Are those bowling balls behind it? If so that is pretty big. I almost said what it was but my brain burped and I cannot remember. It appears to be a gear shaft from some kinds of equipment. Maybe well or irrigation equipment. Cool in that spot for sure....love the blue bottle hanging there also.

DistressedWife, this husband of yours has problems and he is using you to make himself feel better about himself. That's what I think. He feels better after he has chastised you, belittled you. He wants to set the rules. I think that he needs a good kick up the arse but not by you. He's not worth a kick up the arse. I know he was your best friend and I suppose you were his best friend but now that you are married, he no longer seems to see you that way. You are his wife. He feels entitled. Well, he's wrong. But he won't know or think he's wrong. He's got a lot of growing up to do and that is his problem. Your problem is him, and a little bit you. (You need to build up your self esteem.) You have to get brave. Get yourself organised, pack your stuff, and get out to a better place. Your father's house seems like a good option. Take some control of your life and you will feel that you have some control. I wouldn't do this when he is around. Wait until he's gone out. He won't want you to have control over your life. And of course he'll want you back. He wants you as his underling. He is not fit to be your husband. Maybe one day he will be. But only he can fix himself. The longer you are away from him, the more likely he is to be motivated to do so. My de facto husband does bot believe in marriage, that's why he and I never married. He thinks that when people marry, they change. I think he is right. Life is about changing our minds. I changed my mind about ever wanting to marry my de facto. You might change your mind about never wanting a divorce. Or you might decide to stop wanting to work at your marriage when you are the only one doing so. For it takes two, to make a marriage work, and at the moment he has no intention. You can't change him but you can change you. And your predicament. All the best. And I'll be sending good vibes your way.

Grasses are the worst weeds. You have my utmost sympathy & empathy! Pull them out, make sure to get the roots. Easiest to do when the ground is moist. If you can't get all of the plants before seeds start to form, trim the tops before the seeds ripen. Another option would be to remove the desirable plants and smother the area until next spring. When you mow, aim the chute away from the bed area to prevent throwing new seeds into bed.

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