Latest 40 min “exercise bout” (yard work: tossing logs, feeding chipper, hauling and spreading bagged mulch) today in 101°F “heat index” ? 119/69 BP; 109 pulse. I’d like to reach closer to mid-upper target on pulse, but given the weather, I’m OK with it where it is for now. Combined with the two sessions pushing a mower, etc., earlier today, I may sleep well tonight. *heh*
Neat thing about the chipper is that if it doesn’t require major maintenance before the cleanup is finished, it’ll just about pay for itself in mulch! ? So, far, I’ve chipped/shredded only about 1/10 of the material I have to deal with, and it’s already produced enough mulch to equal about 1/6 of the cost of the chipper. Between that and the exercise–especially for hands, forearms, and back feeding the thing the larger limbs it will take–and “massage” benefit (holding onto the 1.5”-3” diameter limbs one of the feed chutes takes is NOT easy–a whole lotta shakin’ goin’ on! ?), I’m really enjoying the chipper. And then there’s all the mulch! Love that stuff!
Enjoyed “building” a different compost pile, the other day. Some 3/8” rebar (4 – 4′ lengths) driven into the ground to hold some 6.5′ long logs in place. Dumping mostly grass clippings between that and the garage’s concrete block foundation. The ends are stacked tires–also filled with organic matter for composting. Some “drunk composting” mix sprayed on top and a lil dirt added, and it’ll be good for next year’s gardening. Just add a wee bit of dirt on top come fall, mulch on top of that.
No gardening this summer. Too much wood waste, etc., to deal with. *shrugs* ‘S’all right. Different. Gonna miss my peppers, though.
