I hate moles because one winter, they ate all of the 250 tulips I planted.

When none of the flowers came up the following spring, I looked around to see if there were any really fat moles laying around on their backs, looking contented.

And I was out a bunch of money.

Now, I plant only daffodils, which are toxic to moles. You can guess what I am hoping for...

Sweeney's is hoping you'll write your mole story and send it to them.

The company is running its third annual "I hate moles because..." contest and the winner will receive a $500 Lowe's Home Improvement Gift Card.

 If you want to see the winning essays from the last two years --- the most aggravating mole incidents and the most creative solutions -- go to Sweeney's Web site. Contest details are there. This year, you can enter video versions of your story.

 And this is key: You don't actually have to have triumphed over your mole to enter the contest!