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snakes on a wheelbarrow

Posted on February 26th, 2007 by Nathan in Family

…begin movie guy voice…

In a world where tranquil gardens are a place of rest and relaxation, only one thing could ruin a Sunday morning. Snakes. Snakes on a wheelbarrow.

…end movie guy voice..

As I reached into the wheelbarrow to get a handful of mulch for the garden I felt something slither across my palm. I looked down in time to see a snake slithering back into the mulch and out of my hand. As I dropped the mulch and reeled my hand back I see it, the tiny diamond shaped head popping up with mouth open in a strike position and then the tail starts rattling. Good thing I was paying attention because young rattlesnakes can be much more dangerous than adults. I guess it’s time to get rid of the mulch pile by the back fence.

Update: I don’t know about you Helotes, but Amy took care of our mulch pile in less than a week. Unfortunately no burning was involved. :(

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4 Responses to “snakes on a wheelbarrow”
  1. ian says:
    February 27, 2007 at 12:39 pm

    if i were you, burning the mulch pile would be the most reasonable next-step

  2. Nathan says:
    February 27, 2007 at 4:51 pm

    That is the most logical next step. Good thing it’s only 20 stories tall and perfectly manageable.

  3. Amy says:
    February 28, 2007 at 2:23 pm

    Ha ha! Great story-telling…

    Better you than me! ;)

  4. heather says:
    March 1, 2007 at 11:50 am

    I recently saw a snake on my bike ride. It was black and about 3ft long and went right in front of me on the trail. I didn’t expect to see a snake but it sure got me to pedal quicker!

    Take care!
    Heather

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