Wow, humbling experience today. Bought this place 14 months ago. Have an elderly widow across the alley. She is a go-getter! Up with the sun and working in the yard/ flower bed/ garden. I try to help out as needed.
This spring, she was talking about significantly downsizing the garden. Tiller has been broken, too hard anymore...So, I tilled the entire garden area for her. Today, I had a bag of squash on the back porch when I came in from work. Went to thank her and offered to trim up some trees as time allows.
Wanted to give me the 036 Pro she has had in storage since losing her husband. Fired up even with old gas on third or fourth pull. Shut it right down. Told her I wouldn't take it, but would buy it from her. She is hearing none of it. Says she knows that I take care of anything she needs.
Feeling mighty guilty, but will revisit the offer to purchase later in the week. We typically visit everyday as the wife, kids, and I are out in the back working or playing. Just hauled in 1.5 cord of red elm from the far end of the block also.
This spring, she was talking about significantly downsizing the garden. Tiller has been broken, too hard anymore...So, I tilled the entire garden area for her. Today, I had a bag of squash on the back porch when I came in from work. Went to thank her and offered to trim up some trees as time allows.
Wanted to give me the 036 Pro she has had in storage since losing her husband. Fired up even with old gas on third or fourth pull. Shut it right down. Told her I wouldn't take it, but would buy it from her. She is hearing none of it. Says she knows that I take care of anything she needs.
Feeling mighty guilty, but will revisit the offer to purchase later in the week. We typically visit everyday as the wife, kids, and I are out in the back working or playing. Just hauled in 1.5 cord of red elm from the far end of the block also.