Saturday, May 23, 2015

Tom, Sawyered

Uncle Tom stopping to watch Laura edge the sidewalk.


Uncle Tom, whitewashing the fence.


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33 comments:

  1. Elephant's ChildMay 23, 2015 at 6:36 PM

    Big smiles. Loving the splashes of colour in the garden too.

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  2. Tom StephensonMay 23, 2015 at 6:46 PM

    Pick-up in the drive an evr'thang. Sigh...

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  3. bettyMay 23, 2015 at 7:34 PM

    That is a lot of lawn to edge!

    betty

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  4. joehMay 23, 2015 at 10:29 PM

    My brother used to pull that on me, until I finally read the book. When I got to the fence story I slapped my forehead and said "Duh!"

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  5. Emma SpringfieldMay 24, 2015 at 1:39 AM

    Uncle Tom is a gentleman to assist his niece in such a thankless chore.

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  6. RiverMay 24, 2015 at 3:54 AM

    Some very neat edging going on there.

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  7. Linda StarrMay 24, 2015 at 5:57 AM

    I don't get the white washing I guess

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  8. Yamini MacLeanMay 24, 2015 at 6:55 AM

    Hari Om
    Yes... but in this case, seniority definitely has its advantages!!! Thanks for telling us the story... YAM xx

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  9. MartyMay 24, 2015 at 8:38 AM

    So funny - so who was channeling Tom Sawyer: Who actually began the project, and who wandered by unsuspectingly?

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    1. Joanne NoragonMay 24, 2015 at 10:45 AM

      I showed Laura how to use the edger and started her out at the beginning of the sidewalk. I came out later to take a picture of her using it and found Uncle Tom, mesmerized. They never saw me.

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  10. Mac n' JanetMay 24, 2015 at 10:17 AM

    I often use this method to get out of doing something.

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  11. fmcgmccllcMay 24, 2015 at 11:17 AM

    Your garden is far ahead of mine.

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  12. RianMay 24, 2015 at 11:38 AM

    Joanne, looks like you have some terrific helpers!

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  13. AnonymousMay 24, 2015 at 11:58 AM

    Were you the supervisor?

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  14. ellen abbottMay 24, 2015 at 12:20 PM

    hee hee.

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  15. RunNRoseMay 24, 2015 at 5:01 PM

    Good for her! Uncle Tom probably didn't mind at all, either.

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  16. MerlesworldMay 24, 2015 at 6:36 PM

    Your weather is looking good too.
    Merle.......

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  17. Jane and ChrisMay 24, 2015 at 7:29 PM

    I see Laura inherited the edger...good job.
    Jane x

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  18. jenny_oMay 24, 2015 at 9:13 PM

    Bwahahaha! We no longer have any kids at home or I would try the same thing :)

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  19. Jenny WoolfMay 25, 2015 at 5:20 AM

    Haha!

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  20. Jenny WoolfMay 25, 2015 at 5:20 AM

    Haha!

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  21. BlogorattiMay 25, 2015 at 6:59 AM

    Beautiful weather and nice photos!

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  22. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - MaybeMay 25, 2015 at 7:22 AM

    Sweet man.

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  23. PaulaMay 25, 2015 at 12:56 PM

    Your lawn is very green! Love how she got Uncle to take over!

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  24. CarolMay 25, 2015 at 8:52 PM

    I used to love to edge the sidewalk when I was a kid - not so much anymore, though!

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  25. Johanna GarthMay 26, 2015 at 2:50 PM

    Gorgeous pics as always. You've inspired me. Maybe I'll post a picture of my sunflowers :)

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  26. Johanna GarthMay 26, 2015 at 2:50 PM

    Gorgeous pics as always. You've inspired me. Maybe I'll post a picture of my sunflowers :)

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  27. John Going GentlyMay 26, 2015 at 5:54 PM

    We all need an uncle tom

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  28. MariaMay 26, 2015 at 6:53 PM

    Out of all my outside chores, I detest edging sidewalks the most! Good for your grandchild. And I have a great idea. I will simply add this to Liv's list of chores this Summer......

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  29. Cranberry MorningMay 27, 2015 at 1:49 PM

    Haha. Love this!!!

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