Observations inline...

"Eigenvector" wrote in message
. ..
More of an observation, or series of rhetorical questions.
But is there any worse task than cleaning gutters? I used to think so,
but

Yes. Rodding your sewer line or cleaning out your grease trap come to mind.

after doing it for the first time I'm wondering. Standing on a ladder
with a high-pressure hose in your hand, manually removing compacted
Douglas-fir needles with your sopping wet-gloved hand. Just waiting to
jam your fingers

Most hardware stores sell a "scoop" for cleaning gutters. Through the crap
on the ground or carry a bag to put it in. No biggie.

in that one spot where the wasps decided to over-winter. I was lucky
enough to not strike wasp when pulling that muck out of there, but when I
swung around the front of the house to clean them I was swarmed by wasps
and

Something to be said for doing this work on a cool day.

wisely decided to come back another day. Maybe after the first hard
frost.

I finally discovered why my drain system wasn't working, and also
discovered why that big tall strong Douglas in my backyard isn't such a
wonderful thing afterall. Those things shed needles like MAD.

Uggghhh, maintaining the gutters before the Seattle rains come is probably
the only important thing I need to do this year.