, warm shower, etc.) so I came down from the mountains and took a bath in the river (feels really good after making do with sponge baths for several days), put on clean clothes and headed toward home. As I was driving through the town I noticed the market was up and running again and someone was selling some really good looking fruit. However I didn't stop today.... but I think as long as I'm at the land I'm now going to make my trips to the library (and river) on Tuesdays.
 
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My son, 21, uses a machete and a scythe to do the yard as well. I tease him about his weapons of death, so I couldn't resist your post. [emoji1]
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I used a scythe and a sickle to maintain the area outside the fence when I was a kid - I had no choice - my Dad made me.
He tried to talk me into using an old push mower on the lawn also, but that I (and my older brother before me) refused to do - we had an extremely large yard.
 
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I used a scythe and a sickle to maintain the area outside the fence when I was a kid - I had no choice - my Dad made me.
He tried to talk me into using an old push mower on the lawn also, but that I (and my older brother before me) refused to do - we had an extremely large yard.
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It's good exercise for those who are willing - and who have the stamina. :p
 
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Electric nail trimmer for the dogs
Shampoo for the dogs
Ointments for the dogs (that one I use too )
Omega 3 for the dogs
Some boxers and socks for me

And of cause. A lot of treatments for Noomi.
 
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It's good exercise for those who are willing - and who have the stamina. :p
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As I remember, with a power mower mowing our back yard took me about 5 hours, even though almost half of the back yard didn't require mowing (2 large vegetable gardens, a cement patio, a gravel parking area, a garden shed, a wood shed and a cement basketball court (1/2 court) - I did mention it was a BIG yard). The front yard didn't take as long as it was much smaller, separated from the back by a fence, and cut up into 4 different areas by the sidewalks (2) and the garage driveway. I don't know why having it cut up into parts instead of being one large area made the mowing faster, but it did. I could mow it in a bit over an hour.

With a push mower, if I take into account that I'd have to rake up the clippings (instead of just dumping the bag) and having to mow the same area more than once in order to get an even cut, it probably would have taken me 2 solid days just to do the back yard. Even if I had the stamina I don't have the patience for that (I don't like mowing).

My Dad bought a riding mower as soon as I graduated, and a few years later (after retiring) a much smaller house with a total yard area that's about what our front yard alone used to be (though he still uses a riding mower).
 
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Bought some bolts to attach an amber 12 volt L.E.D. clearance light. It's going to become a "porch" light on one of the doors on my travel trailer (for some reason my (not large) trailer has two doors, about six foot apart on either side of the table - bad use of space). I already replaced the light for the other door. The amber light it gives out isn't that bright (only 2 L.E.D.s) but at night it's enough for me to see the immediate area fairly well.

The plastic lens and surround on the old lights had rotted and turned brittle (as all plastic on trailers built in the last 30-40 years is apt to do).

I also plan to replace all the interior lights in the trailer with the more energy efficient L.E.D.s as soon as I can find a good place to buy 12 volt lights that will be bright enough for my use (reading, cooking, etc.) that don't cost an arm and a leg.

I would really enjoy being able to read at night with an overhead light instead of the flashlights I've been using in order to save my 12 volt battery's power - I need it for use with the stove vent fan, the fan on the propane heater (heater won't work without the fan being powered), and my "needed" uses at night (cooking and visiting the restroom).
 
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I picked up a few items at my local Lidl's ; 1500 g nectarines,600 g tomatoes, 4 avocados (unripe), 250 g mushrooms, 200 g plain chocolate = € 5.57.

I was planning on buying more frozen strawberries and mixed berries however the sales assistant said that they are discontinued. Dumb shop !!!!:(
 
Some Christmas presents. :) I'm a bit late this year, staring in the end of August. But it's still time to get nice things for good prices. Sale on XXL Sport (a big sport store, they always have some nice offers and things for a nice price), and some small stuff from Ebay. I hate to have to shop everything in December, when everyone run around like crazy...

Noomi has got two "pillows/pads/things" to train her paw on.
 
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^ Wow, you start early with the Christmas shopping.o_O:p

I bought some vegan sunscreen today as I ran out some time back. I don't know if it's the stress but I seem to have aged rapidly in the past year! I thought protecting my skin might be a good idea.

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Went into a used shop and it had a yarn shop in back. I bought some factory ends wool yarn - 3 skeins of yarn for $4.50.
I plan to teach myself to knit and make myself a wool comforter for up at the land. (I already have my Mom's old needles).

(side note: I'm a vegetarian and not a vegan, but I was wondering what the vegan line on wool is? It's an animal product, but it's one that actually benefits the animal having it's wool removed in the spring. Some sheep would actually have heat prostration problems if it wasn't. There might be some issues with the fact that sheep have been bred to produce more wool, but most of that was done long ago. I don't know - what's your take on it?)

Also bought a small hard sided locking case (American Tourister luggage - 1950's?) for $3.00. I think it was originally intended for women's make-up (has a mirror inside) I currently plan to use it to hold my sewing supplies, though it might be re-purposed for something else instead. It's in very good condition.
 
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^ Wow, you start early with the Christmas shopping.o_O:p

I bought some vegan sunscreen today as I ran out some time back. I don't know if it's the stress but I seem to have aged rapidly in the past year! I thought protecting my skin might be a good idea.

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I don't even know where I'd buy something like this around here. I just wear a t-shirt and a hat most of the time anymore.
I get some funny looks occasionally when people see me swimming in a straw cowboy hat, but it works.
 
@Dropkick, not true about the sheep, wool is not painlessly obtained, I'm really sorry to say. :(

But good about the knitting! My sister knits blankets and tiny hats for baby gifts, and she knit me a very pretty scarf. :)

My mom was a great knitter. The only things she still knits at 85 are really cute mittens for the grandchildren and sweaters for the various dogs in the family. She even has a special pattern for the dachshunds. :)

Edit, on topic, I bought a bunch of clearance clothes at target. A sriracha label shirt for my son, 5 tank tops for my daughter, 2 Tshirts for husband. A pack of 8 socks (2free pair!) for me. 2 Bolthouse juices since they are cheapest at target by far.
 
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