So much to do, so little time...

Spent the day working on the Pond of Doom - gawd. Six layers of plastic, each with what seemed like six inches of dirt over them, and then rocks, cement chunks, glass, plastic cartons - like a damn landfill. But I finally got it all cleaned out and ready to start filling in with compost. All the weeds and small plants I've been clearing from the borders plus the grass clippings will be dumped in there - by spring I'll probably have to fill it in some more with compost material but better than buying black dirt to fill it in. But the hard part is done. My brother was working in the back yard, replanting bulbs, and Fang was supervising. That helped, because then I wasn't having to watch that he didn't wander out into the street, or lay down just where I was going to drop a big rock.

Fang also is developing an interest in coming in the house. He follows me right up the steps to the door - only the dogs barking inside keep him from scooting through the door. Little bugger. Yesterday I actually got him to play with a string - before he lost interest when he realized it wasn't something he could eat (why chase something otherwise, right?) But I think he's getting enough to eat now that playing seems like fun ;-)

So, tonight is writing stuff - have two beta jobs over on beta_team to get through and then some of my own to deal with. And tomorrow have to go up to the cemetery, measure Mom's stone so I know exactly what I'm talking about when I ream them a new ass. And stll waiting for my truck - found another part that has to be replaced before it's safe to drive again - luckily not expensive. And still way cheaper than trying to buy a new one...