Finally, the sun!

Wow, a three day April snow storm!  It has been a while since we have experienced one of these.  Got 4 or 5 inches on Wednesday night.  But, it is just about all gone now!  That is what I appreciate about these late season storms. Good precip, but the next day the sun is out and it is beautiful.  We should have a very good grass year when the weather warms up a bit.  The lawn is still partially submerged however.  Low areas still are saturated with some standing water.  There have been several years past where I had to turn on the sprinkler system in April to keep the grass alive!  So, it is a nice change to have a good April to set up what should be one of the most beautiful springs we have had around here in a while.  The daffodils have been blooming for a while, and now finally the tulips are coming out.   Unfortunately, so are the dandelions!  On Saturday, I mowed the lawn to cut off the dandelions before they went to seed.  But as I said, there was standing water in some places and I couldn't drive the mower there for fear of sinking and getting stuck!

Our young horse (Fuego) already got out on the lawn and did a real number by tap dancing all over the place.  I don't need more damage to repair.  So, the dandelions are still in the game.  I am going to spray as soon as possible to wipe the little critters out!  It never really eradicates them, but does keep them under control at least.

I am looking forward to working in the yard, and sprucing up the place.  It is an annual rite that we need to get going on because the summers are so short.  Really can't plant any flowers until June to avoid frost kill, and even then its no guarantee.  Ah, I love living in the "High Sierra"!   That's all for today!  Later...