Coffee anyone ?

[Baymule]

Aggravated an old knee injury. In ER a couple of hours. Waiting on Hubbs to bring meds. All Stop on all activity.

Just what you DONT need!
Trip and Carson were running and playing about 3 years ago, and slammed into the back of my knee. I did a face plant in the dirt, howling in pain. 220 pounds of delighted dogs jumped all over me, because obviously I wanted to play too! My husband had to come get me in the Kawasaki mule and help me in the house. Pain? Yes. It took a couple of weeks before I could walk again. Strangely enough, the ramming speed force actually knocked the bones forward and gave me relief from the grinding bone on bone pain I had. I cannot straighten that knee.

 

[Mini Horses]

My morning began at 3 am when I awoke and could not get back to sleep! Got up. Coffee and breakfast. Began chores shortly after daybreak. Appears we got another inch of rain last night...guess we're getting watered in to get us through the triple digit temps this week. Got all water troughs emptied, scrubbed and refilled last night. Sure I'll be doing the empty/fill on most about Tues thru Sat.

Worked some milk into cheese yesterday, the easy ones...to get room in frig for more milk. 4 gal out, 2 back in. gonna try for 5 or 6 gal out today! Most of the rest will go to my soaper customer! Whew!

Finally got the cream separator parts mailed out to me yesterday. 14 days to get mailed out!! I'm certain it was my phone call that did it! USPS pick up was registered 1/2 hr after my call. . Oddly, after that length of time and email promises.

So it's lunch time for me!! . Milk is in the pot on the stove and I'll spend a while inside now....going over directions for this cheese. First go at mozz...I'll suffer thru.

 

[Blue Sky]

Knee is better but I still need crutches. Bad night til I figured out a better resting position. I’m not good for much today between no sleep and pain meds. Sophie stayed next to me inspecting incisions and mothering.

 

[Baymule]

I’m at farm, got 2 bedrooms trim off at ceiling, all nails hammered in. Curtains down, left blinds for now, at least they block some heat. Wire clothes racks taken down in both closets. Moved ladder into bathroom between the 2 bedrooms. Peanut butter sandwich and cold water lunch.

 

[Mini Horses]

Made my first batch of mozzarella it's a messy process...er, I was messy.
Gotta say there were moments of doubt throughout the process. But I have a little over a pound chilling. Will report on results later. looks ok...but?

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Made my first batch of mozzarella it's a messy process...er, I was messy.
Gotta say there were moments of doubt throughout the process.

Thank you so much for warning me to never go through that process, lol!

Hope yours turns out delicious!

 

[Blue Sky]

Made my first batch of mozzarella it's a messy process...er, I was messy.
Gotta say there were moments of doubt throughout the process. But I have a little over a pound chilling. Will report on results later. looks ok...but?

I envy you. I might be able to do simple butters after I move. Cheese sounds like a wonderland. A wonderland full of hard work but still.

 

[Blue Sky]

Acetamenacodinababalouie (painkiller) with tea this morning. I thimk it’s working. Jury duty is cancelled. Good thing because even if I could roll in there “Ironside” style I’d probably not contribute anything useful. Caddo wins the rotating best dog ever trophy for helping me balance this morning.
Ironside, Raymond Burr #

 

[Mini Horses]

The mozz grated and melted nicely. Taste is good. I feel accomplished . A good night sleep refreshes your confidence. So more will be made and I'll tackle cheddar!! Knowing what to expect helps with prep.

Hot here all week. Chores early and inside mid day. We all know the drill here in south. AC is your friend. No guilt. Animals get shade, fans in barns and cool well water.

 

[Baymule]

Cheese, crackers and wine party at @Mini Horses !!!

Coffee is ready, another 103F day. This is awful and needs to go away.