 but I believe you get what you pay for and it couldn’t be truer in this instance.
Once my wife and I agreed to use ABC Landscaping Dean kept in constant touch letting us know how things were progressing and when he was going to be able to start working on our project. All of the crews that Dean used were extremely professional and courteous. If I or my wife had a question they would stop and take the time to answer them and made sure we understood what they were doing. They all cleaned up the job site at the end of every day and let us know when they would be back and what their goals were for the day.
We live on a corner lot and as the job progressed we had countless neighbors stopping by to see what was being done and how the project was progressing. All of them commented on the number of workers that were involved with each step and the quality of work that was being done. Once the job was completed our neighbors were amazed at the transformation of our yard.
My wife and I love our backyard. Before we didn’t spend much time in it because the white concrete slab made it feel stark and harsh. Now we have a beautiful relaxing area that we are always using. We are having a grand backyard reopening party on Labor Day and we can’t wait to show off our new backyard.
I would highly recommend Dean and ABC Landscaping to anyone who is looking to have their landscaping redone. Believe me you will not be sorry to chose Dean.
Replaced retaining walls, installed 2 new patios with pavers, created a rock/paver pathway from upper level to lower. Created new path to main entrance with pavers. Laid new pavers over existing concrete front entrance. Warped entrance columns with decorative rock.  Dean and all employees were creative, prompt, professional and careful with all aspects of the job.
The work was completed on time (amazingly fast) and is absolutely phenomenal. We get nothing but compliments on the job. They are a very professional team and Would definitely would hire again.
Job was estimated, and contracted for within days… work was performed right on time with helpful suggestions to improve my original concept, completed professionally and within the time estimated, and the results were outstanding. Have had problems in the past with other landscapers, but Dean Couture and ABC were a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend them!
This summer we decided to update our 12 year- old pond and existing terraced planter beds that had railroad tie retaining walls. While interviewing several recommended landscapers, we met Dean Couture, the owner of ABC Landscaping and his son, Michael. After telling him our concerns, Dean immediately had suggestions. We were very impressed with his enthusiasm and vision of how to enhance the area and still work within our budget. We contacted four of his references and were very impressed by all of the positive comments. After visiting one of his completed projects, (which was totally amazing), we had complete confidence that we had chosen the right company for our project. They actually started the project 6 days earlier than planned. The entire crew was very knowledgeable, professional and hard working. At the end of each day, the yard was neat, organized and all equipment stowed. Our project was completed within the predetermined time frame and budget. It totally exceeded our expectations. We couldn’t be happier with the job they have done for us. It gives us great pleasure every day and the indirect lighting at night is outstanding. We know it was a smart decision to hire ABC Landscaping.
We hired ABC Landscaping to develop our back yard into a paradise and Dean and his crew exceeded all expectations! The water feature, outdoor kitchen (gas grill and pizza oven), fire pit along with all the associated patios and landscaping are absolutely gorgeous – a true dream come true.
We began discussing the project with Dean three years ago after he completed the revamp of our front yard. They did such a great job on the front that we knew that Dean was the man to tackle the huge job of the back yard. He cast a grand vision and then went on to outdo even his own concept! We couldn’t be more pleased with the result.
Dean and his crew showed up when they said they would even though they had to use a leaf blower to blow away the snow from a big spring storm the morning they started. During the whole process the entire crew was absolutely professional and always there to describe what they were doing and answer questions. Work progressed rapidly and completed within the time promised, no small feat on a job this size. If you are like us, most of the time getting people to fully complete a job is a real chore. Dean finishes what he starts!
The result is a beautiful backyard that is truly a delight to entertain in. The quality is to the highest standard. We look forward to many years of enjoyment.
Finally, Dean has been faithful to follow-up on and correct the very small items we have found since starting to use our new paradise.
We do not hesitate to recommend ABC Landscaping and look forward to using them in future work on our property.
This project happened in two phases: phase one was the retaining wall. I had this built as a surprise for my husband so the work took place while he was away on a business trip. The crew showed up at the exact moment he was leaving for the airport and since Dean was in on the surprise, he kept the crew “looking” busy at plans on the hood of his truck and also kept pointing to the neighbor’s property to give the impression the crew was there for work somewhere other than at our house. Once my husband was out of site, he brought his equipment and crew down our driveway and got the job completed in record time! My husband was home by 3 the next day and was extremely impressed! The wall includes “living” steps and is approximately 60′ long by 3′ high. Within several months, I had Dean and his crew back to install landscape fabric over the freshly leveled area downhill from but still touching the rock wall. They regraded just a touch, laid fabric then hauled in rock. The whole area looks fresh and clean! The crew was amazingly professional, the job was done quickly and neatly. Dean was wonderful to work with and I’d highly recommend this company to anyone!
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Women's international, my will is like my girl then
from Lupe Fiasco (Ft. Travis Barker) – Joaquin Phoenix Lyrics on Genius
A play on the previous two lines. He gets his style and his girlfriends from all over the world (i.e his women are international).
The end of this line could also be interpreted as “like my girl: thin” — a reference to “vomiting and conquering” because if his girlfriend were bulimic then she would be thin.
If “will” is interpreted as “wheel,” this references the “all around the world rims” and could also mean that his tires are thin like his girlfriend.
Women’s International is a pharmacy, and if his girlfriend were bulimic then she could be going there to get medicine.
To help improve the quality of the lyrics, visit “Joaquin Phoenix” by Lupe Fiasco (Ft. Travis Barker) Lyrics and leave a suggestion at the bottom of the pageWhat have you guys done to overcome your anxieties? Any tips?
I ask this because I am going away on my first trip without any family members (they usually provide me the comfort of leaving home) and I’m pretty anxious about it.
Anyway, wanted to see what you guys did to overcome some of your anxieties about leaving your comfort zone and/or overcoming any phobias.
Three fingers of whisky and a half a xanax.
If you’re lucky, you can start to like it.
Actually I don’t really mean that. I was going to tell you that what I did was face my fears and just push through the discomfort but to tell you the truth I didn’t cure my anxieties but I learned to tolerate them. As I sit here I am a bundle of nerves from the few things I have on the go that is having me sitting in that uncomfortable yet borderline thrilling zone of butterflies and fear that hasn’t let up for a few days But I do kind of like it now but I wish I could turn it off at night. I used to dread this feeling and it kept me from doing things I wanted to do.
Or you can just adopt the motto “What could go wrong?”. Traveling alone really isn’t that big a deal and there actually isn’t much that can go too terribly wrong as long as your not going drug running in South America or something like that. I bet if you did though everything else would seem a piece of cake =D because a lot it’s relative to your experience.
I’ve been through exactly what you are about to go through.  That will only make it worse and provide you with a crutch that simply won’t always be there.
It’s much more convenient and more effective in the long run to take some Benzedrine and albuterol. If things get really bad you can always go with over-the-counter medication like Sudafed, or anything else containing phenylephrine. It’s always worked for me. 
If you feel a little too sluggish or you think maybe you’ve overdone things a little bit, which is always a possibility when you first start out and haven’t quite figured out the proper dosages for your needs yet, you can quickly offset any significant issues with a little bit of chlorpromazine.
This right here is the best advice.
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