I don't know what happens that there is sooo much time between posts, maybe there just isn't enough exciting things happening around here ... I don't know ...
At the end of April we had our annual Mount Mazama Mountain Men camp out. It is always fun watching every one in Mountain Men clothing and the shooting competitions with the old Black Powder rifles and pistols .. In a way it is like the Mountain Men Rondevous of old ... games, shooting, vendors and just plain old camaraderie.
On June 21st we had another 5 day camp out scheduled and had a wonderful time ... except that my Truck camper refrigerator decided to start going belly up! I'm not sure what the problem is, as it works on house power - both freezer and fridge works great, gets down to right temps and stays cool ... the freezer works on propane, but the fridge itself will not cool. I had it looked at at our local RV place and all they could find was the thermocouple was burned out. They replaced that and we tried again. Nope didn't work any better at all. It's a 1990 fridge and we all think it has just grown tired, but is still sputtering along once in a while. In July we had another trip and I tried again, but the weather was absolutely hot and unbearable. We don't usually get weeks in the 90's, but this time we did. And the fridge wanted to stay at 60+ degrees so I used tons of ice in my old coolers, but we still had to make a trip to town for more ice ...
Two weeks after that, another trip, yes we are camping enthusiasts, and I had bought a Coleman Extreme 5 to help keep groceries and drinks cold ... it ended up with hot weather the first 2 days and then cooled down to comfortable level - Yeah!!!! My new cooler held ice for 6 days - not much left at the end, but there was still ice!!! No I don't work for Coleman, but I've always loved their products.
Deer season is coming up on the 30th of Sept, so we are off again. I was going to see if I could get a new fridge before this trip, but with the cost being sooo high, I thought I'd wait until Spring to see if products go on sale and then worry about it. I can't see spending upwards of $1,000 for the fridge for one more trip this year. We will all go out to get our camp sites around the 21st of Sept. The camp hosts have a special Pot Luck for all the hunters that can make it on the 23rd, so I have to think of something to bring ... I will only be there for 7 days at the most so I will miss opening day, but I only go for the camping - I'm not a hunter, but will visit during the next 2 weeks. Our site is only about 10 miles from home, so it's not hard to drive out there. I'm still looking forward to the camping part!!
I've been preparing for 2 craft fairs in November and still have lots to get done, and yes, a lot to get started on too!! I love crafting and my girlfriend and I have come up with some items for the men. There never seems to be manly gifts offered at craft fairs, so we're hoping we can catch the "Men's gift Market" with some good items and some fun ones too. After the Fairs we take a month and a half off, and then get right back into crafting for the following year ... we love it!
I've marked my calendar so I will post more often and not have to write a book to keep you updated ... let's see if that works ... LOL
Bless you all ...
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Saturday, November 19, 2016
WOW - Didn't realize it's been THIS long ...
I read other blogs, but then forget about my own ... that age thing again ... LOL The summer was pretty normal, a week or two of our hot weather (Oregon style) in the mid to upper 90's. We only got together for camping 5 times instead of the usual 6-7. Time conflicts for one member of the group, but the times we did go out, we has a GREAT time as usual.
My friend & I signed up for a craft fair on the second weekend of Oct. This was the second time we joined the craft fair, but I doubt we will do this one again - just not run or managed well. We now have one on Dec. 3, and are super looking forward to it even though we've never joined this one before, but have heard really good things about it. I then received a call yesterday inviting us to join another on Dec. 10 ... one week after our Senior Center Craft Fair ... not sure we have enough products to do another one so close ... I will return the call and say "No, sorry, not this year" If that group decides to have another Craft Fair next year we may consider it because my friend & I have decided that we need to craft all year long.
There just doesn't seem to be a lot of news on my end as the days are just running together ...
I had intestinal problems for about 4-5 months from March on, and I never really found out what the problem was as all my tests came back either negative (good) or that I'm very, very healthy (Extra Good!!). I like that kind of news, but would really have liked to know what was causing the problem ... But it's great to know at my age that I'm very healthy!!
I lost my beautiful Hound 3 days after her 15th birthday (9/11)... it still hurts. I still think I need to walk the dog, or that she can come to the PO to pick up the mail ... It's a very empty feeling when a split second later it again hits you that shes not here anymore. I probably will get another dog, but not until after the new year.
I'm heading to my 'paint' table to finish some more items for the Craft Fair ... I need a kick in the butt so that I don't neglect my posting ... another sticky note? A reminder on the calendar? I'm not sure what will remind me BIG TIME ... Any ideas???
Have a great Thanksgiving everyone!!!
My friend & I signed up for a craft fair on the second weekend of Oct. This was the second time we joined the craft fair, but I doubt we will do this one again - just not run or managed well. We now have one on Dec. 3, and are super looking forward to it even though we've never joined this one before, but have heard really good things about it. I then received a call yesterday inviting us to join another on Dec. 10 ... one week after our Senior Center Craft Fair ... not sure we have enough products to do another one so close ... I will return the call and say "No, sorry, not this year" If that group decides to have another Craft Fair next year we may consider it because my friend & I have decided that we need to craft all year long.
There just doesn't seem to be a lot of news on my end as the days are just running together ...
I had intestinal problems for about 4-5 months from March on, and I never really found out what the problem was as all my tests came back either negative (good) or that I'm very, very healthy (Extra Good!!). I like that kind of news, but would really have liked to know what was causing the problem ... But it's great to know at my age that I'm very healthy!!
I lost my beautiful Hound 3 days after her 15th birthday (9/11)... it still hurts. I still think I need to walk the dog, or that she can come to the PO to pick up the mail ... It's a very empty feeling when a split second later it again hits you that shes not here anymore. I probably will get another dog, but not until after the new year.
I'm heading to my 'paint' table to finish some more items for the Craft Fair ... I need a kick in the butt so that I don't neglect my posting ... another sticky note? A reminder on the calendar? I'm not sure what will remind me BIG TIME ... Any ideas???
Have a great Thanksgiving everyone!!!
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
I'm still around ... really!
I always seem to be busy in one way or the other ... but when I look back, I can't see one darn thing that was accomplished! I'm retired so there's always time to get things done, except it just never seems to get done no matter what.
My procrastinating has got to STOP!! I don't know how to schedule things that needs to get done so they get done ... I schedule my grocery shopping trips on things I'm running out of, like milk or coffee, but that doesn't help setting up a schedule. When I do need to shop I gather several places that I need to go, but nothing gets scheduled ...
I have to see the doctor regularly to refill my prescriptions so that scheduling is on the calendar and I have no problem keeping the appointments. I have Arthritis and terrible pain in hands and basic joints so I HAVE to have the pain meds. Now why can't cleaning house be like that? I like a clean house, but it so often looks like I picked up the house and shook it vigorously. Then I complain about it for a month until I get sick of looking at it and things start to get done, but somehow I run out of steam ... I really run out of pain-free time and it takes several days for me to get the umph to continue.
I sure hope some one can come up with a schedule I can keep ... some way, some how!
The first weekend of May I went camping with my friends to a Black Powder Shoot. People in costumes from the mountain man era competing for prizes in a variety of activities representing that time. A lot of fun!! There are also raffles for different items and I won one this year!!! A hand carved fish with lure on line in its mouth in a mountain stream with rocks and weeds. It is about 10-11" long, 8-9" tall and 5-6" front to back. ALL hand carved and painted. It is a wonderful piece of art that the carver donates to a drawing every year. I gave it to one of my best friends for his birthday ... he's more into fishing than I am, but I can see it anytime I visit him and his wife. Looks wonderful sitting on top of a gun cabinet!
Another camping trip for my birthday was fun but pretty uneventful ... We just got back last Sunday from another birthday trip. We spent almost 5 days in the woods. I spent time reading and knitting; not too much fishing since it was lousy. The weather was warm to hot during the day, but it did cool down at night so I could sleep.
See, I need to get on a schedule so I post more often ... April 5, 2015 is waayyy too long between posts.
Have a great day!
My procrastinating has got to STOP!! I don't know how to schedule things that needs to get done so they get done ... I schedule my grocery shopping trips on things I'm running out of, like milk or coffee, but that doesn't help setting up a schedule. When I do need to shop I gather several places that I need to go, but nothing gets scheduled ...
I have to see the doctor regularly to refill my prescriptions so that scheduling is on the calendar and I have no problem keeping the appointments. I have Arthritis and terrible pain in hands and basic joints so I HAVE to have the pain meds. Now why can't cleaning house be like that? I like a clean house, but it so often looks like I picked up the house and shook it vigorously. Then I complain about it for a month until I get sick of looking at it and things start to get done, but somehow I run out of steam ... I really run out of pain-free time and it takes several days for me to get the umph to continue.
I sure hope some one can come up with a schedule I can keep ... some way, some how!
The first weekend of May I went camping with my friends to a Black Powder Shoot. People in costumes from the mountain man era competing for prizes in a variety of activities representing that time. A lot of fun!! There are also raffles for different items and I won one this year!!! A hand carved fish with lure on line in its mouth in a mountain stream with rocks and weeds. It is about 10-11" long, 8-9" tall and 5-6" front to back. ALL hand carved and painted. It is a wonderful piece of art that the carver donates to a drawing every year. I gave it to one of my best friends for his birthday ... he's more into fishing than I am, but I can see it anytime I visit him and his wife. Looks wonderful sitting on top of a gun cabinet!
Another camping trip for my birthday was fun but pretty uneventful ... We just got back last Sunday from another birthday trip. We spent almost 5 days in the woods. I spent time reading and knitting; not too much fishing since it was lousy. The weather was warm to hot during the day, but it did cool down at night so I could sleep.
See, I need to get on a schedule so I post more often ... April 5, 2015 is waayyy too long between posts.
Have a great day!
Sunday, April 5, 2015
Easter Sunday
Have a Happy Easter Bunny Day ... and more seriously, have a Wonderful Easter Sunday. I wish I could be in Texas with my family to celebrate this High Holy Day. I miss them, but they are all in my heart.
I know it's been a long time since I posted, but since my last post in January, nothing in the world has changed ... it is still burning, the Christians and Jews are still being persecuted, the terrorists are still killing anyone who is not Muslim ... I have strong opinions on the above mentioned items, but for today I will Pray for Everyone! It can't hurt ...
It's snowing outside and the temp sits at 32 ... nothing is sticking of course, but it is COLD. Thankfully there is only a slight, slight breeze, but it is still cold air moving around. Brrrrr!!
I'm starting my list of items that will be needed for our Black Powder Shoot camping trip. It is hard to foresee what kind of clothes to bring this time of year. It could be sunny, but still cold or it could be raining or snowing ... LOL Food will mostly be the basics ... milk, bread, etc., etc. and WARM food, he, he, he.
I sure hope it warms up by then ... we will be leaving home on April 29 and back home on May 3. This might be our last year to have the Shoot where it's been for many, many years. The company that bought the property is extremely worried about fires and people drinking where there are guns. There has never been an issue before with the drinking and guns ... we really are adults even if we dress up in period costume ... I sure hope the Mt. Mazama Mountain Men can find a place that is just as nice or better. There will be observers from the company to see if we are good boys and girls ...
I'm also doing some knitting, beading and crocheting for a Craft Faire in October. I know it sounds like a long way off, but when every thing is hand made it takes time. My friend and I have knit/crochet 2 Yoda Baby Buntings ... beaded little Angel earrings and wrist Rosaries. I have patterns for Ornament covers; I'd like to have between 6-10 done in different designs and colors. My friend will make soap and I have wash/dish clothes that we will sell together. I am very excited, and should be busier than I am right now. There is time, but it has a habit of moving very, very quickly. I WILL GET IT ALL DONE!!!! LOL
I leave you for now with Prayers for Easter. God Bless.
I know it's been a long time since I posted, but since my last post in January, nothing in the world has changed ... it is still burning, the Christians and Jews are still being persecuted, the terrorists are still killing anyone who is not Muslim ... I have strong opinions on the above mentioned items, but for today I will Pray for Everyone! It can't hurt ...
It's snowing outside and the temp sits at 32 ... nothing is sticking of course, but it is COLD. Thankfully there is only a slight, slight breeze, but it is still cold air moving around. Brrrrr!!
I'm starting my list of items that will be needed for our Black Powder Shoot camping trip. It is hard to foresee what kind of clothes to bring this time of year. It could be sunny, but still cold or it could be raining or snowing ... LOL Food will mostly be the basics ... milk, bread, etc., etc. and WARM food, he, he, he.
I sure hope it warms up by then ... we will be leaving home on April 29 and back home on May 3. This might be our last year to have the Shoot where it's been for many, many years. The company that bought the property is extremely worried about fires and people drinking where there are guns. There has never been an issue before with the drinking and guns ... we really are adults even if we dress up in period costume ... I sure hope the Mt. Mazama Mountain Men can find a place that is just as nice or better. There will be observers from the company to see if we are good boys and girls ...
I'm also doing some knitting, beading and crocheting for a Craft Faire in October. I know it sounds like a long way off, but when every thing is hand made it takes time. My friend and I have knit/crochet 2 Yoda Baby Buntings ... beaded little Angel earrings and wrist Rosaries. I have patterns for Ornament covers; I'd like to have between 6-10 done in different designs and colors. My friend will make soap and I have wash/dish clothes that we will sell together. I am very excited, and should be busier than I am right now. There is time, but it has a habit of moving very, very quickly. I WILL GET IT ALL DONE!!!! LOL
I leave you for now with Prayers for Easter. God Bless.
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
More stuff, not all of it nice ...
We had good weather out at Deer Camp. We filled 3 out of 4 tags. Ron did not get his deer. The guys are now out at Elk Camp - it ends fri the 24th, so we'll see if any Elk are brought home.
There are several groups of campers that come to our campground every year and we are like one big family out there. There are jokes played and they can go back and forth between camps during the whole time. Lots of laughs. I left camp 5 days before the end of the season - a week is just about what I can take camping ... they say I'm getting old ... What???? Old ... who me? 67 is not old!!!
There were a total of 200+ croppy caught! After Elk is over we're going to have a really BIG fish fry!!! Love those croppy!!
The weather has dropped since then and we've had several nights of rain lately. We still need rain ... and lots of it ... then we need a good hard freeze to prepare us for snow. Every where I look for weather says that the Pacific Northwest will have above average temperatures this winter. Just not a good thing! If the weather goes no lower than 26 deg we could still get a load of snow. I pray for SNOW!! Several friends plow during the winter to make a bit of extra money. I love winter as long as I can stay WARM ... LOL
It seems that I gather orphans. I have a girlfriend from Boston staying with me since her husband passed away and now very good friends from So. Cal are looking to come up and stay until they can get back on their feet. I've already scoped out where they can park the camper and get hooked up here. M will find a job while she's going to (online) school to learn Medical Transcription. I'm sooo pulling for her. Her husband (B) is medically retired but is willing to help out with things that need to get done around the property. Looking forward to seeing them again. Things are definitely in the works, they would like to be here in 2-3 months. I can keep the ground clear of snow until they arrive ... I know I'm nuts, but I really like to shovel snow ... really!
I got bad news today ... SueAnn, my 13 yr old dog had a growth removed last week; the biopsy on the lump was cancerous. There was a small part of the lump left, but in the location the lump was, I can see how a bit could be missed. For now I will watch her. She is the love of my life and I will take care of her until she can't any more. It is just heartbreaking for me ... I'll let this topic drop for now ...
Fall chores are slowly getting done, the hoses being put away, the camper being winterized too. The garden (LOL, LOL, LOL) needs to be cleaned up. I have to find a place to put my compost pile before I start cleaning the garden ... but I need a container of some sort ... or build one out of pallets ... no matter what, I needed it last week ... LOL - this too will get done ... or not. Then a big messy inside winter job - cleaning the wood stove (that should have been done a couple of weeks ago) and the wood box on the front porch ... and loading it up. By the time I'm done with those chores, I don't need the stove ... LOL. I've been picking up pine cones to use as fire starters - they work really well. I should have enough wood for the winter months ... surely hope so! Next year we will have to get wood for 4-5 cords for next winter. I do use a lot of wood - I hate being cold!!! Besides, the stove is so old that it's hard to set the damper, so it usually ends up being warmer in here than I really like, but I crack windows to help.
I'm going to let this post sink in ... I need to get back to my knitting ... LOL.
Blessed Be ya'll !
There are several groups of campers that come to our campground every year and we are like one big family out there. There are jokes played and they can go back and forth between camps during the whole time. Lots of laughs. I left camp 5 days before the end of the season - a week is just about what I can take camping ... they say I'm getting old ... What???? Old ... who me? 67 is not old!!!
There were a total of 200+ croppy caught! After Elk is over we're going to have a really BIG fish fry!!! Love those croppy!!
The weather has dropped since then and we've had several nights of rain lately. We still need rain ... and lots of it ... then we need a good hard freeze to prepare us for snow. Every where I look for weather says that the Pacific Northwest will have above average temperatures this winter. Just not a good thing! If the weather goes no lower than 26 deg we could still get a load of snow. I pray for SNOW!! Several friends plow during the winter to make a bit of extra money. I love winter as long as I can stay WARM ... LOL
It seems that I gather orphans. I have a girlfriend from Boston staying with me since her husband passed away and now very good friends from So. Cal are looking to come up and stay until they can get back on their feet. I've already scoped out where they can park the camper and get hooked up here. M will find a job while she's going to (online) school to learn Medical Transcription. I'm sooo pulling for her. Her husband (B) is medically retired but is willing to help out with things that need to get done around the property. Looking forward to seeing them again. Things are definitely in the works, they would like to be here in 2-3 months. I can keep the ground clear of snow until they arrive ... I know I'm nuts, but I really like to shovel snow ... really!
I got bad news today ... SueAnn, my 13 yr old dog had a growth removed last week; the biopsy on the lump was cancerous. There was a small part of the lump left, but in the location the lump was, I can see how a bit could be missed. For now I will watch her. She is the love of my life and I will take care of her until she can't any more. It is just heartbreaking for me ... I'll let this topic drop for now ...
Fall chores are slowly getting done, the hoses being put away, the camper being winterized too. The garden (LOL, LOL, LOL) needs to be cleaned up. I have to find a place to put my compost pile before I start cleaning the garden ... but I need a container of some sort ... or build one out of pallets ... no matter what, I needed it last week ... LOL - this too will get done ... or not. Then a big messy inside winter job - cleaning the wood stove (that should have been done a couple of weeks ago) and the wood box on the front porch ... and loading it up. By the time I'm done with those chores, I don't need the stove ... LOL. I've been picking up pine cones to use as fire starters - they work really well. I should have enough wood for the winter months ... surely hope so! Next year we will have to get wood for 4-5 cords for next winter. I do use a lot of wood - I hate being cold!!! Besides, the stove is so old that it's hard to set the damper, so it usually ends up being warmer in here than I really like, but I crack windows to help.
I'm going to let this post sink in ... I need to get back to my knitting ... LOL.
Blessed Be ya'll !
Monday, September 8, 2014
Silence ...
I've been silent on sooo many things since I last posted ...
I've gone camping several times and have had a blast! Now our group is preparing for Deer Camp starting on Sept. 30. Opening day is Oct 4, but due to many people having discovered our campground, we need to get there almost a week early. It is a small campground run by the BLM and it has the friendliest Hosts I've ever run across.
The Michael Brown case is a joke. MY belief is that a punk got what he deserved. I don't care what color he is!!
Two beheaded journalists, and the Obamination has no respect ...
9/11 is on Thursday of this week ... I wonder how prepared the govt is to prevent anything from happening ... I bet, not much! I don't want anything to happen, but if it did, I really don't think the govt would wake up ... nor care ...
I've been following too many news stories lately, but I am scared of my govt and what it won't do to save America and her people. The world doesn't trust the admin and are laughing at us ...
Hopefully I can get back into my crafts; knitting, beading and sewing and stop this incessant "watching the news". In one way I wish I could be a bit more oblivious to world events, but I can't let myself ignore the facts ... I am scared!
Next time I'll be in a better frame of mind and promise to have more fun!
Blessed Be
I've gone camping several times and have had a blast! Now our group is preparing for Deer Camp starting on Sept. 30. Opening day is Oct 4, but due to many people having discovered our campground, we need to get there almost a week early. It is a small campground run by the BLM and it has the friendliest Hosts I've ever run across.
The Michael Brown case is a joke. MY belief is that a punk got what he deserved. I don't care what color he is!!
Two beheaded journalists, and the Obamination has no respect ...
9/11 is on Thursday of this week ... I wonder how prepared the govt is to prevent anything from happening ... I bet, not much! I don't want anything to happen, but if it did, I really don't think the govt would wake up ... nor care ...
I've been following too many news stories lately, but I am scared of my govt and what it won't do to save America and her people. The world doesn't trust the admin and are laughing at us ...
Hopefully I can get back into my crafts; knitting, beading and sewing and stop this incessant "watching the news". In one way I wish I could be a bit more oblivious to world events, but I can't let myself ignore the facts ... I am scared!
Next time I'll be in a better frame of mind and promise to have more fun!
Blessed Be
Saturday, June 21, 2014
Saturday morning ...
I got up a bit late (9:30), even for me, but my back hurt like heck and I didn't want to do anything. But once I'm awake I can't get comfortable so I rolled out slowly. I had a note on my calendar to MOW ... ugh! But it had to be done. I'm trying to revive an almost dead patch of grass, but it's going to take some work ...
I retrieved the mower from my car port ... needed gas ... went to find the little gas can - no where to be found! I stopped by Dale's house and found my old one. While I was rummaging through my shed, I noticed a thousand ants crawling around ... Oh, sh*t!! ... through the house to the back porch to get some ant killer ... set 3 of them around and will hope for the best. Got gas and a quart of oil, filled the mower with gas but didn't quite need oil yet ...
The yard isn't that big but the whole thing took about 2 hours ... I can normally mow in about 20-30 minutes ... gas can, ants, oil ... 3 ring circus and there is only one of me ... LOL!
The sky is a bit cloudy so it wasn't too hot to mow, but I probably would have done it even if it was 80 and cloudless! I really needed to get it done.
Stopped at the PO and my birthday money was there ... happy dance ... and the two screens for my dehydrator was there too. Now I just need the dehydrator itself - hopefully it will be there on Monday or Tuesday.
I should also go wash the Jeep, but my back needs a rest for a while. We'll see if it gets done today or not. I like washing the Jeep in cloudy weather so there aren't a ton of streaks ... It will get an oil change tomorrow ...
My chickens are on strike so I only see eggs once in a great while. I have two that lay the green eggs and one of them have found a great nest under my steps to the house! I found one of my big spoons will just reach into the nest to get it - then I have to be careful not to lose it out of the spoon ... haven't yet, but I can see it coming. It's taken 1 1/2 weeks to get 4 eggs ... these weather changes don't help!
I need to go gather up all the stuff that has to go back in the camper - its all sitting on my front porch wood box and I'm running out of room.
Have a great weekend everyone!!
I retrieved the mower from my car port ... needed gas ... went to find the little gas can - no where to be found! I stopped by Dale's house and found my old one. While I was rummaging through my shed, I noticed a thousand ants crawling around ... Oh, sh*t!! ... through the house to the back porch to get some ant killer ... set 3 of them around and will hope for the best. Got gas and a quart of oil, filled the mower with gas but didn't quite need oil yet ...
The yard isn't that big but the whole thing took about 2 hours ... I can normally mow in about 20-30 minutes ... gas can, ants, oil ... 3 ring circus and there is only one of me ... LOL!
The sky is a bit cloudy so it wasn't too hot to mow, but I probably would have done it even if it was 80 and cloudless! I really needed to get it done.
Stopped at the PO and my birthday money was there ... happy dance ... and the two screens for my dehydrator was there too. Now I just need the dehydrator itself - hopefully it will be there on Monday or Tuesday.
I should also go wash the Jeep, but my back needs a rest for a while. We'll see if it gets done today or not. I like washing the Jeep in cloudy weather so there aren't a ton of streaks ... It will get an oil change tomorrow ...
My chickens are on strike so I only see eggs once in a great while. I have two that lay the green eggs and one of them have found a great nest under my steps to the house! I found one of my big spoons will just reach into the nest to get it - then I have to be careful not to lose it out of the spoon ... haven't yet, but I can see it coming. It's taken 1 1/2 weeks to get 4 eggs ... these weather changes don't help!
I need to go gather up all the stuff that has to go back in the camper - its all sitting on my front porch wood box and I'm running out of room.
Have a great weekend everyone!!
Saturday, June 14, 2014
I think I can breathe now ...
It's not that I've been holding my breath, but there sure have been a lot of times where I wanted to. My friend Ron, has had quite a few problems with his '72 Bronco ... it's still a Ford ... LOL. New parts needed, parts not in stock, wrong parts, broken new parts - I think that covers it for now, and hope he can get it put back together without any more issues ... fingers crossed and prayers said. I've been running back and forth to town with him (he's paid for gas) to get parts, exchange parts, to pick up out of stock parts.
... and yesterday we went to the local "Stand Down". That's when the military hands out new and used military issue socks, thermals, shirts, jackets, back packs and pretty much what you can think of. The doors open at 8, but in order to now having to wait all day you want to get there early ... We were there by 6:30 am ... I had to get up at 5, but missed it by about 30 min, so only had 30 min to get ready. That's not easy when you're still asleep ... LOL. So we had 1 1/2 hr to wait in the morning cold and in the shade no less. You get a number and they call that so you can register. The you get to walk around all the booths set up for Lion Club vision, VA homeless help, The Klamath Tribes, the Library and a ton more services offered here in the Klamath Basin. The give out can coolers, pens & pencils, pens & pencils, books to read and books of benefits, did mentions that there was a lot of pens & pencils ... after you had your registration form signed by all these groups, you get in line to pick out the surplus items that you'd like. After that ... you can go home. You do get help from the Boy Scouts and active duty personnel - thank goodness because neither Ron nor I could carry the bundles we had accumulated ...
Once we got back home I have to get rid of some old things so I had room for the new stuff. For some reason I ended up with a Parka, trench coat, and 3 other jackets - where the dicksons I'm putting them is still a mystery.
My other friends, Dale & Candy went camping with the Moose Lodge's Camping Club this weekend. They are only about 6 or 7 miles from home - we stay close because the gas price is getting worse and worse, up to anywhere from $3.79 to $4.10 in our area.
I'm trying to recuperate from all the running to and from town, the waiting and the carrying of stuff yesterday, and the screwed up computer. The place that sold me the new computer and not even half ass reloaded things really SCREWED things up bad. I will not go back to them - EVER!!! I think that I'll let my Son-in-law's company fix it long distance from now on. I couldn't get my old computer fixed because it was close or over 9 yrs old. After I bought a new revamped computer was when a shit load of problems started ... they did not load my firewall or anti-virus programs so guess what happened within 2 days ... yup, major mess. I went and picked up my old tower because it still has all my information on it and I really don't trust those guys after all the problems I've had.
I've been on several camping trips so far and they are always nice. I've slowed down on my knitting because I haven't had time to enjoy it and am just too tired at night to work on any of my projects ... I'm now going to get back into it again - I really, really enjoy it and it helps slow down my brain - as if it goes too fast anyways ... LOL!!
Enough for now, but I did want to tell a bit of what's been going on. I didn't want every one to think I fell off the edge ...
The weather was sooo nice and warm last week but today and for the next few days it is suppose to be cool. We had frost / freeze warnings the last 2 nights ... run out and cover all the new shoots that have come up. I'm not getting the sprouting that I was expecting, but maybe I just need to hold my horses and wait a while longer ... LOL. I'm hoping it warms up again so the little shoots can grow and the ones still not showing will appear.
Hope every one has a nice day, week, month ... life!!
... and yesterday we went to the local "Stand Down". That's when the military hands out new and used military issue socks, thermals, shirts, jackets, back packs and pretty much what you can think of. The doors open at 8, but in order to now having to wait all day you want to get there early ... We were there by 6:30 am ... I had to get up at 5, but missed it by about 30 min, so only had 30 min to get ready. That's not easy when you're still asleep ... LOL. So we had 1 1/2 hr to wait in the morning cold and in the shade no less. You get a number and they call that so you can register. The you get to walk around all the booths set up for Lion Club vision, VA homeless help, The Klamath Tribes, the Library and a ton more services offered here in the Klamath Basin. The give out can coolers, pens & pencils, pens & pencils, books to read and books of benefits, did mentions that there was a lot of pens & pencils ... after you had your registration form signed by all these groups, you get in line to pick out the surplus items that you'd like. After that ... you can go home. You do get help from the Boy Scouts and active duty personnel - thank goodness because neither Ron nor I could carry the bundles we had accumulated ...
Once we got back home I have to get rid of some old things so I had room for the new stuff. For some reason I ended up with a Parka, trench coat, and 3 other jackets - where the dicksons I'm putting them is still a mystery.
My other friends, Dale & Candy went camping with the Moose Lodge's Camping Club this weekend. They are only about 6 or 7 miles from home - we stay close because the gas price is getting worse and worse, up to anywhere from $3.79 to $4.10 in our area.
I'm trying to recuperate from all the running to and from town, the waiting and the carrying of stuff yesterday, and the screwed up computer. The place that sold me the new computer and not even half ass reloaded things really SCREWED things up bad. I will not go back to them - EVER!!! I think that I'll let my Son-in-law's company fix it long distance from now on. I couldn't get my old computer fixed because it was close or over 9 yrs old. After I bought a new revamped computer was when a shit load of problems started ... they did not load my firewall or anti-virus programs so guess what happened within 2 days ... yup, major mess. I went and picked up my old tower because it still has all my information on it and I really don't trust those guys after all the problems I've had.
I've been on several camping trips so far and they are always nice. I've slowed down on my knitting because I haven't had time to enjoy it and am just too tired at night to work on any of my projects ... I'm now going to get back into it again - I really, really enjoy it and it helps slow down my brain - as if it goes too fast anyways ... LOL!!
Enough for now, but I did want to tell a bit of what's been going on. I didn't want every one to think I fell off the edge ...
The weather was sooo nice and warm last week but today and for the next few days it is suppose to be cool. We had frost / freeze warnings the last 2 nights ... run out and cover all the new shoots that have come up. I'm not getting the sprouting that I was expecting, but maybe I just need to hold my horses and wait a while longer ... LOL. I'm hoping it warms up again so the little shoots can grow and the ones still not showing will appear.
Hope every one has a nice day, week, month ... life!!
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Christmas Eve
I'm listening to Christmas music on the television and wrapping presents. It is peaceful, warm and fuzzy and I love it. There aren't many gifts this year - too many things have happened that cost money - but the people the gifts are for understand; times are tough for them too.
I've tried calling my Mom a bunch of times, but she was either out visiting with friends or enjoying the friendships of the people at her assisted living facility. There is a 9 hr difference in time, so I can't keep calling throughout the day. It's 6:30 pm here and 3:30 am in Denmark. I will call her tomorrow morning and hope to catch her.
I have to be up early tomorrow anyway, so I will call again ... I need to start my Scalloped Potatoes around 10 am to have them ready for dinner at 1pm. While the potatoes are baking I'll hop in the shower and get dressed. Then scoop up the bag with the gifts, grab the potatoes and off I go ... I'm going to Dale's parents house with all the other misfits ... LOL. We always have a wonderful time.
I found out that the only gas station in my little community has closed - bummer - the nearest one now is about 9 miles away. The people there aren't the friendliest and the place is dirty ... so I will have to drive at least 12 miles or so to get gas. It a real bummer since all the summer campers depends on it, and the hunters in the Fall. There is still the Keno Store for supplies, but there is NO gas nor propane. The tractor store got a propane station so that's a relief. I'm not sure why the they're closing, but someone said it was due to insurance ... as in ObamaScare ... now why doesn't that surprise me? I'm very, very sorry to see the station - and convenience store - closed. There was no gas station when I first moved here, but oh boy, were we happy to see it open.
I sure do wish we would get some more snow - the dirty patches just don't count for a White Christmas, but I'm happy and grateful that I'm alive to growl about it ... LOL
Merry Christmas to all...
(((Hugs)))
I've tried calling my Mom a bunch of times, but she was either out visiting with friends or enjoying the friendships of the people at her assisted living facility. There is a 9 hr difference in time, so I can't keep calling throughout the day. It's 6:30 pm here and 3:30 am in Denmark. I will call her tomorrow morning and hope to catch her.
I have to be up early tomorrow anyway, so I will call again ... I need to start my Scalloped Potatoes around 10 am to have them ready for dinner at 1pm. While the potatoes are baking I'll hop in the shower and get dressed. Then scoop up the bag with the gifts, grab the potatoes and off I go ... I'm going to Dale's parents house with all the other misfits ... LOL. We always have a wonderful time.
I found out that the only gas station in my little community has closed - bummer - the nearest one now is about 9 miles away. The people there aren't the friendliest and the place is dirty ... so I will have to drive at least 12 miles or so to get gas. It a real bummer since all the summer campers depends on it, and the hunters in the Fall. There is still the Keno Store for supplies, but there is NO gas nor propane. The tractor store got a propane station so that's a relief. I'm not sure why the they're closing, but someone said it was due to insurance ... as in ObamaScare ... now why doesn't that surprise me? I'm very, very sorry to see the station - and convenience store - closed. There was no gas station when I first moved here, but oh boy, were we happy to see it open.
I sure do wish we would get some more snow - the dirty patches just don't count for a White Christmas, but I'm happy and grateful that I'm alive to growl about it ... LOL
Merry Christmas to all...
(((Hugs)))
Saturday, October 26, 2013
OK, it's been wayyy too long ...
I'm not quite sure where life was when I posted last ... I was getting ready to pull out of the driveway. The trip to the campsite and set up was uneventful, but it did start to rain while I was getting gas in the truck ... but it stopped while I was driving out. Thank goodness! I hate setting up camp in the rain.
There were a couple of days with wild winds, up to 60-80 mpg gusts!! And the rain ... that was after set-up so it's easier to deal with ... LOL For the first 2-3 days we lived without the canopy covering the picnic table; it was just way too windy. When the winds finally stopped their erratic ways, we started to climb in temps ... nice, we hit the lower 70's for several days ... gave everything a chance to dry out! Woohoo! It then dropped down to the normal fall weather.
Opening day was on Sat. 28th of Sept. The hunters were there, but the bucks must have taken a vacation as all anyone saw were does. A few hunters got lucky, but most didn't. There a a bunch of empty freezers for the winter ... even Elk Season was sparse.
After I came home on Oct. 2, I spent a couple of days just resting ... it is beginning to wear me out to do a long camping trip (8 days) but I will continue to go until I just can't drag myself out into the woods ... LOL. That is a long time off, but I can still be worn out when I come home ... LOL
The camper was cleared out, everything dumped that needed to be dumped ... the water lines blown out so nothing freezes. There are still a few things that need to be put back in the camper, but that's no big deal as the camper is tucked into bed not too far from the house, like 50 feet ... LOL I even Suspended my insurance while she sits ... now I have to remember to reinstate ins at the end of April ...
I've been doing winter prep chores around here so that there will be no mishaps to deal with when there is 4 feet of snow on the ground! I've rolled up hoses, put tools away, got the vent in the hall way replaced (no stepping over bowls) and am waiting for the temps to drop a bit more before turning on the heat lamp in the (well) pump house. I need to lower the bulb so it is close to the lines coming out of the ground by the well shaft - no biggie. The outside faucet is off, but not wrapped and covered - there really is still time for that! I also cleaned out the wood stove, the wood box and reloaded it. It is ready for fires ... I've only lit it once but the darn thing burns so hot that I need windows open so I'm waiting until the temps during the day reach 40-45 and below.
This is what's still going on - helping friends and neighbors winterize until no more can be done ... I've also been following all the ups and downs of DC and about the only thing I can do now is spout my feelings at the TV and shake my head!
I finished the shoulder wrap I've been knitting for my Mom ... I still need to weave in all the loose ends, but then it will be ready to mail ... I'll again try to take a picture and post it ...
Have a great Fall and do your winterizing early!
(((Hugs)))
Me
There were a couple of days with wild winds, up to 60-80 mpg gusts!! And the rain ... that was after set-up so it's easier to deal with ... LOL For the first 2-3 days we lived without the canopy covering the picnic table; it was just way too windy. When the winds finally stopped their erratic ways, we started to climb in temps ... nice, we hit the lower 70's for several days ... gave everything a chance to dry out! Woohoo! It then dropped down to the normal fall weather.
Opening day was on Sat. 28th of Sept. The hunters were there, but the bucks must have taken a vacation as all anyone saw were does. A few hunters got lucky, but most didn't. There a a bunch of empty freezers for the winter ... even Elk Season was sparse.
After I came home on Oct. 2, I spent a couple of days just resting ... it is beginning to wear me out to do a long camping trip (8 days) but I will continue to go until I just can't drag myself out into the woods ... LOL. That is a long time off, but I can still be worn out when I come home ... LOL
The camper was cleared out, everything dumped that needed to be dumped ... the water lines blown out so nothing freezes. There are still a few things that need to be put back in the camper, but that's no big deal as the camper is tucked into bed not too far from the house, like 50 feet ... LOL I even Suspended my insurance while she sits ... now I have to remember to reinstate ins at the end of April ...
I've been doing winter prep chores around here so that there will be no mishaps to deal with when there is 4 feet of snow on the ground! I've rolled up hoses, put tools away, got the vent in the hall way replaced (no stepping over bowls) and am waiting for the temps to drop a bit more before turning on the heat lamp in the (well) pump house. I need to lower the bulb so it is close to the lines coming out of the ground by the well shaft - no biggie. The outside faucet is off, but not wrapped and covered - there really is still time for that! I also cleaned out the wood stove, the wood box and reloaded it. It is ready for fires ... I've only lit it once but the darn thing burns so hot that I need windows open so I'm waiting until the temps during the day reach 40-45 and below.
This is what's still going on - helping friends and neighbors winterize until no more can be done ... I've also been following all the ups and downs of DC and about the only thing I can do now is spout my feelings at the TV and shake my head!
I finished the shoulder wrap I've been knitting for my Mom ... I still need to weave in all the loose ends, but then it will be ready to mail ... I'll again try to take a picture and post it ...
Have a great Fall and do your winterizing early!
(((Hugs)))
Me
Monday, September 23, 2013
Here we go again ...
Not water this time ... it's another camping trip, the last of the season - Deer Camp. I will be out there at least 7 days, maybe 10 - it depends on the weather and more how I feel ... it is fall and getting cold so the arthritis acts up. The camper is packed with food and definitely warm winter clothes - we also have a warming tent that will get you out of the wind - there is always wind out there - and a heater to help you thaw out if necessary. OK, I need to pack the boots too!!! Don't let me forget ... , oh and the ice chests ... I'd better go move the rest into the camper ... LOL
I have the Quad trailer here so all I have to do in the morning is hook up, stop for gas and hit the road. I'd like it to be early, but I know myself - I have to have a couple of cups of coffee and something to eat before I do anything, but I do want to try to get up by 7. Hahahahahahahaha ... boy do I know myself ... maybe 7:30 ... that just sounds better.
I will see you all when I get back ... a day or two after ...
Have a happy week
(((Hugs)))
I have the Quad trailer here so all I have to do in the morning is hook up, stop for gas and hit the road. I'd like it to be early, but I know myself - I have to have a couple of cups of coffee and something to eat before I do anything, but I do want to try to get up by 7. Hahahahahahahaha ... boy do I know myself ... maybe 7:30 ... that just sounds better.
I will see you all when I get back ... a day or two after ...
Have a happy week
(((Hugs)))
Friday, September 13, 2013
More on water ...
I now have all the supplies and Dale will pickup the tank today. I was also told that to save a bit of money I could buy the red-black-green pump cable separately and using 10 gauge for the red & black, but 12 gauge for the green ... It did save me money! The pre twisted cable was $1.83/ft but purchasing the wiring separately with the red & black running 49 cents per foot and the green 12 gauge running 29 cents a foot. That totals $1.27 per foot. Since the wires will be in conduit it doesn't matter if it's twisted or not.
I also picked up 4 - 90 deg angle pipe for the conduit. $1.17/ea.
I'm sure all this technical electrical (LOL) stuff is making your head spin, it's making my head spin too, but it's a big deal to me ... LOL. Saturday, tomorrow, should be "restoring water day" Wahoo!!!
I'm also thinking of Deer Camp ... trying to gather my mind on that so I won't be scattered when putting the camper together ... I am sooo looking forward to having water so I can do some laundry! I still have the dirty stuff from the Labor Day camping trip sitting there staring at me, and having added regular daily dirty stuff since the 2nd (No Water Day) I have quite a pile - and Susan too!
I am sooo looking forward to camp for 10 days to clear my mind of all problems. Oh yeah!!!
I also ordered the vent lid so my hallway isn't the shower anymore - it should be here any day.
I'm tired just rereading my post, so I will let you go for now. Have a wonderful day and future.
(((Hugs)))
I also picked up 4 - 90 deg angle pipe for the conduit. $1.17/ea.
I'm sure all this technical electrical (LOL) stuff is making your head spin, it's making my head spin too, but it's a big deal to me ... LOL. Saturday, tomorrow, should be "restoring water day" Wahoo!!!
I'm also thinking of Deer Camp ... trying to gather my mind on that so I won't be scattered when putting the camper together ... I am sooo looking forward to having water so I can do some laundry! I still have the dirty stuff from the Labor Day camping trip sitting there staring at me, and having added regular daily dirty stuff since the 2nd (No Water Day) I have quite a pile - and Susan too!
I am sooo looking forward to camp for 10 days to clear my mind of all problems. Oh yeah!!!
I also ordered the vent lid so my hallway isn't the shower anymore - it should be here any day.
I'm tired just rereading my post, so I will let you go for now. Have a wonderful day and future.
(((Hugs)))
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Good Grief ... (OMG #2)
Well, no pun intended, it is NOT the pump. I had a pump company come out and do an analysis on the whole mess ... and we are not getting 220v to the pump ...
There is a dead wire somewhere in the 'run' from the tank to the breaker box. Right now we will run the new conduit and wire along the fence so we can have water. Later we will dig down and put the new stuff in the trench.
Mike, from the pump co., tested the pump by hooking up to his generator and we had water!!! We flushed the toilet and filled every container we had. I'm also still hooked up to my neighbors spigot, love my neighbors!! ... and we are still using the camper as our 2nd bathroom. I can turn it around and dump the black tank whenever I need to sooo ...
I need to run 180-190 FEET of pump cable - the 3 wire stuff - from the pump to the breaker box. Cable costs $1.83 per foot at Home Depot = $350 appx. Okayyyy
I need 1" conduit to run the wire - PVC grey stuff - that's about $2.75 per 10 foot length = appx $55
AND I need a new pressure tank. The old one is over 200 gals, which I don't need - Mike told me I can do with an 81 gal tank. = appx $350.
It really should be buried 18" deep for 180-190 feet. I need an estimate for this one ... won't be cheep up here on my rocky acres. I almost don't want to know, but I have to for my grant application.
The work, except the trench, can be done by Dale and I - I'm sure there will be other neighbors getting into the action too. We'd like to get it done before Deer Camp so I can go ... and so that Susan won't be here alone without real running water!!
I also ordered the 14" x 14" vent lid to replace the one in my hallway. The one I have is so old and cracked that we can take a shower under it when it rains ... no thanks, I prefer my real shower - with real water from the well ... LOL
I'm having a "good" day, how about you?
(((Hugs))) to all
There is a dead wire somewhere in the 'run' from the tank to the breaker box. Right now we will run the new conduit and wire along the fence so we can have water. Later we will dig down and put the new stuff in the trench.
Mike, from the pump co., tested the pump by hooking up to his generator and we had water!!! We flushed the toilet and filled every container we had. I'm also still hooked up to my neighbors spigot, love my neighbors!! ... and we are still using the camper as our 2nd bathroom. I can turn it around and dump the black tank whenever I need to sooo ...
I need to run 180-190 FEET of pump cable - the 3 wire stuff - from the pump to the breaker box. Cable costs $1.83 per foot at Home Depot = $350 appx. Okayyyy
I need 1" conduit to run the wire - PVC grey stuff - that's about $2.75 per 10 foot length = appx $55
AND I need a new pressure tank. The old one is over 200 gals, which I don't need - Mike told me I can do with an 81 gal tank. = appx $350.
It really should be buried 18" deep for 180-190 feet. I need an estimate for this one ... won't be cheep up here on my rocky acres. I almost don't want to know, but I have to for my grant application.
The work, except the trench, can be done by Dale and I - I'm sure there will be other neighbors getting into the action too. We'd like to get it done before Deer Camp so I can go ... and so that Susan won't be here alone without real running water!!
I also ordered the 14" x 14" vent lid to replace the one in my hallway. The one I have is so old and cracked that we can take a shower under it when it rains ... no thanks, I prefer my real shower - with real water from the well ... LOL
I'm having a "good" day, how about you?
(((Hugs))) to all
Sunday, September 8, 2013
O M G ...
I'm not having a good September ...Well, the 1st and 2nd were wonderful after a week of camping! Wednesday morning we had no water! I was stupefied ... this happens to other people ... well I've just become other people ... hmmm, nice.
My friend Dale stopped after work and took a look at all the gadgets and gizmo's in the pump house. There was power to the pump, but the pump wouldn't start. I checked fuses, Dale checked fuses ... no pump. Dale brought me a 15-20 gal container of water to use ... my neighbor has let me attach a hose to one of their spigots ... always love your neighbors!
Thursday morning I started to phone around to see if I could get some help from the community or the state ... I live on less than $1000 a month ... I must have made 25 phone calls and no one knew of any help anywhere for a burned out well pump ... funny, but 1/3 to 1/2 of Klamath County is on wells ... what do people do? I can't be the only "poor" person whose pump has gone belly up ... ?
In my journey of phone calls, I found 211.org ... you can also just dial 211, and whatever your problem is they can lead you to someone who can help ... wonderful. I just surprised me who it was - the USDA Rural Development Dept. It was also the only place in the state of Oregon who could help. They have very low interest loans, or in my super low income state, they have grants. The lady I spoke with sent out the loan/grant package Thursday night so I am hoping it will be here tomorrow. I think I have to get 2 estimates to return with other information, but that's ok, I'm already working on that.
In the mean time we are doing what we can to survive ... bathing is the hardest ... sponge baths only do so much, but we have other neighbors who have offered their showers to us ... we WILL take advantage of their generosity - LOL. Laundry is OK for now, but eventually we will need to wash some things ... if we can get water by the end of the week we're OK, but after that ...
What is sucky about this is that I'm suppose to be getting ready to leave for Deer Camp on the 24th for 10 days. Not sure I'll make it this year, but we'll see. I hope the grant doesn't take forever to be processed - that will be the deciding factor as to whether I go or not ... Maybe I can scan and email it to start and then follow up with the filled out paperwork ... I'll ask, all they can say is 'no' and I'm no worse off ...
I'll keep everyone posted about the well situation ... thank God it isn't the middle of winter!!
Hugs to you all
My friend Dale stopped after work and took a look at all the gadgets and gizmo's in the pump house. There was power to the pump, but the pump wouldn't start. I checked fuses, Dale checked fuses ... no pump. Dale brought me a 15-20 gal container of water to use ... my neighbor has let me attach a hose to one of their spigots ... always love your neighbors!
Thursday morning I started to phone around to see if I could get some help from the community or the state ... I live on less than $1000 a month ... I must have made 25 phone calls and no one knew of any help anywhere for a burned out well pump ... funny, but 1/3 to 1/2 of Klamath County is on wells ... what do people do? I can't be the only "poor" person whose pump has gone belly up ... ?
In my journey of phone calls, I found 211.org ... you can also just dial 211, and whatever your problem is they can lead you to someone who can help ... wonderful. I just surprised me who it was - the USDA Rural Development Dept. It was also the only place in the state of Oregon who could help. They have very low interest loans, or in my super low income state, they have grants. The lady I spoke with sent out the loan/grant package Thursday night so I am hoping it will be here tomorrow. I think I have to get 2 estimates to return with other information, but that's ok, I'm already working on that.
In the mean time we are doing what we can to survive ... bathing is the hardest ... sponge baths only do so much, but we have other neighbors who have offered their showers to us ... we WILL take advantage of their generosity - LOL. Laundry is OK for now, but eventually we will need to wash some things ... if we can get water by the end of the week we're OK, but after that ...
What is sucky about this is that I'm suppose to be getting ready to leave for Deer Camp on the 24th for 10 days. Not sure I'll make it this year, but we'll see. I hope the grant doesn't take forever to be processed - that will be the deciding factor as to whether I go or not ... Maybe I can scan and email it to start and then follow up with the filled out paperwork ... I'll ask, all they can say is 'no' and I'm no worse off ...
I'll keep everyone posted about the well situation ... thank God it isn't the middle of winter!!
Hugs to you all
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Oh my goodness ...
it's been way too long since I posted.
It has been HOT here and very uncomfortable. Hot here is in the 90's, anywhere from 90 to 99 and over is HOT, HOT, HOT!
I've done absolutely nothing on the hugel garden - even in the early mornings it's too warm to start shoveling dirt. I just look at it and wonder when I'm going to get to finish it ...
We, our group, went camping last weekend and had a blast!! Ron and I went up on Wed morning, set up and relaxed in the shade ... it was hot. Dale brought up the 5th wheel later on and Candy and the youngest grandchild, Ben, stayed. Dale had to work on Thursday so he had to wait a day. It was his birthday weekend, so we handed out presents. It was still hot.
Fishing was terrible the whole weekend, so we only had one meal with fish and really nothing to bring home to freeze and enjoy during the winter ... LOL ... if they last that long!
Dale's parents came up on Saturday and spent the afternoon and evening with us. Mom brought Ice Cream and Cake - we were styling it ... The one grand kid and the great grand kid talked Dad into doing some fishing. He's in his 70's, not in the best health, but hasn't fished in at least 20 years. He sat on the dock in a good chair and caught a 13" Catfish! The biggest all weekend! We b-b-q'd steaks with pasta salad and cake & ice cream. We eat better when we are camping ... LOL. Mom & Dad stayed until just before they closed the gate at the campground - 9 pm. It was a wonderful day, full of fun and laughter. Dale cleaned the cat and dropped it at his parents on Monday - a meal for the two of them.
I still haven't dumped the camper - it's too hot! Everything else is out of it ...
We are trying to figure out when the next camping trip will be ... we only have one more due to money before Deer Camp. That starts, I think, on Sept 28 and runs for 12 days. Ron and I will go up the Tuesday before so we can get the sites we want ... two together. It is getting earlier every year because people are discovering that the campground is open for hunting season. I go up for maybe a week, but the guys stay for most of it. If they get a deer early then the rest of the time is "party time".
Any way, back to the next trip - I'm not sure we want to go over Labor Day, but the 24th of Aug is out - a family thing ... LOL. The weekend before is too close, and the weekend after is Labor Day ... so I think we will go Labor Day no matter what ... time will tell.
I will try to not go so long before the next post - I was doing well for a while, twice a week, but then the weather got HOT and I did nothing ... I sure hope these temperatures drop down to the low 80's soon - that's normal for us!
Hope you all stay cool and safe
(((Hugs)))
ps: I still haven't figured out the camera "error message" to get pictures up loaded ...
It has been HOT here and very uncomfortable. Hot here is in the 90's, anywhere from 90 to 99 and over is HOT, HOT, HOT!
I've done absolutely nothing on the hugel garden - even in the early mornings it's too warm to start shoveling dirt. I just look at it and wonder when I'm going to get to finish it ...
We, our group, went camping last weekend and had a blast!! Ron and I went up on Wed morning, set up and relaxed in the shade ... it was hot. Dale brought up the 5th wheel later on and Candy and the youngest grandchild, Ben, stayed. Dale had to work on Thursday so he had to wait a day. It was his birthday weekend, so we handed out presents. It was still hot.
Fishing was terrible the whole weekend, so we only had one meal with fish and really nothing to bring home to freeze and enjoy during the winter ... LOL ... if they last that long!
Dale's parents came up on Saturday and spent the afternoon and evening with us. Mom brought Ice Cream and Cake - we were styling it ... The one grand kid and the great grand kid talked Dad into doing some fishing. He's in his 70's, not in the best health, but hasn't fished in at least 20 years. He sat on the dock in a good chair and caught a 13" Catfish! The biggest all weekend! We b-b-q'd steaks with pasta salad and cake & ice cream. We eat better when we are camping ... LOL. Mom & Dad stayed until just before they closed the gate at the campground - 9 pm. It was a wonderful day, full of fun and laughter. Dale cleaned the cat and dropped it at his parents on Monday - a meal for the two of them.
I still haven't dumped the camper - it's too hot! Everything else is out of it ...
We are trying to figure out when the next camping trip will be ... we only have one more due to money before Deer Camp. That starts, I think, on Sept 28 and runs for 12 days. Ron and I will go up the Tuesday before so we can get the sites we want ... two together. It is getting earlier every year because people are discovering that the campground is open for hunting season. I go up for maybe a week, but the guys stay for most of it. If they get a deer early then the rest of the time is "party time".
Any way, back to the next trip - I'm not sure we want to go over Labor Day, but the 24th of Aug is out - a family thing ... LOL. The weekend before is too close, and the weekend after is Labor Day ... so I think we will go Labor Day no matter what ... time will tell.
I will try to not go so long before the next post - I was doing well for a while, twice a week, but then the weather got HOT and I did nothing ... I sure hope these temperatures drop down to the low 80's soon - that's normal for us!
Hope you all stay cool and safe
(((Hugs)))
ps: I still haven't figured out the camera "error message" to get pictures up loaded ...
Sunday, July 7, 2013
Another day ...
There is a slight breeze and the temperature is just hitting 80. I went out about an hour ago to move some more dirt from the dirt pile to the hugel pile (garden) ... I'm about ready to go out again in a few minutes ... before the sun really hits the pile ... LOL. I can shovel dirt for about 30 minutes and then I need a good rest.
Susan and I planted potatoes a little over a month ago and the plants are about 6-8" tall now ... we haven't looked to see if there are any baby spuds yet, but I doubt it. Maybe in a few weeks?
On the 17th we are going on Dale's birthday camp out, just back up to Topsy, but it is sooo nice up there. Ron and I will leave about 10-11am to get our spots, but the rest of the gang, especially Dale, won't be there until Thursday late afternoon. So looking forward to it.
All of a sudden there are clouds out there ... so I really should go shovel some more dirt. If any of you get bored you can always come help ... LOL.
Had a nice 4th of July. Spent it with friend and little itty bitty fireworks ... had Bratts, baked beans, macaroni salad and there was cake and ice cream for desert ... um ... no room! I hope everyone had a great day and evening and stayed safe.
Hugs to all!
Susan and I planted potatoes a little over a month ago and the plants are about 6-8" tall now ... we haven't looked to see if there are any baby spuds yet, but I doubt it. Maybe in a few weeks?
On the 17th we are going on Dale's birthday camp out, just back up to Topsy, but it is sooo nice up there. Ron and I will leave about 10-11am to get our spots, but the rest of the gang, especially Dale, won't be there until Thursday late afternoon. So looking forward to it.
All of a sudden there are clouds out there ... so I really should go shovel some more dirt. If any of you get bored you can always come help ... LOL.
Had a nice 4th of July. Spent it with friend and little itty bitty fireworks ... had Bratts, baked beans, macaroni salad and there was cake and ice cream for desert ... um ... no room! I hope everyone had a great day and evening and stayed safe.
Hugs to all!
Sunday, June 23, 2013
A little more got done ...
I got a bit more done on the Hugel garden this weekend. Yesterday Dale stopped by with his chain saw and we cut up some more wood (I loaded some, but he did the work) ... woohoo!! ... the pieces are anywhere from 1 1/2 foot to 4 feet. It is just cut to be able to stack nicely and fit into spaces that are open. We (he) then put some dirt on it, and today I brought 2 wheelbarrows full of chicken pen 'stuff' and covered it. Two loads is about all my back will handle at one time ... I'm posting here and after resting up a bit will 'reload' the chicken coop with new straw. Over time they manage to pretty much scratch it all out into the pen ... that's why I have such good 'stuff' ... LOL I have onions that need to be planted, but have no where to put them just yet. I need a good sized container ... maybe I'll go help myself at Dale's house ... if he has any left that he will turn loose of.
I've had one of those pounding headaches for at least 24 hrs. It is slowly going away, but it sure does drain the energy. Yesterday I was sooo woozy that I had trouble doing anything halfway well, but there are things that need to get done no matter what comes along ... and I do rest in between chores ...
Welllll ... I just took a 3 hour break from writing this post ... LOL I dragged my trash can to the street; talked to Dale, when he came down with his, about the size of the garden ... we both think it has enough logs, so now it's more trips with chicken 'stuff' and then a heavy layer of dirt!! We will have to bring in a tractor with a large front bucket so we can dig up more dirt from my south 40 ... LOL Then I need to find a fence so all the deer can't get to the produce! If I get this done quickly, I can put the onions in there ... hmmm ... tomorrow is another day!
I also had a huge salad for dinner and now I'm ready to crawl into my warm fuzzies and watch some TV in bed ... and knit.
(((Hugs)))
I've had one of those pounding headaches for at least 24 hrs. It is slowly going away, but it sure does drain the energy. Yesterday I was sooo woozy that I had trouble doing anything halfway well, but there are things that need to get done no matter what comes along ... and I do rest in between chores ...
Welllll ... I just took a 3 hour break from writing this post ... LOL I dragged my trash can to the street; talked to Dale, when he came down with his, about the size of the garden ... we both think it has enough logs, so now it's more trips with chicken 'stuff' and then a heavy layer of dirt!! We will have to bring in a tractor with a large front bucket so we can dig up more dirt from my south 40 ... LOL Then I need to find a fence so all the deer can't get to the produce! If I get this done quickly, I can put the onions in there ... hmmm ... tomorrow is another day!
I also had a huge salad for dinner and now I'm ready to crawl into my warm fuzzies and watch some TV in bed ... and knit.
(((Hugs)))
Monday, June 17, 2013
Busy as a bee ...
I've been busy (for me) and have gotten a bunch of things done - that's a nice feeling! Of course some of the things I did could have been done a year ago ... LOL.
Last week was my daughter's 45th birthday ... phew, that makes me feel old!! Nine days before that was my birthday, I'm now 6xxxx years old. Nope, not telling!!
On Friday, the 14th (+15th) , the Klamath County 2013 Stand Down took place at the Fairgrounds. The DAV had 2 days of military surplus give away to the local Veterans. I went with a friend, Ron, and he picked up some things he needed. He was really looking for boots, but anything from 8-10 was gone before we got to the table ... bummer. There were tables and tables of goods, from socks in large and small - no medium ... LOL. Shirts, jackets, backpacks, wool blankets, sleeping bags, etc. In another section there were tables of information for services that the Veterans could apply for and get them either for free or for a reduced price.
Ron and I were sooo tired from the waiting, sitting, standing and walking around that when we finally got to his car, we dropped into the seats like stones! It was definitely to bed early for me and I think Ron did the same thing ... we were up at 6 am, so I'm sure he dropped out early too.
Saturday I was absolutely worthless ... I hurt in places that I forgot I even had!! But on Sunday I got some stuff done here at the house. I stretched out the hoses to the various places they go and looked around for some connectors - no luck. I dumped (finally) the camper tanks - it doesn't take long, but I just hate doing it ... ugghhh! I put it back in it's resting place until the next trip - I'm ready to go any time again.
I had over a dozen canning jars that sat out over winter and all but 6 cracked and broke. I got my butt together and picked up all the broken ones so I could (finally) get them in the trash for pickup. These are the ones that have sat for over a year ...
I asked Dale to bring my mower back when he brought down his trashcan ... I mowed the side yard today and have had the sprinkler going for about 4 hours, moving it from place to place. The poor grass won't know what to do with WATER ... this is the first water, except a bit of rain, that has been put on the grass. Oops - bad me!
I'm going to town tomorrow to pick up some things from the market. I hate going to town; I always end up spending at least $100! It's just inevitable.
I'm going to go back to the couch and watch the evening news ... and maybe knit while I do.
(((Hugs)))
Last week was my daughter's 45th birthday ... phew, that makes me feel old!! Nine days before that was my birthday, I'm now 6xxxx years old. Nope, not telling!!
On Friday, the 14th (+15th) , the Klamath County 2013 Stand Down took place at the Fairgrounds. The DAV had 2 days of military surplus give away to the local Veterans. I went with a friend, Ron, and he picked up some things he needed. He was really looking for boots, but anything from 8-10 was gone before we got to the table ... bummer. There were tables and tables of goods, from socks in large and small - no medium ... LOL. Shirts, jackets, backpacks, wool blankets, sleeping bags, etc. In another section there were tables of information for services that the Veterans could apply for and get them either for free or for a reduced price.
Ron and I were sooo tired from the waiting, sitting, standing and walking around that when we finally got to his car, we dropped into the seats like stones! It was definitely to bed early for me and I think Ron did the same thing ... we were up at 6 am, so I'm sure he dropped out early too.
Saturday I was absolutely worthless ... I hurt in places that I forgot I even had!! But on Sunday I got some stuff done here at the house. I stretched out the hoses to the various places they go and looked around for some connectors - no luck. I dumped (finally) the camper tanks - it doesn't take long, but I just hate doing it ... ugghhh! I put it back in it's resting place until the next trip - I'm ready to go any time again.
I had over a dozen canning jars that sat out over winter and all but 6 cracked and broke. I got my butt together and picked up all the broken ones so I could (finally) get them in the trash for pickup. These are the ones that have sat for over a year ...
I asked Dale to bring my mower back when he brought down his trashcan ... I mowed the side yard today and have had the sprinkler going for about 4 hours, moving it from place to place. The poor grass won't know what to do with WATER ... this is the first water, except a bit of rain, that has been put on the grass. Oops - bad me!
I'm going to town tomorrow to pick up some things from the market. I hate going to town; I always end up spending at least $100! It's just inevitable.
I'm going to go back to the couch and watch the evening news ... and maybe knit while I do.
(((Hugs)))
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Now that I'm older ...
I celebrated my birthday by going camping - it's an annual event. Both the birthday, LOL, and the camping trip. Our little group have certain events that always included a camping trip, and we love it. We can't afford a nice dinner out for all our birthdays, but we can afford camping! The sad part is that only 2 out of 5 have summer birthdays the rest are one in January, one February and the last one in November and those are not good for camping.
In order to get the two campsites we really like, two of us left on Wednesday am, but still didn't get our sites ... The campground is a small one and there are only 13 available sites. People are learning about our favorite place and it's getting tough to get our spots. We at least need 2 sites together as we camp as one big happy family.
I've had lots of birthday wishes on my FB page and I appreciate all the people that posted. I love my friends & family.
After getting home from camping the next day's activity always includes a trip to the market. As usual there is a prescription to fill, and also to replace some of the things taken to camp. We also found a potato pot for $5 and proceeded to plant them this morning. We also stopped at the local nursery and bought some tomato plants and a little pot with 2 Cantaloupe plants in it. Our planting season here in Southern Oregon is short, but we make do. The Hugel garden is still only half way done, so it won't be useful until the end of the season, so next year will be it for that garden!!
The temp outside in the carport is 78 right now at 1 pm. The temps are going to keep climbing until this weekend where it is suppose to reach the very upper 80's and lower 90's. This is about 10-15 degrees above normal for us ... it has definitely hit Summer Mode. I need my mower back from Dale so I can cut the 12" high weeds before I disappear in it when walking across the yard ... LOL
I got my Camper Renewal in the mail yesterday ... Ugghh! $114.75 ... it is for two years, but still, it's hard to come up with all at once when on a fixed income ... no more whining ... !
I'll leave you now with all the wisdom of my 66 years ... LOL
(((Hugs)))
In order to get the two campsites we really like, two of us left on Wednesday am, but still didn't get our sites ... The campground is a small one and there are only 13 available sites. People are learning about our favorite place and it's getting tough to get our spots. We at least need 2 sites together as we camp as one big happy family.
I've had lots of birthday wishes on my FB page and I appreciate all the people that posted. I love my friends & family.
After getting home from camping the next day's activity always includes a trip to the market. As usual there is a prescription to fill, and also to replace some of the things taken to camp. We also found a potato pot for $5 and proceeded to plant them this morning. We also stopped at the local nursery and bought some tomato plants and a little pot with 2 Cantaloupe plants in it. Our planting season here in Southern Oregon is short, but we make do. The Hugel garden is still only half way done, so it won't be useful until the end of the season, so next year will be it for that garden!!
The temp outside in the carport is 78 right now at 1 pm. The temps are going to keep climbing until this weekend where it is suppose to reach the very upper 80's and lower 90's. This is about 10-15 degrees above normal for us ... it has definitely hit Summer Mode. I need my mower back from Dale so I can cut the 12" high weeds before I disappear in it when walking across the yard ... LOL
I got my Camper Renewal in the mail yesterday ... Ugghh! $114.75 ... it is for two years, but still, it's hard to come up with all at once when on a fixed income ... no more whining ... !
I'll leave you now with all the wisdom of my 66 years ... LOL
(((Hugs)))
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
... and I'm off!
I've been packing the truck camper for a few days now and all but the last-minute-stuff is on board. I have a list and it works very well for me. Of course during the loading I always seem to find other stuff that I absolutely have to take ... just in case ... LOL. Oops, I also need to load the canopy frame. See, it's not easy for me to get my butt moving in several different directions!
It's just about 10 and all I need to do here at the house is let the chickens out and take a shower - oh yes and water the plants, and of course fill the camper with water ... then on the way out of town I need to stop for gasoline, ice and to top off the propane tank.
Hopefully by the time I get to the campground I will have everything I need. If it's really important, I can call Dale and he will get it from my house and bring it out, but I doubt I'll need to do that ... I think ... LOL
See you all next week - I'll be home on Sunday ...
(((Hugs)))
It's just about 10 and all I need to do here at the house is let the chickens out and take a shower - oh yes and water the plants, and of course fill the camper with water ... then on the way out of town I need to stop for gasoline, ice and to top off the propane tank.
Hopefully by the time I get to the campground I will have everything I need. If it's really important, I can call Dale and he will get it from my house and bring it out, but I doubt I'll need to do that ... I think ... LOL
See you all next week - I'll be home on Sunday ...
(((Hugs)))
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