Finally the Jones'

After a lifetime of having the worst yard on the block, and being looked down upon for it, the tide has finally turned. Our former cornering neighbors never actually said anything out-right, but you could tell. Aside for a few years when the crazy people moved in next door and brought Paul Bunyan and Red Sanford with them, when we one the low end of the landscaping social ladder.

At our new home, in our new neighborhood, I set the pace. I am the Jones everyone Joneses to keep up with.

Two weeks ago I pressure washed the deck. Since then, neighbors on both sides have done like wise.

For each of the last 3 weekends, I have weeded gardens and planted flowers and transplanted existing flowers to more appropriate homes. Each week, another neighbor joins the hunt.

It could well be that this is just a normal spring in this neighborhood.... But I don't think so. Each time I continue an existing task or begin another one, the neighbors all look at me and I can make out cuss works on their lips. When I go in for a break, they go in for a break. When I come back out, they come back out.

I can't wait until next year, when I have had a full year under my belt and know exactly where everything is planted. Then I will really be dangerous. Just wait until I fix the lawn.. They will be as green as the grass I'll plant with envy.