Last Saturday was pretty uneventful at the farm. But I will fill you in on our Bridlewood Adventure! ;)
We needed to get the rest of my stored items out of the storage shed up at my old place (Our Dallas Rental) since my sister (Our wonderful tenant) will be needing the extra space it provides. While we were there, Russ (my sisters man, a.k.a. Cupcake or Ross) asked us up to have a look around the condo now that they had pretty much moved in their stuff. (It looks pretty good!) They pointed out what appeared to be a soft spot in the ceiling above the toilet in the downstairs bathroom. Guy immediately went upstairs to the second bathroom that sits perfectly vertical with it. Having known he had just taken the 2nd story toilet out a few weeks prior, he figured it might be leaking and in need of a new wax ring. I won't go into why he had to remove the toilet in the first place, but let me just add that the melted wax from Scentsy warmers and toilet bowls do not mix. Actually, it is just the opposite. But let me tell you, when Guy had the toilet upside down in the shower flushing it with hot water to melt the wax, it sure smelled good.
After running to Van Well's twice, a finger puncture in the dry wall to decide that needed to be removed and a piece of cardboard to spread the mud, we had completed the repair. Thank god the leak had been repaired prior to me buying the place and what we fixed was just the damage that was left over. However, we still need to go back tomorrow morning to paint. No worries. Should not take but a minute and we have too much work to do on the farm to dilly dally over how cute that picture is that Amy hung in the hallway. (Although I do it anyway!)
Sunday was far more productive. We had a morning visit from Guy's Uncle Vern and Guy's mom Grace. They cruised up on his Harley and it sure made the farm look pretty as it sat in our driveway. We gave him the tour of the place that consisted of a stroll down the the pond. Sure... it might have been a stroll down but a frickin' hike back!!! UGH! Good workout!! However, I was so glad we had to stop once and awhile to rest with Grace who just had back surgery a couple months back. (Thank you Grace)
After our company departed us we hit the orchards and pruned the back peach orchard and the Apricots out front. We should have held a funeral for the Apricots. They look dead to me.
It was time to have some fun!! About 4 p.m. that afternoon we put away our clippers, cleaned up and headed to Nett and Dan Chasse's house. They were hosting a family get together since my nephew Johnathan was in town from Alaska. We had a great afternoon at their place. You can actually see the Chasse's place from our house and vice versa. We roasted weenies over the fire pit and enjoyed the yummy pasta salad my daughter in law brought. There was lots of other good food but I really liked the salad! And I am not just saying that to avoid having my son and daughter in law throw me in some old folks home at first chance. But if it helps...that salad was the best I ever had!!!
So, the weekend was fabulous aside from the hiccup at the Rental. But no worries. Better to take care of that stuff then really pay for it later. Besides, I got to visit with my sister and Cindy! Love those girls!
This last week Guy and I took Tuesday off so we could get some extra things done like the mowing, the garden, etc... It rained...inside and out. Not literally but everything we tried to complete, we seemed to hit a road block. Frustrating day! The second half was far more productive than the first half. We went to Lowe's and purchased a new kitchen faucet, shower head, swivel mirror and extra towel racks for our bathroom...and a couple other things for the outside. Guy had everything swapped out and installed in no time. The next morning I felt like a princess showing under my new shower head and using my adorable swivel mirror to pick my face under 7X the magnitude! Pure awesome!
Last night we increased the size of the Party Pen in the Pump House. The girls now have a larger area with a larger feeder and waterer. They better slow down on their eating binges or they will be finger lickin' good instead of my egg layers! The only thing that will keep them from the oven is a spider friend with great talent for spelling!
We also spent a couple hours in the shop building Guy's work bench. And again, when I say we, I really mean Guy! I just sat there in front of the fire taking pictures of things listening to the music and drinking beer. I am good at that!
FINALLY- IT'S FRIDAY!
Today is Friday and we are gearing up for another fun weekend full of mowing the grass, which already seems to be a foot high, cleaning out the raised beds for my garden, organizing the shop, hosting a small family gathering Saturday night, and on and on! We hope you all have a fabulous weekend! Go and get dirty!!
Here are a few pictures from the last weekend.
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| The start of my weekend. Friday night from Leppin Farm! |
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| The Bees are out and happy as ever! |
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| One of my beds by the house. |
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| Saturday also consisted of Mower Repairs. |
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| My sister Tracie is taking a picture of the Leppin Farm on the Hill from it's perspective from the Chasse's place. |
Here is the proof of my evening in the shop while Guy worked. ;) I love him so much!!!
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| The back of a Model T Truck makes for a great saw horse! |
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| Finished project! |
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| Even the dogs were hard at work. |
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| Just having fun with my camera. |
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