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We accumulate at least one of these every year - pruning, clearing land, and leaves.
This year is a big one, but not as big as it could have been.
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But then the rains came.
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April rains always set us straight...
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Gotta get the grass ready for summer football season!
Can't wait for the grapes - especially after eating pie.
This year we'll be trying grape jelly... did we already mention that?