…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. 
if i were you, burning the mulch pile would be the most reasonable next-step
Comment by ian — February 27, 2007 @ 12:39 pm
That is the most logical next step. Good thing it’s only 20 stories tall and perfectly manageable.
Comment by Nathan — February 27, 2007 @ 4:51 pm
Ha ha! Great story-telling…
Better you than me!
Comment by Amy — February 28, 2007 @ 2:23 pm
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
Comment by heather — March 1, 2007 @ 11:50 am