Gardening

 I really want my posts to be more positive but some things just get to me!

Yesterday we got a letter from the real estate agents saying that the neighbors asked that we cut the trees. First of all, I still can't figure out how the neighbors know which real estate agency we are using. Within walking distance of our house, there are at least 20 real estate agents!  I always feel that our privacy has been invaded!

Also, I know the trees need cutting, I'm not blind, just busy or sick.

The past few months any free time has been taken up going to the other house. The only time we don't go is when it's raining! I'm not going to garden in the rain. At times like this, I wish my Japanese was better because I would go and give them a piece of my mind.  They have never done any repairs that I've asked for. The bathroom sink was leaking, I asked that it be repaired, but had to wait over 5 years, by that time the rot had set in and the floor needed to be replaced as well. Then they charged me. I know going and yelling at them won't change anything but I would feel better.  I guess this is one of the pluses of having your own house.  Nobody can complain, and if they do I can ignore them!

Anyway, this morning Christopher and I went out and made a start!  One tree on the front worries me as the top branches brush against the power lines. I really think these trees are not good for a yard, they grow too big!

Christopher managed to cut down some of the taller branches.  I thought about taking down the tree but because of the position, I think we need a professional.  If it falls one way it could damage the house, the other way it could take down the power lines. If we were staying here I would pay for it to be removed but all the money I have now, after paying bills is going into the other house. 

I cut a few bushes, but not much because my back started to hurt.  I still have shingles, it's not bad but the pain is still there.  I know that I should rest but I'm feeling the pressure of needing to get things done.

Christopher did very well until the new saw came to pieces.  He forgot to lock the blade into the handle.

Oops!

I got some photos of what he took down. It's difficult to see how big.  The storage shed behind gives an idea!

This is just one branch

Can you see Christopher?

I planned to do some more tomorrow, but guess what?  It's going to rain!!!!