Watch Where You Step, and Happy Fathers Day!!!

       Every year our neighbor hood watch, homeowners group, put out a bulletin about a pet being attacked by a Copperhead snake. AND I go into a freak out mode of operation. Being from the deep south, I know there are snakes, but I can not easily live with them. I want them gone, and I do not care what color they are or how many mosquitoes they ate for lunch.
      So I begin my watch, and carry a big hoe!
      This year the spring has been lovely and the pine straw is laid. I think the snakes are thinking, this is the Ritz Carlton. If I work in the yard, or stroll in the yard, I move slowly and know that those snakes lay in wait. Damn them, for altering my peaceful existence. So this year, I have laid, stones, pavers, slabs, not sure what they are called.

These things, where my feet go, there will be a rectangle thingy. I feel like I could see the snake better, if it decided to crawl on my steps, and when I chopped it, the concrete will give a firm backing, Mr. Snake will be gone. ( I have thought this out) ( did you notice how I refer to snakes in the masculine form) ( interesting)
   My blocks give me an extra second to flee or fight, there is some comfort in where you step! Now that is just the front yard, both sides and the back, they have paths but.....I may need a few more stones ( I do not know what to call these, just go with me) I feel some peace, and when I call "Critter Catchers" to come do a snake walk through, they will probably love my idea.
      I was going to put snake repellent down, but then I think the snakes look at me, and come back when its gone! The neighbors would not be thrilled to have so many visitors, maybe they should get some stones?

    So as I sprinkle a little, and marvel at my design, I wish all Fathers a good day!