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Jun 2, 2013 2:51 PM CST
Name: Lynn
Oregon City, OR (Zone 8b)
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nodding It must be a strong gene, as my mother had it, as did my grandmother. I did not know my great grandmother, so not sure if she carried that gene also.

I have to share a new toy that Scott and Denice introduced me to while I was visiting them. My semp beds love it already.
My $99 Ryobi with the 18v lithium batter.
Did I ever come home to a bunch of tall grass and weeds around the semp beds. It took me about an hour to do the entire area, but I think it was because I kept stopping to look at plants. Denice says I am a butterfly. I think she is right. Rolling on the floor laughing Rolling on the floor laughing
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Before weed eating
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Same area after weed eating
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Did just this tiny area with before and after, just so I had a record of my first attempt at using my new toy/tool.
Even for me it was easy to handle and light weight. Hurray!
My new gardening friend. Big Grin

I will go out this afternoon and take a photo of the entire area all finished. Smiling

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