Saturday, May 15, 2010
Saturday
Well it has been once busy day that started early for me because I couldn't sleep thinking about all I wanted to accomplish today, plus Nancy Jean was snoring. At 5 AM I decided to do my quiet time and by 6 Am I had eaten a bowl of oatmeal, checked all the messages on my e-mail and face book as well as checked the news. Andy Dalton was coming by at 8 so I wanted to be ready for him; get the ladder out of the shed and carry it up the hill and lean it against the roof so he could make an assessment to what may be entailed in fixing the roof. I also called my old friend Walt,who wired and plumbed the cabin about 15 years ago. I wanted his opinion on doing away with the outside vent stack and use a stack that is used inside the structure. I don't want to have to worry about this scene happening again, especially when we are so far away.
Andy decide one sheet of replacement tin should to the job, luckily I kept a few scraps from the original roof job so we could match up the paint color. He is picking up the 14 foot piece of roofing on Monday and we hope to get in done that evening. I'll go to Lowes in Galax, Va Monday morning and get what we need to do the vent stack. After Andy left it was a non stop day; picked up several loads of sticks from the yards as I wanted to mow as soon as the grass dried, weed whacked, dug up the gardens(by hand with a grubbing hoe) and transplanted Swiss Chard, kale, 1/2 runner beans, and 4 kinds of tomato's. I also planted sugar peas, onion sets, yellow squash, Zucchini, water cress, sun flower's, and cucumbers. All of these gardens were dug by hand and the weeds were extracted and piled up to be used for mulch later. Just after lunch I put batteries in mower and golf and they cranked on the first try.
Well the grass was knee high in many areas and it required me to mow the same area twice. There was so much grass that Nancy had a full golf cart in no time after raking. I then weed whacked for another hour after mowing for nearly 2 hours. We just did a quick and easy supper with a fresh salad and a microwaved potato. Andy reminded us he fixing a couple deer hams and some pork ribs for a get together tomorrow evening with our small group. He said "show up hungry." Well we dodged the gully washer this evening although there was a light rain with lots of thunder and lightening. I have some marigold seedling I need to get in the ground but they will have to wait 'til later. My muscles and legs are feeling the effects of hand tillings the garden and walking up and down this property. LATER (I posted some pics on Facebook if your interested. Will try to catch up on some pics at another time.
Andy decide one sheet of replacement tin should to the job, luckily I kept a few scraps from the original roof job so we could match up the paint color. He is picking up the 14 foot piece of roofing on Monday and we hope to get in done that evening. I'll go to Lowes in Galax, Va Monday morning and get what we need to do the vent stack. After Andy left it was a non stop day; picked up several loads of sticks from the yards as I wanted to mow as soon as the grass dried, weed whacked, dug up the gardens(by hand with a grubbing hoe) and transplanted Swiss Chard, kale, 1/2 runner beans, and 4 kinds of tomato's. I also planted sugar peas, onion sets, yellow squash, Zucchini, water cress, sun flower's, and cucumbers. All of these gardens were dug by hand and the weeds were extracted and piled up to be used for mulch later. Just after lunch I put batteries in mower and golf and they cranked on the first try.
Well the grass was knee high in many areas and it required me to mow the same area twice. There was so much grass that Nancy had a full golf cart in no time after raking. I then weed whacked for another hour after mowing for nearly 2 hours. We just did a quick and easy supper with a fresh salad and a microwaved potato. Andy reminded us he fixing a couple deer hams and some pork ribs for a get together tomorrow evening with our small group. He said "show up hungry." Well we dodged the gully washer this evening although there was a light rain with lots of thunder and lightening. I have some marigold seedling I need to get in the ground but they will have to wait 'til later. My muscles and legs are feeling the effects of hand tillings the garden and walking up and down this property. LATER (I posted some pics on Facebook if your interested. Will try to catch up on some pics at another time.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Friday
Wow I can't believe I got on the Internet with the first try, anyhow we made it here safely and without any incident except for a few truckers that needed a "blue light special." It was in the 90's when we arrived around 2:15 at the foot of the mountain and by the time we reached the cabin around 4:30 it was down into the 70's after stopping at WalMart for some supplies.
We found a hole about 12 inches by 6 inches in the roof. Nancy first found some water in the trash can in the downstairs bathroom. I did some investigating and found a large 12 inch by 6 inch hole in the roof where the PVC stack that vents the bathroom had been ripped into as well as tearing the tin roof. Initially it didn't seem their was any damage other than the roof but then we found some buckling of the hardwood floor in the kitchen and bathroom. Sure glad we decided to come early and check on the cabin. I called a friend who is in the building trade and he is coming first thing in the morning to check out the roof and determine what we have to do. It seems the heavy snow and ice formed on the roof and when it let go it slid down the roof tearing away the vent stack as well as the tin roof. Luckily I spied the damage and was able apply a temporary patch to the hole with a cardboard box covered in plastic WalMart bags with a slab of plywood on top held down by a large rock. That's "hillbilly patch" worked just in time as we got a gullywasher with lightening flying everywhere.
Well will go for now as I still have a few things to do before hitting the sack. LATER
We found a hole about 12 inches by 6 inches in the roof. Nancy first found some water in the trash can in the downstairs bathroom. I did some investigating and found a large 12 inch by 6 inch hole in the roof where the PVC stack that vents the bathroom had been ripped into as well as tearing the tin roof. Initially it didn't seem their was any damage other than the roof but then we found some buckling of the hardwood floor in the kitchen and bathroom. Sure glad we decided to come early and check on the cabin. I called a friend who is in the building trade and he is coming first thing in the morning to check out the roof and determine what we have to do. It seems the heavy snow and ice formed on the roof and when it let go it slid down the roof tearing away the vent stack as well as the tin roof. Luckily I spied the damage and was able apply a temporary patch to the hole with a cardboard box covered in plastic WalMart bags with a slab of plywood on top held down by a large rock. That's "hillbilly patch" worked just in time as we got a gullywasher with lightening flying everywhere.
Well will go for now as I still have a few things to do before hitting the sack. LATER
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Thursday
Well today has been a busy day but not to busy for a few quiet moments to start the day, at our house church a week or so ago we discussed prayer and I suggested The Almighty knows us but he wants to hear(prayers) what really is important in our lives at the moment. So I suggest if someone is in your thoughts for whatever reason let GOD know they are important to you or to someone you know.
After my few moments of quiet time, a boring bowl of oatmeal and a ride out to the rec for (what maybe the last time for 6 weeks or so) some pickle ball on my bike. We had 8 players today which made for some great continuous play for 2 1/2 hours with plenty of wet shirts to go around. Did that not sound like we were playing PB on our bike's. Anyhow after PB I headed to the weight room for crunches and lifts before heading home for some lunch with Amy and the grand babies, Nancy made a super salad with the last of the Bibb and Romaine lettuce and actually cut up the first tomato harvested from my patch(I like that word harvested as it indicates a crop is being picked) but in reality it was 1 termato(Annnsley call's them). Well we have enjoyed Amy, Ava and now Samuel for the last 6 months for lunch(can that be right , 6 months since we have seen out mountain cabin) where does the time go, so in the early morning hours say 3 Am I will awake the sleeping(snoring) wife of my life to get ready to head for the mountains. That time has arrived and we are both looking forward to renewing old friendships and getting the mountain cabin ready for another summer of family and friends and their visiting.
So Amy is having us for supper tonight so we won't have to clean the kitchen after supper. I have tons of vegetable seedlings just waiting to be put in the N.C. soil when we arrive this next week end as a matter of fact my tomato seedlings are blooming. Well this keyboard will be out of action for a few days, hopefully not too many as we switch from a Hot and Humid climate to a Cool and Wet atmosphere. I have to pinch myself to think we are heading to just a gorgeous place in the woods with just fantastic folks; not to say the folks were are leaving aren't fantastic. Anyhow before I step on my fingers I'd better go. LATER
After my few moments of quiet time, a boring bowl of oatmeal and a ride out to the rec for (what maybe the last time for 6 weeks or so) some pickle ball on my bike. We had 8 players today which made for some great continuous play for 2 1/2 hours with plenty of wet shirts to go around. Did that not sound like we were playing PB on our bike's. Anyhow after PB I headed to the weight room for crunches and lifts before heading home for some lunch with Amy and the grand babies, Nancy made a super salad with the last of the Bibb and Romaine lettuce and actually cut up the first tomato harvested from my patch(I like that word harvested as it indicates a crop is being picked) but in reality it was 1 termato(Annnsley call's them). Well we have enjoyed Amy, Ava and now Samuel for the last 6 months for lunch(can that be right , 6 months since we have seen out mountain cabin) where does the time go, so in the early morning hours say 3 Am I will awake the sleeping(snoring) wife of my life to get ready to head for the mountains. That time has arrived and we are both looking forward to renewing old friendships and getting the mountain cabin ready for another summer of family and friends and their visiting.
So Amy is having us for supper tonight so we won't have to clean the kitchen after supper. I have tons of vegetable seedlings just waiting to be put in the N.C. soil when we arrive this next week end as a matter of fact my tomato seedlings are blooming. Well this keyboard will be out of action for a few days, hopefully not too many as we switch from a Hot and Humid climate to a Cool and Wet atmosphere. I have to pinch myself to think we are heading to just a gorgeous place in the woods with just fantastic folks; not to say the folks were are leaving aren't fantastic. Anyhow before I step on my fingers I'd better go. LATER
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Wednesday
Well it was another typical Florida day with high temp's and humidity. After my quiet time and a bowl of oatmeal I pedalled out to the rec for some 2 1/2 hours of pickle ball with 9 other players. There were lots of wet shirts and afterwards I did another 20 minutes in the weight room with crunches and heavy weights. After pedalling home I watered the gardens and got ready for Amy and the grand kids to come for lunch while Nancy had a noon appointment for a sonogram.
After a lunch of ham sandwiches and soup I caught up on some inside work before Ava and I headed out to the backyard for some banana pop sickles. The kids left a little after 2 so I caught up on a nap while Nancy took off to the rec for her 30 minutes on the (t)dreadmill. While Nancy put a together a couple of pizzas for house church tonight I watered the gardens. Speaking of house church we had 20+ adults and 5 kids and we were still about 4 people short. We are growing and the relationships are as well and so sweet. We will certainly miss them this summer and hopefully some of them can visit the mountains this fall. Well I will get out of here for now, Later.
After a lunch of ham sandwiches and soup I caught up on some inside work before Ava and I headed out to the backyard for some banana pop sickles. The kids left a little after 2 so I caught up on a nap while Nancy took off to the rec for her 30 minutes on the (t)dreadmill. While Nancy put a together a couple of pizzas for house church tonight I watered the gardens. Speaking of house church we had 20+ adults and 5 kids and we were still about 4 people short. We are growing and the relationships are as well and so sweet. We will certainly miss them this summer and hopefully some of them can visit the mountains this fall. Well I will get out of here for now, Later.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Tuesday
Well what a day this turned out to be and a fine turkey, dressing, smashed spuds and gravy, fresh beets, 1/2 runner green beans and rolls for supper. Yikes was that ever good. We had the kids over along with Nancy's folks and sister to eat as well. We got enough leftovers for turkey sandwiches for the road trip on Friday.
The day started out the usual with a few moments of reflection on the people that God knows is important in my life, a bowl of oatmeal then a ride out to the rec for some pickle ball. We had 10 players today which kept the play at a brisk pace thus there were lots of wet shirt. The weight room was closed so after PB I headed on home to water the gardens after picking beans. The kids came for lunch and then Amy had a doctors appointment so we watched the little ones and played with them until it was time for them to head home for their naps. Samuel is becoming quite the talker and smiler. We took a video of him cooing and smiling and he just loves to be held.
I picked enough fresh beets for supper and my were they ever good. Well not much else to report except Tyler once again helped me in down loading pics to my blog. Man am I brain dead when it comes to remembering all the steps involved in that process. LATER
The day started out the usual with a few moments of reflection on the people that God knows is important in my life, a bowl of oatmeal then a ride out to the rec for some pickle ball. We had 10 players today which kept the play at a brisk pace thus there were lots of wet shirt. The weight room was closed so after PB I headed on home to water the gardens after picking beans. The kids came for lunch and then Amy had a doctors appointment so we watched the little ones and played with them until it was time for them to head home for their naps. Samuel is becoming quite the talker and smiler. We took a video of him cooing and smiling and he just loves to be held.
I picked enough fresh beets for supper and my were they ever good. Well not much else to report except Tyler once again helped me in down loading pics to my blog. Man am I brain dead when it comes to remembering all the steps involved in that process. LATER
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