My mom and 5 yards of gravel
Just got back from Sutherlin Oregon on Wednesday a bit tired after hauling 5 yards of p-gravel, shoveling , racking and smoothing. Here's how this came about.
a few weeks ago I called my Parents (both 80) and said I wanted to come up for a few days. I told my mom Neva to have some chores for me as I don't like to just sit around.
Originally I was going to help with my dad Jacks e-mail and maybe burn some music CD's for him of Benny Goodman or Fats Waller.
I get this e-mail from the my mom she has ordered a few yards of gravel deciding to take me up on my offer.
Well I got there Monday night and it was all just visiting and catching up. Tuesday I got through the gravel in about 3 hours so Mom had another truck load brought in that afternoon. Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday I work another oh...6 hours on it and asked Mom it seemed like the second load was bigger. She goes , oh I wanted to see we had enough so the second was 3 yards ( ha ha )
First of all I actually enjoyed the hard work and was treated to delicious meals and praise ( who wouldn't want that !!! ) .
Other than being tired I am in tact with no injuries :)
Mom and Dad both are looking forward to my next visit in August and are making their list , Mom said something about concrete bricks and tiles ..
My husband mentioned to me he wasn't motivated to exercise lately . I told him just come with me to my parents next time :):):)
Gail
a few weeks ago I called my Parents (both 80) and said I wanted to come up for a few days. I told my mom Neva to have some chores for me as I don't like to just sit around.
Originally I was going to help with my dad Jacks e-mail and maybe burn some music CD's for him of Benny Goodman or Fats Waller.
I get this e-mail from the my mom she has ordered a few yards of gravel deciding to take me up on my offer.
Well I got there Monday night and it was all just visiting and catching up. Tuesday I got through the gravel in about 3 hours so Mom had another truck load brought in that afternoon. Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday I work another oh...6 hours on it and asked Mom it seemed like the second load was bigger. She goes , oh I wanted to see we had enough so the second was 3 yards ( ha ha )
First of all I actually enjoyed the hard work and was treated to delicious meals and praise ( who wouldn't want that !!! ) .
Other than being tired I am in tact with no injuries :)
Mom and Dad both are looking forward to my next visit in August and are making their list , Mom said something about concrete bricks and tiles ..
My husband mentioned to me he wasn't motivated to exercise lately . I told him just come with me to my parents next time :):):)
Gail
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Dear Gail,
Are you busy next weekend? Can you come to my house?
haha
You must be one strong woman! I am sure your parents appreciate you greatly.
Glad you are doing well.
gloria
Hi Girl!
Wow! Sounds like your mom really worked you hard. Can\'t think of anything I\'d rather do less than spread gravel. You\'re a good daughter! Enjoy your parents now, Hon. Both of mine are gone, and I miss them terribly. I\'d even spread gravel for them, if they were still here. lol
Love, Ingrid
Agree with msgrace! Shovel gravel and enjoy it??? Actually because of hands I cant grasp things well so wouldnt be for me but you are clearly one of those active people who like to be doing things. Great to help someone else too and sure you would do it without the cooked meals etc.
Gail,
I know even with all the hard work, it was a great time to visit with your parents, cherish as I know you have... Mine have been gone for years. Have a great restful weekend, hugs.. Annette
Boy are you a good child!!! My mind is willing but my body can\'t do it. Talk about hard work, were you using a tractor with a spreader or using Gail with a shovel? You are a good daughter and so blessed to still have your parents. It does feel good to help them but good grief girl are you out to wipe out the back? LOL
Love to you,
Wanda