Grass (Photo credit: DBduo Photography)
The man who does my lawn maintenance is going on vacation. I live on the coast of Mobile Bay in Alabama and even though we are in a drought, the grass grows right before your eyes. I’m not kidding. With no rain to speak of, I can hear it growing. I fear that by the time he returns, he will not be able to find us, the grass will have grown so tall.
How tall can it grow, you ask? Well, I envision this after one week. I let my dog Quigley out to the back yard and when he steps off the patio, he disappears. Do you remember the scene in Jurassic Park 2 where they enter the long grass and you can see the raptors moving through, getting closer to the group. That visual of them weaving trails is what I picture happening in my own backyard.
Can you imagine running into this! Look at his eye. I swear he is daring me to come outside and play.
Quigley will enter this jungle and the only telltale signs of his passage will be the waving grass as he tunnels through my backyard.
My mother is here visiting and she likes her afternoon dip in the pool. By now the grass has grown so tall, you can’t even see where the pool is. I got her one of those poles with a flag on top, you know, the ones they use for corn field mazes, so if you get lost they can find you. I can see the flag above the grass and when she is done swimming I can direct her back to the deck.
Maybe I am exaggerating a little. Maybe there aren’t any Raptors prowling in my jungle. I just hope my lawn care guy isn’t on an extended vacation or who knows what will be out there when he gets back. For now, I await his return and listen carefully for signs of movement when I open my back door.
I dedicate this to my sister Nancy, who braved the backyard. She still hasn’t returned!
For episode 2: http://wp.me/p27ipo-bQ
For episode 3: http://wp.me/p27ipo-cq
For episode 4: http://wp.me/p27ipo-d6
Final Episode: http://wp.me/p27ipo-dE
Sacrifice enough family members and pets, and you might be able to hold off the raptors until the lawn care guy returns.
Stay tuned. I will be posting about Nancy’s ordeal!
To funny, but I’m not taking any chances. Make sure to post when he’s back to work. 🙂
I am already writing about Nancy’s survival and what all she endured. I am laughing as I type. So many funny things keep popping in my head!
So damn funny. That’s quite a visual image you have painted. And Quigley Down Under – priceless. Can’t wait for the next installment of As The Grass Grows.
Good catch about Quigley! If you don’t mind, I would like to use “As The Grass Grows” in the next installment, coming soon.
lol. had me rolling on the floor.
Laugh now:) You are in the next installment!!
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Charming tales! I hope your sister returns safely with many exciting adventures to tell about. I love the dragon who wants you to come out and play.
He has a sneaky grin doesn’t he? Todays post, As The Grass Grows, my sis is battling giant skeeters and a group of raptors. Had to call in the big guns.