Well, it doesn't look like a lot...

[LuckyCharms]

But when you sink a shovel into it, you realize just how much is there. 6 cubic yards. Pic below.

That's a lot for an older guy, so I'll likely be in here soon whining and crying about my back, looking for sympathy.

Also, I mentioned the other day that when I went to the nursery to order the mulch, I was playfully bitten by their huge dog...he got a little excited while I was talking to him and petting him. I originally thought he had just dented my skin with his teeth, but on closer examination, I saw the tiniest of puncture wounds. So, when it was delivered, I queried the guy about his dog's vaccination status.

He assured me emphatically that the dog is up to date on his shots, and offered to show me the paperwork. I'll be going there today to view it, just to ease my mind.

Coincidentally, he informed me that the same dog was attacked by a strange acting racoon later in the day that I was up there. He had to shoot the racoon, and transport the carcass for analysis.

His yard is very rural, and he is not the first person who has told me about seeing strange acting animals during the day around here.

You never know...

[True Dough]

1. My question is

if you become rabid, how will we be able to tell if we're just judging by your posts, Lucky?



Hope it's nothing!

[LuckyCharms]

3. This was my reaction to your response here, True Dough...

[True Dough]

6. This is truly rewarding, Lucky!

It is the reaction I aim for with nearly every post.

SUCCESS!!!

[LuckyCharms]

8. .

[UpInArms]

2. Happy mulching, Lucky

You garden will thank you

☺️

[LuckyCharms]

14. Thank you!

It's going to look nice!

[erronis]

4. 6 cu. yards? That's a lot for me.

First time I thought I could easily spread 9cu around a 2 acre very hilly lot. It took many more days (when I was 10 years younger) than I thought it would. Now, no way. (I'm in those 4 score years.)

[LuckyCharms]

5. It fascinates me how the pile doesn't look that big...

until you start to spread it.

[True Dough]

7. Kind of like

the president's bullshit!

[Niagara]

9. Whew!

Sometimes animals like opossums and raccoons act strange for various other reasons such as their shelter being destroyed or invaded or protecting their young.


I'm sure that the playful mulch doggie is safe from rabies especially since he or she is up to date on vaccines.


I'm not sure what my spirit animal is but I'm confident that it has rabies.

[LuckyCharms]

10. I hope you don't bite me then.

I don't need any hydrophobia!

[Niagara]

17. HA!!

I'm not allowed to bite people anymore, too many digestion issues.

[Harker]

11. Easy does it, Lucky.

One spoon at a time.

[True Dough]

12. Do you think

he's going to eat it, Harker?

[Harker]

15. I just hate the thought of him hurting his back.

I'd say committing to a five year plan to tackle the job is the prudent way to go.

Personally, I'd think about it for a year before moving any of it.

[LuckyCharms]

13. It's going to take me a few years to eat all of that mulch.

But the good news is that I won't have to buy anymore groceries for awhile in this economy.

[Harker]

16. Fiber!