April Fools Day

Just when we thought it was over and spring was here, winter said, “No, no, no,” and hit us with another snowstorm on April 1, also known as April Fools Day.

But this time, I had a new shovel.

During the last storm, I filled my shovel with snow and when I swished the snow out of the way, the shovel flew off with the snow. I was left standing with the only the handle.

No one told me, at the end of every season, I was supposed to tighten the screw to keep the handle and shovel together. I’d lost the screw and now my shovel was in two pieces.

My neighbor loaned me his shovel and told me to keep an eye out for end of season sales when $40 shovels will be on sale for $10.

That afternoon, he went to the store and saw the shovels on sale, but there were only two left. He thought of calling me, but was afraid I might not make there in time.

So he bought the shovel and gave it to me!

I offered to pay him, but he said no. Now I have a new shovel. April Fools to you snow storm. Ha!