I really dislike the smell of new mulch -- they have to be using some sort of commercial perfume, because it's so consistent.
Speaking of vacuums -- some of the high-priced landscaping companies around here have a big truck that comes with a huge hose -- and it
blows out
mulch instead of the workmen having to use wheelbarrows and shovels like any self-respecting gardener.
We used to use pine bark mulch and it has a strong smell but I love it.
I don't have a Shark.
I have a Shark, but it's old and I don't know if I've ever cleaned the filter so....
I'm not sure what brand my rinkydink vacuum is, but my unfamiliarity is a good indicator of how often I use it.
My cousin passed away Friday afternoon while I was down visiting him in hospice. I hate that it happened to him so young, but he did go peacefully at the last with almost all his adult family gathered around.
I'm so sorry, Matt. Good that you could be there.
It felt like it needed it's own post, but I also got a Shark last summer. It's not everything I ever dreamed off, but it picks up way more stuff than my old vacuum did.
Timelies all!
I'm sorry, Matt.
Got woken up at 5 by Mr. S. He ended up in bed with us, so I didn't get much more sleep.