Protection in the Rocks?

poison2The Battle with poison oak continues.  The Poison oak on my property has survived by rooting itself into the rock piles – where an old fence line once stood.  Its roots were protected from attack as it extends its runners under the rock heap allowing it to surface unhindered at various points in the pile.

For years it had safely relied on its impregnable stone fortress.  It was safe from any lethal attack from the lawn mower and weed whacker.  The lawn mower avoided for fear of damaging the blade and the weed eater only chopped down the vine that stretched higher than the protection of the rocks but the roots remained safe and secure without worry or care – sure it got knocked back here and there but it was marching forward despite of the temporary setback.

This weekend the battle was on.  The attack formation was set in motion.  Air Power was launched as the …..

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