Yards and Stripes
Michael Francis
A Manhattan Misfit's Guide to Suburban Survival
Ever wondered what would happen if you threw away a perfectly good corporate career to do something you know absolutely nothing about? Meet Michael Francis, who did exactly that when he traded his New York City suit for a pair of gardening gloves and headed to the wilds of Greenwich, Connecticut.
In this hilarious chronicle of suburban misadventure, Michael navigates the treacherous territory of America's most manicured lawns with all the expertise of a penguin in the Sahara. From his first encounter with a rogue chainsaw to diplomatic negotiations with Nasty Mrs. Phillips (think the Queen of England, but with stronger opinions about hydrangeas), each chapter brings a new lesson in how not to be a gardener.
With the sharp eye of a newcomer and the wit of a natural storyteller, Michael introduces us to a cast of unforgettable characters: Mad Annie Marsh, whose garden harbors more secrets than the Pentagon; the mysterious Trash Monster; and a host of other suburban personalities that could only exist in the perfectly imperfect world of high-end landscaping.
For those who cherished Bill Bryson's bemused adventures in A Walk in the Woods or Peter Mayle's A Year in Provence, Yards and Stripes offers a fresh, fertilizer-scented take on the classic fish-out-of-water tale. It's proof that sometimes the best stories grow from the most unlikely soil.
Warning: This audio book contains scenes of deliberate plant murder, accidental tool mastery, and the shocking revelation that not all weeds wear villain costumes.
Author - Michael Francis.
Narrator - Michael Francis.
Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023.
Copyright - © 2020 Richard Harrison ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
A Manhattan Misfit's Guide to Suburban Survival Ever wondered what would happen if you threw away a perfectly good corporate career to do something you know absolutely nothing about? Meet Michael Francis, who did exactly that when he traded his New York City suit for a pair of gardening gloves and headed to the wilds of Greenwich, Connecticut. In this hilarious chronicle of suburban misadventure, Michael navigates the treacherous territory of America's most manicured lawns with all the expertise of a penguin in the Sahara. From his first encounter with a rogue chainsaw to diplomatic negotiations with Nasty Mrs. Phillips (think the Queen of England, but with stronger opinions about hydrangeas), each chapter brings a new lesson in how not to be a gardener. With the sharp eye of a newcomer and the wit of a natural storyteller, Michael introduces us to a cast of unforgettable characters: Mad Annie Marsh, whose garden harbors more secrets than the Pentagon; the mysterious Trash Monster; and a host of other suburban personalities that could only exist in the perfectly imperfect world of high-end landscaping. For those who cherished Bill Bryson's bemused adventures in A Walk in the Woods or Peter Mayle's A Year in Provence, Yards and Stripes offers a fresh, fertilizer-scented take on the classic fish-out-of-water tale. It's proof that sometimes the best stories grow from the most unlikely soil. Warning: This audio book contains scenes of deliberate plant murder, accidental tool mastery, and the shocking revelation that not all weeds wear villain costumes. Author - Michael Francis. Narrator - Michael Francis. Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023. Copyright - © 2020 Richard Harrison ©.
Language:
English
Chapter 1
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Chapter 2
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Chapter 3
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Chapter 4
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Chapter 5
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Chapter 6
Duration:00:08:28
Chapter 7
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Chapter 8
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Chapter 9
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Chapter 10
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Chapter 11
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Chapter 12
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Chapter 13
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Chapter 14
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Chapter 15
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Chapter 16
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Chapter 17
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Chapter 18
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Chapter 19
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Chapter 20
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Chapter 21
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Chapter 22
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Chapter 23
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Chapter 24
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Chapter 25
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Chapter 26
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Chapter 27
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Chapter 28
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Chapter 29
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Chapter 30
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Chapter 31
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Chapter 32
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Chapter 33
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Chapter 34
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Chapter 35
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Chapter 36
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Chapter 37
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Chapter 38
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Chapter 39
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Chapter 40
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Chapter 41
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Chapter 42
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Chapter 43
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Chapter 44
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Chapter 45
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Chapter 46
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Chapter 47
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Chapter 48
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Chapter 49
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Chapter 50
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Chapter 51
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