I've been everywhere, man! Just kidding, but I've been on the road every day. DH and I traveled to Edgely, ND on Friday to buy used double mowers for more hay making. Our old mowers are shot, so we bought better used mowers. Of course these mowers will take some fixing too.
DD1 moved from her one bedroom apartment to a small two bedroom house. It was only 108 F on Saturday and 113 F on Sunday. We helped her with some home improvement projects--shower curtain rod, closet rods, sink fixture and some other fix-its. So hot and humid! (DD 1 has had two more lesions removed. One of these has come back as needing additional surgery. Thank you for your prayers for her as she continues to visit the dermatologist.)
Monday was rake shopping day. We own half interest in a rake with one of the neighbors, but that isn't working out so well anymore. We both need it at the same time. After chores we headed to Onida to buy a used rake DH found on the internet. He told the salesman we were coming. After we had driven all the way there--the rake had been sold to another buyer. Poor communication between the implement business owner and his salesman--made for an unhappy DH. No sense wasting another day! Off we went to Huron to another implement dealer. We ended up buying a newer (more expensive) rake than we planned, but maybe this one won't need as much "fixin".
Tuesday I had an appointment to pick up my new glasses and have my eyes dilated and examined. I was diagnosed with ocular histoplasmosis in 1979 and had laser surgery, so I am faithful with my eye check ups. A scan of my macula looks different this year and now I am scheduled to see a retina specialist in August.
Wednesday I had my regular yearly check-up scheduled at the clinic. It's nice to know I'm healthy!
I was looking forward to staying home today. I've been to town once already for mower parts. Our "new" mower has taken more fixing than DH anticipated. It should be in fine condition once all the repairs are made.
No matter where we go, this little gal brings us home.
This is Lambie Pie. She was born June 2nd. She is a twin. Her mom chose the little bull calf and deserted the heifer. She sounded just like a little lamb when she cried. We tried and tried to get her mom to take both babies. No such luck. At birth Pie only weighed about 40 pounds. We have nursed her along and she is doing well now. We feed her morning and night and she drinks a gallon of milk replacer a day. In another week or so she will be put on pellet feed. She is in a pasture with her mom and brother and another cow, who likes both her twin bulls. She keeps us tied down, so no camping or fishing yet this summer. She is so cute and funny. Who can resist a little baby who comes running to be fed?
As you can see, no sewing so far this week---only traveling! It has been so hot and we pray for rain daily. The corn is starting to burn up--hard to watch. Some dark clouds passed over this morning as we were fixing on the mower and we each felt a few drops--such a teaser!! DH says he will never complain about a blizzard again. July has been a long series of hot, hot, dry days.
DD1 moved from her one bedroom apartment to a small two bedroom house. It was only 108 F on Saturday and 113 F on Sunday. We helped her with some home improvement projects--shower curtain rod, closet rods, sink fixture and some other fix-its. So hot and humid! (DD 1 has had two more lesions removed. One of these has come back as needing additional surgery. Thank you for your prayers for her as she continues to visit the dermatologist.)
Monday was rake shopping day. We own half interest in a rake with one of the neighbors, but that isn't working out so well anymore. We both need it at the same time. After chores we headed to Onida to buy a used rake DH found on the internet. He told the salesman we were coming. After we had driven all the way there--the rake had been sold to another buyer. Poor communication between the implement business owner and his salesman--made for an unhappy DH. No sense wasting another day! Off we went to Huron to another implement dealer. We ended up buying a newer (more expensive) rake than we planned, but maybe this one won't need as much "fixin".
Tuesday I had an appointment to pick up my new glasses and have my eyes dilated and examined. I was diagnosed with ocular histoplasmosis in 1979 and had laser surgery, so I am faithful with my eye check ups. A scan of my macula looks different this year and now I am scheduled to see a retina specialist in August.
Wednesday I had my regular yearly check-up scheduled at the clinic. It's nice to know I'm healthy!
I was looking forward to staying home today. I've been to town once already for mower parts. Our "new" mower has taken more fixing than DH anticipated. It should be in fine condition once all the repairs are made.
No matter where we go, this little gal brings us home.
This is Lambie Pie. She was born June 2nd. She is a twin. Her mom chose the little bull calf and deserted the heifer. She sounded just like a little lamb when she cried. We tried and tried to get her mom to take both babies. No such luck. At birth Pie only weighed about 40 pounds. We have nursed her along and she is doing well now. We feed her morning and night and she drinks a gallon of milk replacer a day. In another week or so she will be put on pellet feed. She is in a pasture with her mom and brother and another cow, who likes both her twin bulls. She keeps us tied down, so no camping or fishing yet this summer. She is so cute and funny. Who can resist a little baby who comes running to be fed?
As you can see, no sewing so far this week---only traveling! It has been so hot and we pray for rain daily. The corn is starting to burn up--hard to watch. Some dark clouds passed over this morning as we were fixing on the mower and we each felt a few drops--such a teaser!! DH says he will never complain about a blizzard again. July has been a long series of hot, hot, dry days.
