Wanted: Goats
Within a week, Dennis commented how the grass is seeding out within seven days. That is a very good thing for shoring up a good thick stand. The thicker the grass the fewer weeds that have a chance. The end of the day the acre is mowed and manicure. From Thursday to Thursday, it was badly needed.
Dennis began mowing in the far east portion of the acre. He came up to the house for a drink and also to get out of the heavy grassed area where the gnats had banded together and they were bound to aggravate him to no end. Before Dennis headed out, I sprayed him with the Bug Soother from Kersten and Kevin. The report upon completion of mowing: no gnat issue experienced after the spray. I was able to trim and I saw plenty gnats, but no new bites. The bites that I got Monday and Tuesday, before we got the spray, are actually festering. Nasty business.
The Maple tree airplanes seeds are lessening. Coming right up behind them is the white cotton seeds coming from the northeast. Our neighbor in that area has the mother of all Cottonwood trees. Dennis was thankful he mowed today, as by tomorrow, his air filter on the mower would have needed a clean out.
Late this afternoon, I had an eye appointment. After the checkup that included dilation, via drops, I was worthless. The pupils are so huge there isn’t any chance for clear vision. I will be seeing a specialist in a week or so to have a tiny spot of pigment checked out in my right eye. Wonderful service to have a specialist to come to St. James.
In thinking it over, if we had goats to take care of the acre, we would need a fence. We would need a water supply for them. We would need to wear five buckle overshoes that could be hosed off after stepping on all the manure. They are not like pigs that have one special spot for doing their duty. Goats are indiscriminate. Hmm.
All is good on Stauffer Avenue!