Nemesis…defined as “a formidable and usually victorious rival or opponent”
And she knows this…see the look of shame and apology. It’s because she loves me. She doesn’t love me enough, however. She’s dedicated to foiling my every move. Our battleground?
Our battleground is any area I attempt to cultivate as a garden bed, be it floral or vegetable, and the accompanying accessories. The weapon? Her pearly whites. Her chompers. Teeth!
It’s April the 11th. I’ve been ready to plant for weeks, but no…I’m stalked by this evildoer of a mutt. Let me recount the casualty list to date: $300+ dollars worth of drip irrigation, a waterhose (including the fitting that attached it to the spout), the styrofoam covers off the trampoline, two dessert sage bushes (established), a satellite wire, the inputs to our air conditioning unit, an aloe vera plant and numerous small plastic containers.
This teething rascal is relentless! But it’s April people and I have no choice! I had to plant! I’m missing the window of opportunity for Texas! It will be 100+ degrees in a couple of months. So I planted
A few tomatoes, zucchini, bell pepper, and I wrapped it all in ragged leftover chicken wire. And it seems to be working…so far….but I haven’t replaced the drip line yet. I’m still having to water. By hand. Daily. So, I found this
Which is a wireless fence system purported to accomplish this
My nemesis and I have a date with destiny this weekend. And my hubbie, a date with drip irrigation!
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Hi, I just found your blog. My dog looks exactly like your “nemesis”. What breed is she? Mine was a little beastie too, but He is also very loyal, friendly, and loving! His name is Barclay, and I was trying to find out what his mix is. I’ve been told Short-haired Australian Shepherd and Border Collie mix. Just wondering if your had more knowledge on the subject. Thanks!
Lucy is half Australian Shepherd and half Blue Heeler. She was a shelter pet but the shelter workers knew her background. Thanks for stopping by-sorry for the delay in response.