So, as you can see I am still obsessed with the gnomes. I love this Lady Gnome. I am starting to look like that. Anyway, remember the tiller I bought on e-Bay. Buyer beware. It didn't work. My dad and I bought a new spark plug, new gas with the correct mixture, we tried to start it. I guess we looked like we had no clue because my neighbor, Bob came over with his son , Nick and tried to help us. Bob tried some kind of spray, undid and redid the spark plug, checked the lines. After all of this we still couldn't start it. My dad gave me the "cut your losses" look.
I figured I would either sell it for parts or give it to someone who could take it apart and reassemble it so it worked properly.
As you might well imagine, I was not very happy with myself. I did not want to throw good money after bad so I
figured it was time to get my hoe out. It was a very depressing
thought.
The next morning the birds were singing, the sun was actually out, I had just had my first cup of tea when I looked out and... and... I rubbed my eyes...My dad was there with a mantis!!! Ooh we cranked it up and I tilled every single raised bed section. I am even eyeing new places where I can till and plant. I am so very thankful to my dad and mom. I am blessed to have them in my life.
And they are getting a ton of tomatoes and cucumbers this summer!
