My contracting work with the state has come to a standstill. During the time that I am waiting for my contract to go thru the proper channels, I have been busy tending to my house and yard. While I was away in Japan, I didn’t realize how fast the weeds have started to accumulate in my yard. I have only been gone for a couple weeks but I was really surprised. When I look toward our mountain valley it is now suddenly covered with greenery. I really want to lay cement in our yard because I am tired of always cutting grass and these darn weeds.