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Ridgetop - our place and how we muddle along
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Phew!! Glad you're far enough away from that fire. Just knowing how LA county fires get out of control so quickly it was concerning that you're up in that area.
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Thanks everyone for the concern. I am so lucky to have such wonderful friends concerned about me. I love you all! I actually did not know about the fire since I have been watching reruns of The Closer instead of daily news (so depressing). LOL
DH and DD2 arrived yesterday early afternoon. The plumber was just finishing up everything so we have sewer and water again.
Completely new sewer pipes under the house, no leaks, AND RUNNING WATER IN THE FAMILY BATHROOM SINK! Unfortunately I already started removing the wallpaper in the bathroom so will have to finish that horrible job, then paint the bathroom and remount the medicine cabinet before I can have the agents come back for a viewing. On the other hand, once that is done the house will be in perfect condition. Well, except for laying a vinyl plank floor in one bedroom and putting new countertops in the kitchen which I am NOT going to do. May as well have something for the buyers to cavil at when they make their offer. LOL
I am amazed at the progress Annabel has made in just the 3+ months I have been here. Her speech has really improved and she listens and follows directions. She is autistic so these are major milestones for her.
DD2 is very strict with her which I believe makes a big difference in her progress.
DS1's friend Leen is visiting him in Texas. They are having a great time. Leen has decided NOT to buy a deer feeder - instead he has decided to make one. They are shopping for parts. Have fun boys! DS1 said they found adealer in Sulphur Springs that sells food grade reconditioned 50 gallon steel barrels with lids for $36. That is much cheaper than the metal trash cans, they hold an additional 100+ lbs of feed, and are rat proof. They are heavier to move around though. DS1 said that the lids can be sealed in place with a new type of metal ring. Instead of the old bolt type closure on the ring, these new sealing rings have a lever to lock on the ring. He is going to get one and see how much more blended feed it will hold. We will NOT be sealing any feed in them since it will mold, but they will hold more bags of grain so will cut down on our mixing times and work hours. @Baymule if you decide you need some and don't have a source near you, let me know and we will bring you one when we come to see Tatli. I wonder if they would be good to use with dessicant to store other stuff that rats like to get into. With our connexes we don't have that much trouble with our stored items.
Oh yes, while we were gone DH invested $400 in a new electric concrete mixer from Lowes. He used it to mix the bags of corn and oats we use for the sheep. Much easier for him since the Kobalt model he bought stands tall enough that he can tilt the mixer and just pour the blended grain straight into the can. Just thought that he might not be able to do that with the larger barrels. OOPS! Oh well, at least we won't have to do the hand mixing anymore. DH as very plesed with himself since he was ble to mix bags of feed by himself. He has lost a lot of his strength and finds it harder to lift 50lb feed sacks than in the past. He is 83 now but still vigorous and other than his hearing loss (which is a gret trial to all of us) is in great shape. I am so glad we moved to Texas, because in California he was becoming a couch potato while in Texas he heads out to the barn and pastures every day. The steep ground here severely restricted his movements. The views are lovely and we will miss them, but we are much more active in Texas.
DH bought another cradle feeder for the yearling (older group of ewe lambs) pen. He thought he could put the bale into it by himself with the tractor, but unfortunately he did not put the feeder in quite the right position next to the fence. The bale rolled off the feeder and partilaly burst open. LOL Oh well, he amused himself with that project and when DS1 got back they took care of it. I need to make sure that DD1 worms the ewes and the stud ram and puts him in with the breeding ewes. I dont care which ram he uses as long as I have a lamb crop in October-November. He also has to move 4 ewes from the lambing pen over. 3 did not lamb (they still have a week on the calendar but I am not hopeful) and one lost her lamb after a couple days. Those 4 need another chance at breeding before any decisions about culling take place. DS1 said he would have Leen help him. LOL Two of them are FFs I think.
On another note, Leen has bought himself another Lab to train as a gun dog. It is a pretty bitch pup, and he plans to breed her to his dog in 2 years. I told him to put DD1 on the list for a pup. DS1 said they would have to wait at least 2 years for another puppy but I figure it took them 14 years to decide to get the first one so this was good timing for a second.
DSIL1 never had any pets as a child but this Lab has become "his" dog. He even takes him for walks most days. LOL I told DD1 to give him this new puppy as a gift.
I slept very well last night, and enjoyed having DH here finally. I understand how military wives cope, but it sure is hard on them. And I didn't have to worry about DH getting shot or blown up, just falling and breaking a hip trying to do too much. LOL While he was home alone for those weeks, one of his frat bros came by the house and he wasn't there. The frat bro called another frat bro and they all called back and forth looking for Marv. He was at the VA for an appointment. I thought it was very sweet of them. They have a group chat line and are all pretty close and keep in touch. Fun guys too. Their frat was Party Central back in the day. LOL They are having their annual golf tournament June 7. DH has DS3 driving down to play with him. DS3 and his family have taken up golf.
DS2 poured the shower slab and now is waiting for me to come over and tile the shower for him. As soon as I finish the bathroom here so we can list the house I will be going over there to work.
DH and DD2 arrived yesterday early afternoon. The plumber was just finishing up everything so we have sewer and water again.
Completely new sewer pipes under the house, no leaks, AND RUNNING WATER IN THE FAMILY BATHROOM SINK! Unfortunately I already started removing the wallpaper in the bathroom so will have to finish that horrible job, then paint the bathroom and remount the medicine cabinet before I can have the agents come back for a viewing. On the other hand, once that is done the house will be in perfect condition. Well, except for laying a vinyl plank floor in one bedroom and putting new countertops in the kitchen which I am NOT going to do. May as well have something for the buyers to cavil at when they make their offer. LOL
I am amazed at the progress Annabel has made in just the 3+ months I have been here. Her speech has really improved and she listens and follows directions. She is autistic so these are major milestones for her.
DD2 is very strict with her which I believe makes a big difference in her progress.DS1's friend Leen is visiting him in Texas. They are having a great time. Leen has decided NOT to buy a deer feeder - instead he has decided to make one. They are shopping for parts. Have fun boys! DS1 said they found adealer in Sulphur Springs that sells food grade reconditioned 50 gallon steel barrels with lids for $36. That is much cheaper than the metal trash cans, they hold an additional 100+ lbs of feed, and are rat proof. They are heavier to move around though. DS1 said that the lids can be sealed in place with a new type of metal ring. Instead of the old bolt type closure on the ring, these new sealing rings have a lever to lock on the ring. He is going to get one and see how much more blended feed it will hold. We will NOT be sealing any feed in them since it will mold, but they will hold more bags of grain so will cut down on our mixing times and work hours. @Baymule if you decide you need some and don't have a source near you, let me know and we will bring you one when we come to see Tatli. I wonder if they would be good to use with dessicant to store other stuff that rats like to get into. With our connexes we don't have that much trouble with our stored items.
Oh yes, while we were gone DH invested $400 in a new electric concrete mixer from Lowes. He used it to mix the bags of corn and oats we use for the sheep. Much easier for him since the Kobalt model he bought stands tall enough that he can tilt the mixer and just pour the blended grain straight into the can. Just thought that he might not be able to do that with the larger barrels. OOPS! Oh well, at least we won't have to do the hand mixing anymore. DH as very plesed with himself since he was ble to mix bags of feed by himself. He has lost a lot of his strength and finds it harder to lift 50lb feed sacks than in the past. He is 83 now but still vigorous and other than his hearing loss (which is a gret trial to all of us) is in great shape. I am so glad we moved to Texas, because in California he was becoming a couch potato while in Texas he heads out to the barn and pastures every day. The steep ground here severely restricted his movements. The views are lovely and we will miss them, but we are much more active in Texas.
DH bought another cradle feeder for the yearling (older group of ewe lambs) pen. He thought he could put the bale into it by himself with the tractor, but unfortunately he did not put the feeder in quite the right position next to the fence. The bale rolled off the feeder and partilaly burst open. LOL Oh well, he amused himself with that project and when DS1 got back they took care of it. I need to make sure that DD1 worms the ewes and the stud ram and puts him in with the breeding ewes. I dont care which ram he uses as long as I have a lamb crop in October-November. He also has to move 4 ewes from the lambing pen over. 3 did not lamb (they still have a week on the calendar but I am not hopeful) and one lost her lamb after a couple days. Those 4 need another chance at breeding before any decisions about culling take place. DS1 said he would have Leen help him. LOL Two of them are FFs I think.
On another note, Leen has bought himself another Lab to train as a gun dog. It is a pretty bitch pup, and he plans to breed her to his dog in 2 years. I told him to put DD1 on the list for a pup. DS1 said they would have to wait at least 2 years for another puppy but I figure it took them 14 years to decide to get the first one so this was good timing for a second.
DSIL1 never had any pets as a child but this Lab has become "his" dog. He even takes him for walks most days. LOL I told DD1 to give him this new puppy as a gift. I slept very well last night, and enjoyed having DH here finally. I understand how military wives cope, but it sure is hard on them. And I didn't have to worry about DH getting shot or blown up, just falling and breaking a hip trying to do too much. LOL While he was home alone for those weeks, one of his frat bros came by the house and he wasn't there. The frat bro called another frat bro and they all called back and forth looking for Marv. He was at the VA for an appointment. I thought it was very sweet of them. They have a group chat line and are all pretty close and keep in touch. Fun guys too. Their frat was Party Central back in the day. LOL They are having their annual golf tournament June 7. DH has DS3 driving down to play with him. DS3 and his family have taken up golf.
DS2 poured the shower slab and now is waiting for me to come over and tile the shower for him. As soon as I finish the bathroom here so we can list the house I will be going over there to work.
