Pine Fresh


This is less that two weeks' worth of pinecones our tree out back has shed. It seriously takes about as long to pick these up in order to mow the lawn as it takes to actually mow the lawn.

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Katie said…
I've decided to comment on your blog instead continuing to be the blog stalker. :)

I'm sorry about all those pine cones. We had that problem with sticks where I grew up in VA. My dad used to pay us a penny a stick for ones we picked up. You could try training Sam... :)
May 29, 2009 at 7:07 AM
Joel said…
Ah, yes. I just knew there were still some of you out there...

That's a good idea, paying Sam. He's usually beyond bribery, but you never know.
May 29, 2009 at 7:52 AM
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