Happiness is:

donn_

16 years ago

A fresh 10-yard load of jet-black compost, steaming in the driveway.

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trudi_d
16 years ago
It's a lovely sight! But it looks even better after it's distributed.
dawiff
16 years ago
Oh, that would make me happy too, Donn! Is that crew coming back to distribute it or do you have to do it yourself? An even lovelier sight is sweaty men with wheelbarrows and big boots....
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Well, the past probably is the basis for your behavior. I know my past is the basis of my behavior. I'd imagine this is a pretty common thing. Have you tried acknowledging that behavior (that he keeps bringing up)? I don't know what you're arguing about, but... HIM: "why do you keep nagging, it's making me crazy, you know I was just out getting groceries, why do you treat me like I'm not being honest... this is because you had this experience in the past and you're taking it out on me" YOU: "You're right. I have been lied to in the past and it makes it really hard for me to accept things at face value. I'm working on that. Could you help remind me when I'm over analyzing and remind me that this is our relationship and what happened in the past isn't happening now?" Acknowledgment often takes away the power disparity (him accusing, you defensive) and allows for a re-shifting of stance. I don't know if this has anything to do with your situation. So disregard if I'm completely off base.
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clumsygrdner
16 years ago
I'm so envious. *drool*

But I don't have a truck so that's just a sight in my dreams. :'(
lindakimy
16 years ago
Oh, how I would love to have about 4 of those!!!
donn_
Original Author
16 years ago
I'll be distributing it myself. This is the first of at least two 10-yard loads I'll have delivered this fall. 3/4 of this pile will be double-dug into a 10'x36' foundation bed recently cleared of overgrown shrubs. I had the crew cut the shrubs down and dig out the stumps, and I'm almost through removing all the rest of the roots. Then I'll add the compost.

The rest is going into a new raised bed which is going to be planted with Garlic next month.

The next pile will go into another newly cleared foundation bed in the front of the house. I haven't started cleaning out the roots from that one yet.
tiffy_z5_6_can
16 years ago
You the MAN!
bakemom_gw
16 years ago
Holy crap! I thought I had posted earlier congratulating you on your pile, but when I went back just now to re-visit that beautiful black pile, my thread wasn't there.

Anyhow - WHAT A PICTURE! Have fun my friend.
new_in_texas
16 years ago
I really wanted to ask "what on 'earth' are you going to do with it" but you already told us.

If that's 10, I'll probably need 3.
kqcrna
16 years ago
I'm jealous, too.

Karen
flowerchildky
16 years ago
lookin' good! your garden is going to be so happy!
wish I had your energy :))

keep up the good work- I love work- I can sit and watch it all day long LOL

Linda
lynnencfan
16 years ago
aawwww how wonderful to be in the company of so many people that get excited over a pile of compost - we are a unique group of people and I love it :):) - have fun Donn - we get a truckload delivered each spring - the gardens love it.......

Lynne
chestnutpatrick
16 years ago
Donn,

Nice steaming pile. I am working my way through twenty yards of mulch. Got a good price. I started two weeks ago and have spread about 12 yards as of this AM.

PC
annebert
16 years ago
What a bunch of whackos we are, to be turned on by this...
PVick
16 years ago
That is a beautiful sight! Can't wait till I can have some too ...

PV
gdionelli
16 years ago
Bet it smells divine, too...

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