Last time I worked on this gravel path project (see June 17) I woke up the next day with my knees aching and they didn't stop hurting so I sought some help: acupuncture plus a visit to my dr who requested xrays and yes, by golly, I've been diagnosed with arthritis (mild) in both knees. It was the heavy work that day that catalyzed a bout with it. So after letting the path lay idle all summer, when the rains came and it was muddier each day, I started moving the gravel with a small pail, a bit at a time. That works just as well as a wheelbarrow, only a slower process. Much gentler on my knees and back. When my granddaughter was here one day I had her tagging along as I moved a few buckets: well, she insisted on helping! So I got her a smaller bucket and we worked together. "I do it!" she exclaims when she wants to get involved! She was two in October: and she is a good worker, eager to do whatever bigger people do: growing up fast.
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