Lawnmowers and Fireworks

I am proud to announce that NASHVILLE LAWN EQUIPMENT (NLE) on Thompson Lane is now open for business!! It is run by Kyle and Clay Robinson (with help from John sometimes). There are a lot of lawnmowers to choose from. I never knew there were so many different kinds of lawnmowers, weed eaters, chain saws and the like. The main brands they carry are Hustler and Ferris lawnmowers, Shindaiwa and Kawasaki equipment. I'm not sure what the difference is but I do know that Hustler is yellow and Ferris is red! There is also a nice man in the service building that works on everything. The boys have even worked on a few mowers themselves. This has been a long labor of love to get this business open and running. Kyle put in a tremendous amount of time towards getting it open. Clay worked hard too in his spare time (he had another job at the time). And John did his usual "dad work" of whatever was needed. Now that NLE has opened, Clay has left his other job and is working full time with Kyle. John works as needed. The boys are fortunate to have a large group of friends that are in the lawn care business and are helping to get the word out about NLE. Of course, they can always use help in getting the word out. So if any of you reading this knows of someone looking for a lawnmower, weed eater, etc., tell them you know of a wonderful new place that can accomodate them! Below is Kyle helping a man with mower tires and Clay helping a man with a mower.

FYI: Nashville Lawn Equipment -

602 Thompson Lane (across from Weight Watchers) -

phone 891-1306 -

web address http://www.nashvillelawnequipment.com/

The day I was at NLE making these pictures, the man in the picture above with Kyle made a comment. He had been outside where Clay was, asking about replacement tires and Clay sent the man inside to talk to Kyle. The man came inside and commented to Kyle, "You look just like the guy outside that sent me in here!" Kyle commented, "Yeah, I get that alot." I started laughing and the man looked over at me and I said, "They're a matched set. I gave birth to them." Then the man said, "Are they just alike?" Again I was laughing and said, "Sometimes, sometimes not." I took that as my cue to leave since both boys were busy doing their jobs. I am so proud of Kyle and Clay and pray everyday that God will bless them in this new adventure.

Now to the Fireworks. Clay, Leslie and Leslie's dad, Bill Barron, are running a fireworks tent in Springfield. Mostly, Leslie and her dad are doing the selling. Clay is only there on some nights and weekends. The decision to do the fireworks tent was made BEFORE Leslie found out she was pregnant. But I have to tell you, that girl is a TROUPER!!! She is there everyday working in the heat and has not complained once that I know of. Unlike Clay who complains that it's too hot and he's already tired from his real job.

I didn't realize how much work goes into one of these tents. There is a lot of work to setting up and then taking down. And I didn't know there were so many different kinds of fireworks!!!

But when John and I went to visit, Leslie was rattling

off all these different names of fireworks to this man and little boy. I was very impressed. Leslie and her dad have equiped the tent with chairs, fans, a TV and DVD player. At least they can watch movies during the slow times. And Bill Barron has spent almost every night on a cot in the tent. There is also a small refrigerator with drinks and snacks for them to have. And behind the tent is the necessary "port a potty". Doesn't that sound like something you would want to do for 2 1/2 weeks being 18 weeks pregnant? Not me!! As I said before, Leslie is a trooper and Clay is very blessed that she is his wife.

Just in case you're looking for fireworks and you happen to be traveling through Springfield, their tent is off I-24 (towards Clarksville), get off at the Joelton/Springfield exit, turn right and go 8 miles. The tent is on your left just past the BP Gas Station. Clay will be working Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. If you have trouble finding the tent, just follow the voice that will be complaining about the heat and having to work on his long weekend off. You should have no trouble finding it!! Good luck, Leslie, Bill and Clay!!

God bless everyone and have a happy, safe 4th of July!!