As you may know, three raccoons invaded my attic by going
through the roof leaving roof damage in their wake. The raccoons, 2 babies and
their mama, have all been safely removed and taken to a wildlife refuge in
Clover, South Carolina.
So, my roof had to be repaired as soon as possible before
more catastrophe occurred. In order to fix the roof, the overgrown quince and
red tip shrubberies had to be removed. Matthew and Tracey, my nephew and
niece-in-law, removed the scrubs near the oak tree in the back yard. I thought
I was done, but the roofers wanted the scrubs that were overgrown at the end of
the house where my study and bedroom are. Well, I kinda hated that I had to do
that because I liked the privacy those bushes provided, plus I enjoyed the bird
nesting in them and my little squirrel friend, Twig, who climbed up those
quince bushes (which had grown into practically trees) searching for Quince
berries. I took some pictures of him that I’ll post so you can see the
overgrowth at the study windows.
My lawn care guy, Al and his son, Jake, came and cut all
those bushes down to the ground as requested by the roofers so they could get
their ladders in to work on the roof. It took a long time for them to get all
those bushes down and, by the time they laid out all the debris for recycle
pickup, it looked like they had taken down a huge oak tree. I was astonished at
the amount.
But now that the bushes are gone, I can hear every word my neighbors speak when they are out in their driveway and I have a view of the entire street. One good thing is I can see the huge oak tree in my neighbor’s yard 2 doors down and I’ll be able to see the fireworks when that neighbor celebrates the 4th of July this year. I intend to focus on the plus side of cutting those bushes down even though I’m going to miss Twig and the birds building nests. I’ll adapt because I would rather miss out on the privacy and wildlife than to have raccoons living in my attic.
Now the neighbor's huge oak tree is clearly visible from the study window.
THE WILDINGS: A FAMILY SAGA (BOXED SET)
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Prairie Rose Publications
BY SARAH MCNEAL
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WILDINGS
THE
WILDINGS is a wonderful
collection of western romance stories that follow the Wilding family through
generations of love and loss, joy and sorrow, and wins and losses in life. Get
lost in this exciting boxed set of full-length books and novellas that trace
the adventures of the descendants of the Wilding family. From the lawless old
west days of the early 1900’s in ruthless Hazard, Wyoming, through the
generations forward, the action, romance, and suspense is nonstop.
Follow the saga of
the Wilding family from the early days that begin with a haunted house, a
trunk, and a date with destiny in Harmonica Joe’s Reluctant Bride. Can
Joe and Lola’s unlikely romance last? Next, the dangers of World War 1 in For
Love of Banjo, and a Prohibition-era kidnapping with Fly Away Heart
will have you on the edge of your seat. Hollow Heart is a post
WWII short story with a surprise twist, and The Beast of Hazard will
touch you with its romance between a veterinarian and a beautiful circus
performer facing danger. In Unexpected Blessings, a couple overcomes a
seemingly insurmountable problem, and in Home For the Heart,
a determined young woman must find a way into a confirmed bachelor’s heart. A
conversation at a wedding spoils everything in It’s Only Make Believe,
and in I Dream of You, a recurring dream, a kiss, and
deadly secrets could unlock not only love but a very dangerous outcome for
everyone. Three Christmas novellas, A Husband for Christmas, When
Love Comes Knocking, and A Christmas Visitor are also
included to round out the series and bring it to a very satisfying conclusion.
This wonderful
collection will keep you entertained with richly-woven stories filled with
real-life excitement, danger, and love from the heart of romance author Sarah
J. McNeal. THE WILDINGS will enthrall you and keep you turning
pages as you follow the multi-faceted characters and the stories of their
lives! Don’t miss it!
Sarah J. McNeal
Author
of Heartwarming Stories
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