Olive tree

Well there's an old saying when welding, "even though you can weld, doesn't mean you should". This can also apply to rehabbing after a stroke. Even though there are some tasks out there that you know you can or could do, it doesn't mean you should do now. I don't know, to this date, whether it was a joke or a challenge but I was given an olive tree to plant, to keep the existing tree company. Now I know I can ask for help......., let's just say challenge accepted. Now to find the most highest and dangerous place to plant a tree..... what better place that right next to another olive tree which is been there for about 20 years. It seems to thrive and looks happy. So green bin on standby, step ladder set up, of course right next to the biggest ants nest on the planet, shears in hand, phone out of reach..... No Guts, No Glory.... right?

I think the hardest part about all of this was avoiding our new dogs little strategically placed mindfield. I have to be honest it didn't go well, my humble apologies to my EP and her store of Wet Ones.

I must say many weeds were pulled, many branches were clipped, one olive tree planted, somewhat straight, and the ants nest relocated..... on me. I stood back and admired my work just in time for my carer to arrive and give me a lecture on how irresponsible this little venture was and that I have able-bodied teenagers to assist with the task. (But we all know expectations Vs reality).

Ok so the learnings: Preparation is probably key here and having someone supervise or at least around would have been advisable. At the end of the day no bones broken, ok so there were a lot of ant bites and my wife spent the evening picking off Farmers friends from every possible nook and cranny. So everybody, you can do anything, however, do listen to other people's advice and weigh the risk vs reward.