Everyday journey

 

So this week the electric company sent some guys up to cut down a few trees that could endanger the power lines. They took down three in the end which gives my little spot more light and a feeling of openness . I am envisioning fencing in my little front yard with some nice looking board fence for the chickens. Once the camper comes and goes of course. My latest project is consolidating the endless piles of aged firewood. I started with a plastic sled but the snow is melting so fast I got rid of them and thought I'd use my wheelbarrow. Of course the tire was flat and of course my compressor leaks ( a trip to the dump is in its future!) So went to fill up the tire yesterday and in between basketball games I hope to get the wood moved. Right now I'm watching the little red Squirrels and chickadees that have found the birdfeeder I sat on top of the wood pile I'm going to move!  There is an apple tree behind it that I will hand the birdfeeder on once I can get to it. Conveniently one of the guys who helped with the trees wants the wood so he took a big load while they were here and coming this weekend to fill his truck again. Sure I could sell it but you know these days everyone needs a little help so I told him just take it.

  My dog Montgomery loves being outside, course I have to hitch him on a rope as he is a runner. He got loose once yesterday which has made me realize while he is outside I need to leave my keys handy as have to catch him with the car. Luckily he didn't get far but I can't wait to get a least some of the yard fenced in.  Which before I can do that, I need to cut some branches and small saplings down. Everything that needs doing has a list in front of it that has to get done first!  BREATHE DONNA!

I discovered yesterday that when I do cut down the saplings on the south side of the house I will have a nice view from my future great room and greenhouse of the mountains. Better from up the hill but I'm excited that I will be able to see them from the house...if only just a spot!

I've got someone coming soon to check out my roof as I found a drip on the garage, so either he will fix the leak or we will replace the roof whatever is warranted. He is also going to quote me on helping with the reno parts that I don't feel confident in doing myself. I've got a plumber lined up to give me a quote as well, as once its ready I will indeed be getting a heatpump for my little space. There is a lot to think about but in the meantime, I'm adjusting to my space, I'm getting out a few times a week and eventually I hope to maybe start a least one of my hobbies when I get inspired to do such. Currently while I'm home I love to watch movies, read and do crossword puzzles..:)  Loving the mild weather, hoping it stays as I'm ready for real spring!

So I'm smiling , walking when I can and adjusting to my new life.