Dirt
Does anyone have any idea how much dirt 4 “yards” of dirt is? Its a pile the size of my truck and it grows bigger if you don’t unload it fast enough.
We bought 4 yards of topsoil to fill in a low spot on the side of our house and it turned out we needed about a yard of dirt, not four.
So we spent all night moving it to other places around the house. We couldn’t leave it there at the top of the driveway (by the house) because we had two showings today. so, there we were, hauling dirt until 1 AM.
But now I have a beautiful new flower bed and my tomatoes are in the garden. I hope the buyers appreciate all my hard work.
No running yet, but tomorrow I start again. Its my first day of unemployment. My last day of work was Friday (I know, I never talk about work, right?). It was really strange leaving. I went out to lunch with my group and some other folks, and I went home right after lunch.
I think my boss was suprised that I wasn’t staying the whole day, but she understood since 1) I had no more work to do, and 2) I already had my exit interview and they took my entry badge. As far as personel was concered, I was gone already. Its ok, I gave her a nice review in the interview.
So tomorrow I have no job to go to, which is good in one way, but scary in another. Good to sleep in, bad to get no money tomorrow. Anybody want to buy a house?
May 21st, 2006 16:13
even I am making money tomorrow!!! i start full-time!! hehe, i’m SOOO funny….it’s okay, you can rub it in my face on aug.28 when i no longer have a job.
enjoy your time off!!!!!! you deserve a break!!
May 21st, 2006 17:30
Repeat after me: change is good!! Hey, Jon, you are going to love the Bluff Point Trail race next year. What fun! Now, take a deep breath and enjoy all that is happening:)
May 21st, 2006 18:30
Want to come here and make my yard pretty? Yours sounds nice.
How long is your contract with the realtor? Maybe another agent would be more enthusiastic (and give you the colored flyers). OR you need that plywood sign.
Enjoy the extra sleep!
May 21st, 2006 18:37
Three years ago we quit our jobs, sold the house and moved here. It was great for us and will be for you as well.
As for hauling dirt…I’ll be doing the same with gravel shortly to fill in 10×10 spot for our hot tub to be delivered very soon.
May 21st, 2006 19:52
Enjoy it.
Chris isn’t allowed to buy topsoil anymore for that very reason.
MEN!
May 21st, 2006 20:10
no job to go to…sleeping in….heaven on earth!!! I know i know, be careful what you wish for…
May 21st, 2006 22:52
Around here we say that “a change is as good as a rest”!
May 22nd, 2006 02:46
I’ll buy it. I’m so sick of renovating this house, that I’m willing to become Bev from Michigan.
May 22nd, 2006 03:28
If I had a job in Michigan I would buy your house.
It is a good thing you are a runner - you will need this to get through the realtor blues.
p.s. It is a good time to work on your Chocolate cookbook.
May 22nd, 2006 10:20
enjoy your down time! sounds kind of like fun but I’m not brave enough to try “no job” yet.
May 22nd, 2006 14:06
I had a similar experience with pea gravel. When the truck arrived I thought they had the wrong house.
The end result was lovely, but I wore myself out, got a sunburn and ruined a pair of Dansko’s.
May 23rd, 2006 12:29
Wow, 4 yards is a whole lot of dirt! Good luck with the move, sleep in and relax!
May 23rd, 2006 13:51
Enjoy the time off! You’ll be making money soon enough–nobody ever died wishing they spent more time at work.
May 23rd, 2006 17:47
still shoveling?
Ever wonder, when they (realtors) make you do things like that, well…I bought it when it had a slopey side yard.
May 23rd, 2006 18:34
This doesn’t really have to do with dirt, but I’d like to thank you for putting up a link to tinleyharrer Now that comcast won’t let me host my own website (boo!) I’m using the Blogger site only. Thanks!!!!
May 23rd, 2006 20:28
You buy my house and I’ll buy yours!
Congrats on the new adventure!
May 23rd, 2006 21:54
Hokey Smokes Jon, such big things happening for you. Thank goodness you will have yummy tomatoes to strengthen your body and revive your spirit along the way. Sending a prayer and good vibes your way…guess I best start reading to figure out what’s going on. ~hugs~
May 26th, 2006 22:15
I had seven yards of mulch delivered in the morning which I disposed of quick enough; followed by one yard of stones. I still have 9/10 of those stones in the driveway and no idea where to put them. Need some stones for you garden?