Over the past few weeks, I’ve been doing a bit of yard work and styling of hedges for family and friends. It started out as a way to bring in some extra greenbacks. At first, I had a few customers I’d do every ten days. Through word of mouth my workload has tripled in the last week. So, the infamous Dr. Don has joined the ranks. I get to do a few of my favourite things while being outdoors. I get to help people that can’t physically do the work, artistically style the lots, hedges, and other flora.
In the fall, we will rake leaves, plant bulbs for spring, and build new flower beds for those that can afford it. Actually, it is profitable business as long as I keep a good rapport with the customer base. People seem to trust me from the start; in fact, I’ve been told that I have a face that can be relied upon. I wonder why?
The grand thing about this gig is that I’ll have more time for photography and writing. We are in the process of setting up a calendar with folks, so that we can be off by five and have the weekends for play. By February, I should have enough cashola to shoot off to Ireland for a month or so.
On another note, I’ve been reading a lot and having weird dreams about Albert Einstein and Lise Meitner. Of course, I am reading E=mc2, by David Bodanis. Tis a fascinating book! 
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The spring is the best time to come here. The weather is mild and we are full of anticipation of the summer (which, of course, never comes!)
The Celtic spring comes on Saint Brigid’s Day, 1st February.
Ian, thank you for the comment. The main reason for visiting in February was to attend the Irish Blog Awards. I hope to be able to stay ’til Spring or afterwords.
Thanks for the comment Ian.
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