It's been a week and a day ... not bad if I can keep it up ... LOL ... ... ...
The weather is gloomy and we're expecting rain later today, and some snow over the weekend. There are dirty little patches from the last round of snow but I don't really consider that snow anymore! The only place I have snow (ice) is in the front of the house as it faces North East ... lots of ice melt on that!
I got a nice new computer that won't play nice ... I had one of the earlier versions of Windows 10 but with the new computer came a later version and it just doesn't play the same ... frustrates me a lot!! I lost my Windows Live email and am not sure which is the best to use now. I have an email through my provider but their site is junk for email, but I need an email reader that will take my current address ... any ideas out there? ... I don't want to change my email address so it's been fun trying to find a reader ...
Gosh, I wish I had something exciting to report but this time of year is pretty boring out here in the woods ... see you next week, hopefully with something, if not exciting, at least interesting ... LOL ...
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Saturday, October 31, 2015
Boy oh boy have I been absent ...
It seems to go in spurts - nothing to say for a long time, even though things do happen, it just doesn't seem blog worthy. I wish I could hit a consistent pace ... like once a week, or twice maybe, but sometimes I don't think you want to hear on a daily basis that I'm dehydrating onions ... I've been doing that almost daily for 1 1/2 weeks. I dehydrate because I can't eat them fast enough, so dried they last forever and nothing goes to waste.
I've also been experimenting with other things like zucchini, pineapple and bananas. Now I need to experiment with re-hydrating them. Most of what I've read says to use HOT water for hours or even a day or two. I'll find out. I guess it also depends where you live and the humidity in the area at the time. I love the dried pineapple - the process concentrates the flavor and even though they are a bit chewy, they are GOOD!!
I have some banana chips I did in July 2014, and they are still crisp and flavorful. I've also dehydrated celery ... it comes out wonderful too! My dehydrator is a Dehydro by Presto. It has one temperature and the on/off switch is unplugging the machine. The temp is set at 140 deg, but it seems to work fine even though some of the instructions say 115 to 155 degrees. I just watch the time and check the food after every 90 minutes. I may eventually move up to a bigger and better machine, but I have to save my nickles and dimes for that!
My friend, Susan, and I were vendors in a craft show on Oct 10. It was a so-so show. I sold enough to cover my expense for the table, but Susan did not. I think there were 15 vendors and I doubt many of them enjoyed the fair. There weren't many people coming through, and those that did were elderly. I'm elderly so no offense meant, but the items Susan and I had were for all ages and the holidays. There were a couple of families, but nooo, not the best show I've ever done ... We will do it again next year - it could just have been a fluke this time. It was only the 2nd Annual fair, so we'll give it another chance. We will also express our ideas to the group putting on the fair about other things they need to do to attract attention and draw people in. She asked for our opinion and for help, so we're not stepping on toes ... LOL Susan and I have both organized craft fairs, so we do have some ideas ...
The weather is turning and getting colder, rain in the forecast, but the snow is a whole week off. By the time we hit Sun 11-8, I'm sure the snow will disappear from the forecast. We need SNOW desperately as the last 5 years have been very dry, but I'm beginning to despair of ever seeing 3-4-5 foot snowfalls again.
The two new chickens I got in March or April haven't laid one darn egg! No they are not males, but if they're laying in the yard, I haven't found anything even though I walk the yard 1-2 times a week. The older girls need to go in the stew pot, but I'm not ready for that yet. Next spring when the new 'crop' of chicks come out I'll probably butcher them for the freezer - at this age they're only good for soup & stock, but they will be enjoyed none-the-less.
I've also been experimenting with other things like zucchini, pineapple and bananas. Now I need to experiment with re-hydrating them. Most of what I've read says to use HOT water for hours or even a day or two. I'll find out. I guess it also depends where you live and the humidity in the area at the time. I love the dried pineapple - the process concentrates the flavor and even though they are a bit chewy, they are GOOD!!
I have some banana chips I did in July 2014, and they are still crisp and flavorful. I've also dehydrated celery ... it comes out wonderful too! My dehydrator is a Dehydro by Presto. It has one temperature and the on/off switch is unplugging the machine. The temp is set at 140 deg, but it seems to work fine even though some of the instructions say 115 to 155 degrees. I just watch the time and check the food after every 90 minutes. I may eventually move up to a bigger and better machine, but I have to save my nickles and dimes for that!
My friend, Susan, and I were vendors in a craft show on Oct 10. It was a so-so show. I sold enough to cover my expense for the table, but Susan did not. I think there were 15 vendors and I doubt many of them enjoyed the fair. There weren't many people coming through, and those that did were elderly. I'm elderly so no offense meant, but the items Susan and I had were for all ages and the holidays. There were a couple of families, but nooo, not the best show I've ever done ... We will do it again next year - it could just have been a fluke this time. It was only the 2nd Annual fair, so we'll give it another chance. We will also express our ideas to the group putting on the fair about other things they need to do to attract attention and draw people in. She asked for our opinion and for help, so we're not stepping on toes ... LOL Susan and I have both organized craft fairs, so we do have some ideas ...
The weather is turning and getting colder, rain in the forecast, but the snow is a whole week off. By the time we hit Sun 11-8, I'm sure the snow will disappear from the forecast. We need SNOW desperately as the last 5 years have been very dry, but I'm beginning to despair of ever seeing 3-4-5 foot snowfalls again.
The two new chickens I got in March or April haven't laid one darn egg! No they are not males, but if they're laying in the yard, I haven't found anything even though I walk the yard 1-2 times a week. The older girls need to go in the stew pot, but I'm not ready for that yet. Next spring when the new 'crop' of chicks come out I'll probably butcher them for the freezer - at this age they're only good for soup & stock, but they will be enjoyed none-the-less.
Monday, October 27, 2014
If it ain't one thing it's another ...
I feel like I'm loosing the battle of the dollar. I just paid my vehicle registration on my Jeep - only $86 ... it is for 2 years but next month I have $86 to pay on my GMC, also for 2 years. Then in July '15 I will have to lay out $118.75 for my truck camper. It's nice that they're all for two years, but I'd really like for the GMC truck to be during in between years from the Jeep ...
I also have, for the next 2 months a vet payment of $175 for the surgery on my "baby" SueAnn.
I have one bit of good news for me ... I received confirmation that my property taxes have been deferred until I sell the house, or die (do NOT plan that for a long time). This will save me $150 a month in Nov, Feb and May.
Enough of the money stuff .. it just gets more and more depressing ...
I've been getting 'going into winter' chores done a little at a time, but I was told that we are suppose to have SNOW on Saturday, so I need to really get the butt in gear. I still have to drain an roll up all the hoses and shut off the water to the outdoor spigot. I need to figure out where to park my truck for the season, and, oh yes, suspend the insurance.
Note to self for tomorrow - "Suspend Insurance"
A good friend just (Saturday) unloaded a truck bed full of bags of cans and bottles! It's messy and dirty to return cans, but boy can we get a nice bunch of dollars for our effort - I like that part. It pays for cat food, cat litter and a few other things our Snap card doesn't cover. Nice help!
I've sent emails to some of our elected officials challenging them to come live in my house for a month on what I make from SS and Snap. I know there are people worse off than me, an I pray for them, but each month that comes, I feel like I'm sinking. I know, get over myself and deal with it ... yup, somehow that's just what I'll do.
The weather really feels like late Fall; a lot of rain lately with the promise of snow. I hope we have a really, really snowy winter. We haven't had a good snow pack in the mountains for quite a lot of years and need it. It's also fun to play in when you feel like you could sink to your waist ... LOL. I'm also one of those people who likes to shovel ... every one says I'm nuts, but I don't care. It's refreshing and exercise is good for me!
Gee, I didn't mean for this post to sound so down, but hopefully I now have it out of my system.
Have a great rest of October and Happy Halloween ... God Bless
I also have, for the next 2 months a vet payment of $175 for the surgery on my "baby" SueAnn.
I have one bit of good news for me ... I received confirmation that my property taxes have been deferred until I sell the house, or die (do NOT plan that for a long time). This will save me $150 a month in Nov, Feb and May.
Enough of the money stuff .. it just gets more and more depressing ...
I've been getting 'going into winter' chores done a little at a time, but I was told that we are suppose to have SNOW on Saturday, so I need to really get the butt in gear. I still have to drain an roll up all the hoses and shut off the water to the outdoor spigot. I need to figure out where to park my truck for the season, and, oh yes, suspend the insurance.
Note to self for tomorrow - "Suspend Insurance"
A good friend just (Saturday) unloaded a truck bed full of bags of cans and bottles! It's messy and dirty to return cans, but boy can we get a nice bunch of dollars for our effort - I like that part. It pays for cat food, cat litter and a few other things our Snap card doesn't cover. Nice help!
I've sent emails to some of our elected officials challenging them to come live in my house for a month on what I make from SS and Snap. I know there are people worse off than me, an I pray for them, but each month that comes, I feel like I'm sinking. I know, get over myself and deal with it ... yup, somehow that's just what I'll do.
The weather really feels like late Fall; a lot of rain lately with the promise of snow. I hope we have a really, really snowy winter. We haven't had a good snow pack in the mountains for quite a lot of years and need it. It's also fun to play in when you feel like you could sink to your waist ... LOL. I'm also one of those people who likes to shovel ... every one says I'm nuts, but I don't care. It's refreshing and exercise is good for me!
Gee, I didn't mean for this post to sound so down, but hopefully I now have it out of my system.
Have a great rest of October and Happy Halloween ... 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 !
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!!
Friday, March 7, 2014
A lot of nothing ... LOL
It's been too long, but there really hasn't been anything worth mentioning ... I will start mentioning stuff so you don't think I've abandoned you ... LOL.
Today, Mar.7, 2014 at 11:00 am, it is about 35 degrees out with scattered clouds and the grass is starting to green up ... what happened to winter?? There were a few days with snow - maybe 12" or so, but then it just hung around getting smaller and dirtier as the days went by. We haven't seen a decent snowstorm in years ... yes years! I do not believe in global warming, but I do believe in climate change. The earth has cycles. Warmer for years (10-15) and then cooler for a period of time ... I just take each day as it comes - there's no reason to make so much noise or spend so many millions on a natural event. The Earth moves, it is a living thing and a lot of people are making "much about nothing."
I took my dog, SueAnn, in for a routine check and even though she's 12 1/2 yrs old, she's healthy and active. She can't run and catch the ball for as long as she use to, but then neither can I ... as a matter of fact, she does better than I do ... LOL
I spoke with my contractor the other day and he suggested we might be able to dig the trench now instead of waiting until the end of April ... we had picked that date because we were expecting snow, but that looks like it's not happening. We will get together and pick a day as soon as John is finished putting rock on the roads in our district. T.H.E.N I will get the grant money sooner and can get back to normal ... no, things won't even be close to normal until we have a new government, but you all know what I mean.
I've started really taking a good look at what I eat and when ... not the healthiest routine here, but I'm working on it. I've been eating oatmeal most mornings, but still have my cravings for the bagel and cream cheese ... and I have some in the kitchen, ummm! I've been studying up on Coconut Oil and have learned from different sources that it is GOOD for me. This morning I had my oatmeal and added some (1 1/2 tsp) coconut oil and cinnamon to it ... um ... no, not with the oatmeal I have in the house. I usually give oatmeal to the chickens so I buy the cheapest I can find. Now I will have to get a decent brand of oatmeal. The 'Old Fashioned' just does not go down well ... I like my oatmeal where I don't have to CHEW it ... next trip to the store I will get Quaker Oatmeal - I know I like that!!!
Talk about knitting ... there are 2 major projects on the needles, one is a Cowl for me out of the Caron Simply Soft in Orchid and the other is a short sleeved sweater in Vanna's Choice in Oatmeal. There is also a 'kitty blanket' on some needles, and I'm trying really, really hard NOT to start a blanket ... we'll see how long that lasts. I love blankets and throws to wrap up in, at least in winter. I want to knit a shawl for around the shoulders for both winter and summer use. The summers can get cool in the evenings at 4500-5000' altitude, so better safe than sorry. My comfort zone over the years has gotten warmer and warmer - I use to like about 66-68 about 20 yrs ago, but now have moved up to 72-75, or warmer depending ... Yup, I'm getting older! Hate to admit that, but with creaking bones and arthritis there's no denying it.
I need to get off my butt and go wash the bathroom ceiling - not a fun job at all!!
Have a great day, week, month ... oh hell, have a great LIFE ... LOL
Today, Mar.7, 2014 at 11:00 am, it is about 35 degrees out with scattered clouds and the grass is starting to green up ... what happened to winter?? There were a few days with snow - maybe 12" or so, but then it just hung around getting smaller and dirtier as the days went by. We haven't seen a decent snowstorm in years ... yes years! I do not believe in global warming, but I do believe in climate change. The earth has cycles. Warmer for years (10-15) and then cooler for a period of time ... I just take each day as it comes - there's no reason to make so much noise or spend so many millions on a natural event. The Earth moves, it is a living thing and a lot of people are making "much about nothing."
I took my dog, SueAnn, in for a routine check and even though she's 12 1/2 yrs old, she's healthy and active. She can't run and catch the ball for as long as she use to, but then neither can I ... as a matter of fact, she does better than I do ... LOL
I spoke with my contractor the other day and he suggested we might be able to dig the trench now instead of waiting until the end of April ... we had picked that date because we were expecting snow, but that looks like it's not happening. We will get together and pick a day as soon as John is finished putting rock on the roads in our district. T.H.E.N I will get the grant money sooner and can get back to normal ... no, things won't even be close to normal until we have a new government, but you all know what I mean.
I've started really taking a good look at what I eat and when ... not the healthiest routine here, but I'm working on it. I've been eating oatmeal most mornings, but still have my cravings for the bagel and cream cheese ... and I have some in the kitchen, ummm! I've been studying up on Coconut Oil and have learned from different sources that it is GOOD for me. This morning I had my oatmeal and added some (1 1/2 tsp) coconut oil and cinnamon to it ... um ... no, not with the oatmeal I have in the house. I usually give oatmeal to the chickens so I buy the cheapest I can find. Now I will have to get a decent brand of oatmeal. The 'Old Fashioned' just does not go down well ... I like my oatmeal where I don't have to CHEW it ... next trip to the store I will get Quaker Oatmeal - I know I like that!!!
Talk about knitting ... there are 2 major projects on the needles, one is a Cowl for me out of the Caron Simply Soft in Orchid and the other is a short sleeved sweater in Vanna's Choice in Oatmeal. There is also a 'kitty blanket' on some needles, and I'm trying really, really hard NOT to start a blanket ... we'll see how long that lasts. I love blankets and throws to wrap up in, at least in winter. I want to knit a shawl for around the shoulders for both winter and summer use. The summers can get cool in the evenings at 4500-5000' altitude, so better safe than sorry. My comfort zone over the years has gotten warmer and warmer - I use to like about 66-68 about 20 yrs ago, but now have moved up to 72-75, or warmer depending ... Yup, I'm getting older! Hate to admit that, but with creaking bones and arthritis there's no denying it.
I need to get off my butt and go wash the bathroom ceiling - not a fun job at all!!
Have a great day, week, month ... oh hell, have a great LIFE ... LOL
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)))
Thursday, December 5, 2013
I seem to be behinder than usual ... LOL
Things move so slowly here in my life that the same thing day after day is just not worth writing about ... pretty sad huh? Today I'm playing catch up for the last exciting (LOL) month ...
Thanksgiving was very nice; good friend and good food is always a "fuzzy warm" experience. I ate too much as always, but not "too much" to make me sick. The weather was decent, as in not too cold, but no one knew that a week later it would be 3 degrees overnight.
It is currently 11:16 am and the temp has risen to 10 ... today's high is moving up on 30. I want it to get to at least 28 and SNOW. Lots of snow. The sky is bright blue with not a cloud in sight ... but even though the sun is shining brightly there is no warmth in it.
I need to get back to getting presents ready for family and friends, but as always, money is tight - VERY tight.
Oh, I do have some news ... I've spoken with the Lady at the USDA about the grant to cover expenses for my well issue. The money has been set aside, but will not be issued until the job is done; and it will be issued to the contractor. The ground is pretty frozen so the job won't happen until April at the earliest ... bummer. I guess I'm one of the honest folks out there - I would verify the amount for the ditch digging only and set that aside for John and then put my reserves back in my bank to be used for gifts. I don't think of taking the money and running ... I need my system to be to code. Not complying could mean a large fine and I'm not into paying anything that would go to the government, no matter what the amount is - my money is my money .. OK, enough of this!
I lost my cute little Lucy chicken before Thanksgiving to a raccoon. I've stuffed every entry I can see, but raccoons are smart, but I've also taken to locking the girls up in the coop at night. They have absolutely no problem with that ... besides it's very cold at night and I have a heat lamp in there that keeps them a lot warmer than having a cold breeze flying through the door.
I've worked on my Hugel garden - yes, last minute me! - but am at a stop because the ground is frozen. It really is done, but I just wanted to get the last of the dirt on top of the pile ... oh well, Spring will come soon enough and the whole pile needs to 'stew' so it's ready for planting after last frost.
I'm hunkering down today, and probably for the rest of winter. I'm going to get off the internet and sink into a pile of yarn and do some knitting - the couch is a lot closer to the wood stove than the computer is so that will be a real cozy experience ... Love the wood stove!
I will definite try to post more often, but I don't guarantee anything ... LOL
Hugs to everyone and Merry Christmas!!!
me
Thanksgiving was very nice; good friend and good food is always a "fuzzy warm" experience. I ate too much as always, but not "too much" to make me sick. The weather was decent, as in not too cold, but no one knew that a week later it would be 3 degrees overnight.
It is currently 11:16 am and the temp has risen to 10 ... today's high is moving up on 30. I want it to get to at least 28 and SNOW. Lots of snow. The sky is bright blue with not a cloud in sight ... but even though the sun is shining brightly there is no warmth in it.
I need to get back to getting presents ready for family and friends, but as always, money is tight - VERY tight.
Oh, I do have some news ... I've spoken with the Lady at the USDA about the grant to cover expenses for my well issue. The money has been set aside, but will not be issued until the job is done; and it will be issued to the contractor. The ground is pretty frozen so the job won't happen until April at the earliest ... bummer. I guess I'm one of the honest folks out there - I would verify the amount for the ditch digging only and set that aside for John and then put my reserves back in my bank to be used for gifts. I don't think of taking the money and running ... I need my system to be to code. Not complying could mean a large fine and I'm not into paying anything that would go to the government, no matter what the amount is - my money is my money .. OK, enough of this!
I lost my cute little Lucy chicken before Thanksgiving to a raccoon. I've stuffed every entry I can see, but raccoons are smart, but I've also taken to locking the girls up in the coop at night. They have absolutely no problem with that ... besides it's very cold at night and I have a heat lamp in there that keeps them a lot warmer than having a cold breeze flying through the door.
I've worked on my Hugel garden - yes, last minute me! - but am at a stop because the ground is frozen. It really is done, but I just wanted to get the last of the dirt on top of the pile ... oh well, Spring will come soon enough and the whole pile needs to 'stew' so it's ready for planting after last frost.
I'm hunkering down today, and probably for the rest of winter. I'm going to get off the internet and sink into a pile of yarn and do some knitting - the couch is a lot closer to the wood stove than the computer is so that will be a real cozy experience ... Love the wood stove!
I will definite try to post more often, but I don't guarantee anything ... LOL
Hugs to everyone and Merry Christmas!!!
me
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
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
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
A few unexpected things ... LOL
The night before last we had a thunderstorms. Not that unusual for here in August ... BUT this one was something else. My poor dog spent at least 3 hours in the kennel flipping out. Poor SueAnn ... It started with some rumbles off in the distance on and off, by this time I was watching the dog and the tail was starting to curl under her body ... time for the kennel ... The thunder got louder and more frequent, then the rain started - very hard and very fast! I had to run around the house closing windows as there was a little bit of a breeze, but not really any wind. About 5 minutes after that the HAIL started and kept going for about 40 minutes ... I was beginning to wonder what was going to be the first thing to break that would wreak havoc with my house, or camper or the chicken coop.
The chickens had all run inside the coop and not one stuck her head out the door to see what was happening! The coop has a wooden top, but above that there is metal that slopes from the wood shed down to the edge of the coop. It had to sound like war in that coop - poor girls!
Last night about 10 - 10:30 Susan heard a horrible ruckus out by the chickens ... we charged out to see what was there ... all we could see at first was 3 of the girls running around flapping their wings, hanging in the chain link surround, but then I saw a small skunk come out of the coop ... OMG, skunks kill chickens!!! I ran in and got the broom with the long handle ... opened the gate to the pen and tried shooing the damn thing out. Nope, not working ... now remember during all this time I had one eye on the skunks tail ... as long as the skunk was looking at me, I wasn't that scared, but if the thing had turned and put tail towards me or Susan, we would have run like bats out of hell ... I think I'm painting a picture of a 3-ring circus ... I kept thinking of my rifle and just shooting the damn thing, but I'm half blind and it's pitch dark out there - I just didn't want to add a crazy woman and her rifle to the comedy act! After opening the gate on the pen trying to scare the skunk out, three of my girls flew out squawking loudly over and over. They disappeared into the brush & grasses - I was more intent on the skunk at that time ... we got 2 hens in, but the third was no where to be found. I looked and looked using a small flashlite - no chicken.
This morning when Susan got up to feed her cats she looked outside and there was our wayward girl pacing outside the pen wondering why she was out and the others were inside ... Susan let her in and we have a happy ending.
Dale stopped by this afternoon and I showed him where I thought the little bugger got in - nope, skunks don't climb ... it got in right where the hinges on the gate are, way down at the bottom ... hmmm, baby skunk, squeeze through a small opening ... OMG there is a Momma around and she probably has more than one baby ... I put a rock on the inside of the pen and some screening in the opening by the hinges. Hopefully that will work. I will leave the kitchen window mostly open tonight so I can hear if anything else goes on ... no more crazy women in their fancy sleep ware ... over sized sleep shirt on one and t-shirt bottoms and a camisole on the other, both of us in slippers ...
I think I'll stop the story and let you all catch your breath from laughing ... (I'm still laughing!)
Many hugs to you all
The chickens had all run inside the coop and not one stuck her head out the door to see what was happening! The coop has a wooden top, but above that there is metal that slopes from the wood shed down to the edge of the coop. It had to sound like war in that coop - poor girls!
Last night about 10 - 10:30 Susan heard a horrible ruckus out by the chickens ... we charged out to see what was there ... all we could see at first was 3 of the girls running around flapping their wings, hanging in the chain link surround, but then I saw a small skunk come out of the coop ... OMG, skunks kill chickens!!! I ran in and got the broom with the long handle ... opened the gate to the pen and tried shooing the damn thing out. Nope, not working ... now remember during all this time I had one eye on the skunks tail ... as long as the skunk was looking at me, I wasn't that scared, but if the thing had turned and put tail towards me or Susan, we would have run like bats out of hell ... I think I'm painting a picture of a 3-ring circus ... I kept thinking of my rifle and just shooting the damn thing, but I'm half blind and it's pitch dark out there - I just didn't want to add a crazy woman and her rifle to the comedy act! After opening the gate on the pen trying to scare the skunk out, three of my girls flew out squawking loudly over and over. They disappeared into the brush & grasses - I was more intent on the skunk at that time ... we got 2 hens in, but the third was no where to be found. I looked and looked using a small flashlite - no chicken.
This morning when Susan got up to feed her cats she looked outside and there was our wayward girl pacing outside the pen wondering why she was out and the others were inside ... Susan let her in and we have a happy ending.
Dale stopped by this afternoon and I showed him where I thought the little bugger got in - nope, skunks don't climb ... it got in right where the hinges on the gate are, way down at the bottom ... hmmm, baby skunk, squeeze through a small opening ... OMG there is a Momma around and she probably has more than one baby ... I put a rock on the inside of the pen and some screening in the opening by the hinges. Hopefully that will work. I will leave the kitchen window mostly open tonight so I can hear if anything else goes on ... no more crazy women in their fancy sleep ware ... over sized sleep shirt on one and t-shirt bottoms and a camisole on the other, both of us in slippers ...
I think I'll stop the story and let you all catch your breath from laughing ... (I'm still laughing!)
Many 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)))
Thursday, May 23, 2013
and time marches on ... slowly
It seems like my life is moving in slow motion ... nothing happens on a daily basis, well feeding the animals moves at regular speed, but the rest - Nahhh.
The weather has turned cool again and yes we had a skiff of snow the other night and it has been COLD! The day after the snow the temperature didn't get above 42 for the whole day. It is warming up and I hope it gets back to normal as we are going camping in a week.
I drove up to the campground earlier because I had a bag of children's goodies to give to the camp hosts to hand out. I told them to look through the bag and put aside any that they didn't think were appropriate. They have a week to go through the stuff and I will take the rest and get rid of it. The camp hosts have been so good to our group over the many years that we've been going there, that they deserve donations. I have a friend that picks up coloring books and crayons for the hosts.
Of course I took my dog with me for the drive and sure enough, while I was talking to the host, she laid a landmine ... I grabbed a bag to pick it up and the host told me "Thank You" ... I would never leave a pile like that in their yard, or anyone else's for that matter! But I know how a lot of people are - not very courteous but they will be the first to scream if some dog left a pile in their yard ...
I got a trailer load of dirt last weekend, and then we had rain and snow so it's still piled where it was placed. I sure can tell the difference between that dirt and my own ... one is gray the other a nice chocolate brown. I'm also putting chicken manure in the garden hole so that should help a lot. I've brought 2 wheelbarrow loads to the 'garden' and you really can't tell by looking at the coop that I've removed any thing at all. I need to get some calcium for the girls as their eggs are beginning to have very thin shells. I stuck my finger through one egg yesterday ... I've been keeping my 'used' eggshells to feed back to the girls, but if there isn't enough calcium for them to make strong shells, how much calcium can there be in the shells I'm giving back to them ... I need to get some calcium!
As mentioned above, we are going camping next weekend for my birthday. The weather is too cold to enjoy going over Memorial Day. It seems like its been that way for the last 4-5 years. Global warming my butt!!!
Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!! Teach the children what it's all about.
(((Hugs)))
The weather has turned cool again and yes we had a skiff of snow the other night and it has been COLD! The day after the snow the temperature didn't get above 42 for the whole day. It is warming up and I hope it gets back to normal as we are going camping in a week.
I drove up to the campground earlier because I had a bag of children's goodies to give to the camp hosts to hand out. I told them to look through the bag and put aside any that they didn't think were appropriate. They have a week to go through the stuff and I will take the rest and get rid of it. The camp hosts have been so good to our group over the many years that we've been going there, that they deserve donations. I have a friend that picks up coloring books and crayons for the hosts.
Of course I took my dog with me for the drive and sure enough, while I was talking to the host, she laid a landmine ... I grabbed a bag to pick it up and the host told me "Thank You" ... I would never leave a pile like that in their yard, or anyone else's for that matter! But I know how a lot of people are - not very courteous but they will be the first to scream if some dog left a pile in their yard ...
I got a trailer load of dirt last weekend, and then we had rain and snow so it's still piled where it was placed. I sure can tell the difference between that dirt and my own ... one is gray the other a nice chocolate brown. I'm also putting chicken manure in the garden hole so that should help a lot. I've brought 2 wheelbarrow loads to the 'garden' and you really can't tell by looking at the coop that I've removed any thing at all. I need to get some calcium for the girls as their eggs are beginning to have very thin shells. I stuck my finger through one egg yesterday ... I've been keeping my 'used' eggshells to feed back to the girls, but if there isn't enough calcium for them to make strong shells, how much calcium can there be in the shells I'm giving back to them ... I need to get some calcium!
As mentioned above, we are going camping next weekend for my birthday. The weather is too cold to enjoy going over Memorial Day. It seems like its been that way for the last 4-5 years. Global warming my butt!!!
Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!! Teach the children what it's all about.
(((Hugs)))
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
a potpourri of 'stuff' ...
I haven't worked on the Hugel garden for a while because I need some real 'manpower' for help - or tractor power as the case may be. The only thing that I can do right now is get some chicken manure with old straw and put a bit into the hole to fill some spots ... after that I need more logs - hence the manpower thing. I'm not looking at a real garden this year, but maybe some potatoes.
Even though I do not like making the Pioneer Bonnets the sewing itself was an eye opener again. I've been knitting for well over a year with not much else being crafted, but that Bonnet set my sewing juices in gear again. I don't have the ideal set up in my craft room now that it's also my bedroom, but I can make do. The next thing on my sewing agenda is a bunch of neck 'coolers' for our warmer months. The kind you fill with water storing crystals ... they tie around your neck after having dipped them in cool water, and help keep you cool. I even BOUGHT some fabric to make some although I have half a fabric store boxed up ... you just can't have too much fabric! or yarn! or ideas! We are going camping again the first weekend of June and I'd like to have at least 4-5 done. The pattern I have is very easy to do so that should not be a problem.
I took my tiny tomato sprouts and planted them outside last weekend. I sowed a bunch of seeds from 2 different varieties but now have absolutely no idea of which ones survived ... I think it's the Beefsteak, but I have been known to be wrong once or twice ... LOL. At this stage I really don't care, but it would be nice to have a decent memory ... I have them in tires with lots of potting soil, and covered at night with clear plastic bottles since our night time temperature can still plunge into the low to mid 30's. They have been out there for 3 days/nights and so far so good.
I paid the last installment of my taxes yesterday - WooHoo!!! Now I have 6 months until I start over ... I also spent several hours grazing around our Joann's store where I got the fabric mentioned above, got a new bobbin box that closes and stays closed! The old one had a cover that just sat on the bottom section and there have been many times when I went to get the box that the bottom, literally, fell off and I had to hunt bobbins - has bothered me for many, many years, but I finally broke down and got a latching box.
Picked up some allergy pills so that I can spend my days doing other things besides sniffling, sneezing and clearing my throat! It sure feels good to be able to breathe regularly. I guess I've had these allergies for a while, but they have finally gotten so bad that I need help now. Just another pill added to my arsenal for feeling better ... Ugh!!
Even though I'm in a sewing mode, I need to knit a nice cover for my tablet so it doesn't get scratches ... I'll have to use worsted weight yarn, but lots smaller needles to make the fabric tight. I think I have enough leftover yarn to make the pattern I like. I'll show pictures of everything as soon as I get that camera thing figured out!
I'll leave you now so I can start the tablet cover ... have a wonderful day! (((Hugs)))
Even though I do not like making the Pioneer Bonnets the sewing itself was an eye opener again. I've been knitting for well over a year with not much else being crafted, but that Bonnet set my sewing juices in gear again. I don't have the ideal set up in my craft room now that it's also my bedroom, but I can make do. The next thing on my sewing agenda is a bunch of neck 'coolers' for our warmer months. The kind you fill with water storing crystals ... they tie around your neck after having dipped them in cool water, and help keep you cool. I even BOUGHT some fabric to make some although I have half a fabric store boxed up ... you just can't have too much fabric! or yarn! or ideas! We are going camping again the first weekend of June and I'd like to have at least 4-5 done. The pattern I have is very easy to do so that should not be a problem.
I took my tiny tomato sprouts and planted them outside last weekend. I sowed a bunch of seeds from 2 different varieties but now have absolutely no idea of which ones survived ... I think it's the Beefsteak, but I have been known to be wrong once or twice ... LOL. At this stage I really don't care, but it would be nice to have a decent memory ... I have them in tires with lots of potting soil, and covered at night with clear plastic bottles since our night time temperature can still plunge into the low to mid 30's. They have been out there for 3 days/nights and so far so good.
I paid the last installment of my taxes yesterday - WooHoo!!! Now I have 6 months until I start over ... I also spent several hours grazing around our Joann's store where I got the fabric mentioned above, got a new bobbin box that closes and stays closed! The old one had a cover that just sat on the bottom section and there have been many times when I went to get the box that the bottom, literally, fell off and I had to hunt bobbins - has bothered me for many, many years, but I finally broke down and got a latching box.
Picked up some allergy pills so that I can spend my days doing other things besides sniffling, sneezing and clearing my throat! It sure feels good to be able to breathe regularly. I guess I've had these allergies for a while, but they have finally gotten so bad that I need help now. Just another pill added to my arsenal for feeling better ... Ugh!!
Even though I'm in a sewing mode, I need to knit a nice cover for my tablet so it doesn't get scratches ... I'll have to use worsted weight yarn, but lots smaller needles to make the fabric tight. I think I have enough leftover yarn to make the pattern I like. I'll show pictures of everything as soon as I get that camera thing figured out!
I'll leave you now so I can start the tablet cover ... have a wonderful day! (((Hugs)))
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