My grandchildren live next door and the weather has warmed up just enough for spring training to begin. While they lack a hoop, they are undeterred in their efforts to perfect their basketball skills. Although they can’t practice shooting, they can endlessly dribble the ball and swoop in to take it from the others. There is a constant thump in my office which overlooks the driveway where they play.
The sound reminds me of the tennis ball hitting our garage door over and again as I tried to improve my swing. I liked the noise, but it had a way of getting on my mother’s nerves as I recall. The door was metal, and I imagine the sound was rather annoying.
It was just warm enough today for the first motorcycle rider to floor his machine on the two straight blocks of our street which lie between two stop signs. Spring approaches for sure when that happens. Fortunately the storm windows block some of the noise. It’s early yet for the lawn mowers and weed whackers, but their loud sounds are soon to arrive.
Winter has been very quiet, with the snow plows only passing after one storm and the snow blowers being tucked away into garages. Spring is signaling its arrival with its seasonal cacophony and I smile a little as my ears adjust.
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Those motorcyclists bring out the worst in me. I plan to tie a rope across the road at head height or blast them off with a fire hose!
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Good plan. Maybe those nail strips the cops use.
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The sounds of spring are a blessing. Thanks for reminding us of some of the best ones.
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I am still waiting for the woodpeckers to start in. You are welcome, Pete.
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I heard someone who lives nearby mowing a lawn two days ago. He must hate grass, as he will ruin it after our recent weather. Our road is not really suited for speeding motorcyclists, but that doesn’t stop them trying. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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I like the idea of mown mud.
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Ah, the sounds of spring. I am so jealous that your grandchildren live next door. 🙂
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It is a great grace. Here many several generation families still share homes, so it is not totally unusual.
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Okay, a little jealousy here. 🙂
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I never thought about the sounds of spring in terms of human activity. Interesting!
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I was doing a meditation that had me listening for 90 seconds and I realized how many noises there are from outside people.
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My husband and I got our bicycles out of the attic this morning. Spring is in the air.
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Have fun.
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Hallelujah for the sounds of spring! Just when we need it most spring finally arrives. My husband has started mowing the lawn and even though there was threat of snow yesterday I knew it was a tease.
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You are usually about a month ahead of here.
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Today is clear and sunny so hopefully we’re on our way!
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Basketball, even aten-year old can throw a ball here inside the ring. It’s one of our popular sports.
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They went down to the park earlier today to use the hoop. It is balmy weather today.
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✌🥰
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WHAT is a Weed Whacker??
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It is a hand held mechanized gizmo with a rotating nylon string that mows everything in its path. It is used on edges against fences most commonly.
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Oh, Ok
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Around here the tree removal/grinding will start soon. They like to begin at dawn, so no one gets to sleep in.
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Oh I forgot to mention the chain saws of the power company taking advantage of the mild weather to prune any tree that remotely threatens the power lines.
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My weed whacker is my most useful tool.
Enjoyed this read.
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They are very good up against fences and buildings.
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Great read!
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