This year I gave my sister the book “The Wedding” for Christmas. I’ve read a few of Nicholas Sparks’ books, but they are not my favorites. I prefer not to read a story I know will end sadly, while my sister likes the depth of experiences the characters will endure.
She was almost half way through the book during their visit, and she turned to me Sunday morning and said, “Can you imagine being able to pull together thirty people for two days to prepare your lawn for a wedding?” I was stuck on the thought of having thirty people work on my grounds for two days without the excuse of a wedding!
I could tidy up the grove, clear out the dead branches from the willow and replant the grass. We could stack wood for the fireplace. I could have someone rip out the trees that are trying to grow in my evergreens! I could have a bank of azaleas planted, and three of the gardens redesigned. I could have lilacs and flowering almond, and hydrangeas planted. I could have an interlocking brick terrace laid at the west door to the house, and we could KILL OFF THE POISON IVY!!!!!
Wow…..what a fantasy.
Arrrgh!!!
It's just my state of mind!
Nicholas Sparks has a new book out?? Wow how did I miss that *smile* thanks for the heads up I’ll have to go get it.
…isn’t this the moment to ask dh for a renewal of your wedding vows :^)…
I could use one of those parties too. Except that usually everyone ends up getting in each other’s way!
I’d lend you hers, Jamie…but she hasn’t finished it! *G*
Billy…..DH announced about eight years ago that he liked the look of the gardens, but he wasn’t interested in gardening any longer. Maybe we DO need to renew our vows…..and I need to remind him that what’s his is mine…..
I seriously need the help of a cute 18-20 year old with great muscles. Anyone have one to lend me??
Bogie…..if I had a gift like that, you can be sure that I would see it it that they were organized that no one lost ANY time! lol
Honestly……. the lengths some people will go to JUST to do some bun watchin… sheesh..