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irisblue

(34,473 posts) Thu Nov 14, 2024, 12:48 PM Nov 14

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I just had a HS aged kid knock on my door & offer to rake the leaves. [View all]

Hell yes. I got a huge sugar maple in front and a sweet gum in the back yard.
I am too old & gimpy for that stuff

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I just had a HS aged kid knock on my door & offer to rake the leaves. [View all] irisblue Nov 14 OP

Good for you! Think. Again. Nov 14 #1

2 kids & yes, they might become my snow shovel crew this wi ter. irisblue Nov 14 #2

Thank you for reminding me... Think. Again. Nov 14 #3

Don't you hate sweet gum trees? bedazzled Nov 14 #4

Love the shade & fall color. Hate the pingpong balls with spikes though irisblue Nov 14 #5

They do make for nice shade! bedazzled Nov 14 #7

I talked w/the kids mom & she said she has no issue w/them as snow removal crew irisblue Nov 14 #6

Our giant red oak drops all its leaves at once, usually mid December yellowdogintexas Nov 16 #8

They did a pretty good job for first timers. 15 leaf bags waiting for pickup. irisblue Nov 16 #9

Autumn is my very favourite season ailsagirl Nov 16 #10

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