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I'll finish the dishes that are soaking, then take a shower. I sure thought about a bath, then I considered how I would possibly lower myself into the tub. Sure, I could get it done. But the chance of a slip is much greater since my legs don't easily, or quickly, react to strains. No, I'll take a simple shower. Then I hope to put a good load of dishes in to soak again. After that, to town.
Having so many potential problems and projects can be overwhelming. I have a list... or two. Some of it is for checking, some of it is for buying, some for now, later, next month. Grhhh! Some things? I want materials to create a compost center and a planter or two. I need peat moss and sand. I would like to grab a few more five gallon buckets, say four, plus lids. As well, I want handheld shears and sucker goop. I can forgo some of it. If the composting center materials are too much, I might cut it to one or two portions. If the planters are too much, perhaps just one, or even just go with the one I have and buy when my finances are more solid. Remember, beside being just slightly on this edge of being financially sound, I... am hoping to have enough to buy a riding lawnmower, or half of one this coming month, plus a few extras.
There are other things I am considering. I want another pump sprayer. I have one, but it is for insects. I really don't want to mix and match. I want one for weeds. I had thought about roundup, or such, but have heard there are other options. And, being a sucker, I am going to give it a chance. It is not even all that expensive. I looked for recipes for 'killzall' and for something that just kills weeds/surface stuff (sort of). I found that vinegar, soap, and salt, mixed and sprayed, will kill all (or so I am told). That will be used for the driveway, cracks between the house and walk, and such. Another recipe is that, without the salt. Vinegar (some say regular, some say apple, most say 5% is good, 20% acidity is faster) and soap will work for just killing off a small area. I might try that on the grass patches around the raspberry pits. Along with the plastic cover that might get rid of the grass. Or... not. Life is an experiment.
Oh, I missed getting the trash out. I fell too hard and fast. No worries. I will collect up the trash before showering, then spray for bugs around the house. Take a shower and air dry while watching another episode of Penny Dreadful. Then, probably, off to town. Yes, medicine is down. I have been doing much better. I will be refilling the other med-set shortly, this time up to full dose. My last one had double dose, up to full dose. But I hadn't put that in, I didn't think. Anyway, I saw the mistake and fixed it on the fly. I wasn't ready for that much. In two weeks, though, I will up my carvedilol to it's final dosage. Along with the supplements, I have to hope that is enough. Then again, who wants to, or even can, in this realm, live forever.
This week? Too much to be sure about. Of course, spraying for bugs, maybe spraying for weeds... and spot spraying on the lawn? Adding cardboard to the bed if the spray and plastic isn't enough. Building part or all of the compost center, including metal mesh on the bottom and top so as to keep critters out. Raking and collecting those beautiful browns. Seeking starters for several crops, plus shopping for other items and projects. I will look over gutters tonight, get a more solid cost estimate. I am thinking about fifty feet of gutters, six down spouts, with about ten foot down spout runs, along with elbows and legs. For now I won't think about a full run to a water tank, but I might discuss it if a tech guy is on hand at the store. Could go underground with that, and it will work if the heights are right. Of course, if you lower it to fill you lose the height that would give you water pressure. So... considerations.
Hmm? Right, see? I really am thinking, but about a bit much. The world is at my door and it... tastes like an oyster. :p Later.
Monday, April 3, 2017
I can barely walk.
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It's much like walking on stilts. There simply isn't much flex due to the stiffness, perhaps swelling? It doesn't hurt all that bad, even when I go beyond and squat or bend. However I can't do those things quickly. That was quite a bit of leg work, as most pick, awl, and shovel of soil was gone through by hand, sometimes twice. It didn't hurt at the time, it is just as if my legs have become concrete, more so the upper hind part of my legs, though the calves are a bit worked... they are just more used to it.
All good. I won't complain. And, if tomorrow or whenever, I can get starters and the parts and pieces I want, I will continue working. Heck, tonight I might get out and do some of the shopping. Breaking up convoluted tours of shopping sure makes it easier. An all dayer in various businesses, driving hither and thither, is pretty draining. Hmm, if I could get the parts for the compost bin, a planter or two, sheers and shooter killing sap, I could do a few things earlier tomorrow, then head out for more of it on Wednesday.
Perhaps make a few calls and inquire about where to source starters... if possible, tomorrow, as well. I really don't want to muck around with seed for things like asparagus. Yes, I understand the problems of bringing starters home. I also understand how much it takes to grow... anything... from seed. It takes a year, or two, or three, of dedication, depending on what it is. That means planting, watering, feeding, getting it the right amount of light, and heat. On and on and on. I just don't have it.
I have been checking ketones. I seem to be right between, by the color chart, 15 and 40... light to medium ketosis. I did check my fasting blood sugar. That is at 227. Not good, but pretty regular, actually. I think fasting is about the only way to bring my blood sugar down. To fast I pretty much need to be into ketosis, and I am getting there. It's more a matter of having enough food on hand to feast in a four to six hour period. It also meant getting back in potassium levels I can live which, but will also mean more greens. All of which is just about where I need it. So? So, on top of all else I am up to, I need to begin food planning.
Tonight I will boil a dozen and an half eggs. More than that and it just... it's too much. When I go to town, I may pick up more greens, and other vegetables. Cauliflower is great, as is spinach, kale, and cabbage. I also need more salads, and will begin checking out various dark greens to mix in, and some to cook, ones with which I am not terribly familiar. I don't need sweets, and am very tolerant of bitters. Plus eggs and homemade dressings help. Ugh. Currently I am eating to perceived needs, of meat and greens (mostly). I am hoping, as I get back into it all, including work, I will slowly both decrease how much I eat, but again begin being able to fast.
It is coming. My whole life is coming back around. I think I will be able to get the riding mower this coming month. I think, I say, I think, boy. I just want to make sure it can handle a hauler, maybe an aerator, a snowblower, perhaps even a blade... and that it has the power to use those. My lawn is a mess, perhaps a few years of solid work and it will be back in shape? Who knows. I sure like where things are going. Good afternoon.
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It's much like walking on stilts. There simply isn't much flex due to the stiffness, perhaps swelling? It doesn't hurt all that bad, even when I go beyond and squat or bend. However I can't do those things quickly. That was quite a bit of leg work, as most pick, awl, and shovel of soil was gone through by hand, sometimes twice. It didn't hurt at the time, it is just as if my legs have become concrete, more so the upper hind part of my legs, though the calves are a bit worked... they are just more used to it.
All good. I won't complain. And, if tomorrow or whenever, I can get starters and the parts and pieces I want, I will continue working. Heck, tonight I might get out and do some of the shopping. Breaking up convoluted tours of shopping sure makes it easier. An all dayer in various businesses, driving hither and thither, is pretty draining. Hmm, if I could get the parts for the compost bin, a planter or two, sheers and shooter killing sap, I could do a few things earlier tomorrow, then head out for more of it on Wednesday.
Perhaps make a few calls and inquire about where to source starters... if possible, tomorrow, as well. I really don't want to muck around with seed for things like asparagus. Yes, I understand the problems of bringing starters home. I also understand how much it takes to grow... anything... from seed. It takes a year, or two, or three, of dedication, depending on what it is. That means planting, watering, feeding, getting it the right amount of light, and heat. On and on and on. I just don't have it.
I have been checking ketones. I seem to be right between, by the color chart, 15 and 40... light to medium ketosis. I did check my fasting blood sugar. That is at 227. Not good, but pretty regular, actually. I think fasting is about the only way to bring my blood sugar down. To fast I pretty much need to be into ketosis, and I am getting there. It's more a matter of having enough food on hand to feast in a four to six hour period. It also meant getting back in potassium levels I can live which, but will also mean more greens. All of which is just about where I need it. So? So, on top of all else I am up to, I need to begin food planning.
Tonight I will boil a dozen and an half eggs. More than that and it just... it's too much. When I go to town, I may pick up more greens, and other vegetables. Cauliflower is great, as is spinach, kale, and cabbage. I also need more salads, and will begin checking out various dark greens to mix in, and some to cook, ones with which I am not terribly familiar. I don't need sweets, and am very tolerant of bitters. Plus eggs and homemade dressings help. Ugh. Currently I am eating to perceived needs, of meat and greens (mostly). I am hoping, as I get back into it all, including work, I will slowly both decrease how much I eat, but again begin being able to fast.
It is coming. My whole life is coming back around. I think I will be able to get the riding mower this coming month. I think, I say, I think, boy. I just want to make sure it can handle a hauler, maybe an aerator, a snowblower, perhaps even a blade... and that it has the power to use those. My lawn is a mess, perhaps a few years of solid work and it will be back in shape? Who knows. I sure like where things are going. Good afternoon.
Yes, yes, a new day.
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It's the same day, really. Sleep cycle days and mechanical days don't always line up. Actually, on submarines, for most of us, that only happened every third day if even then imperfectly. Between work, the sun being out or hidden, temperature fluctuations, medicine, and health, I'm spinning like a top. I am mostly staying up a few to many hours more each day. Some days I can maintain, some days just happen to cause me to gain back an hour, nothing is certain save for the general trend. It'll even out before too long. It always does.
I know there are dreams back in there too. Not terrible ones, I don't think, lately. I don't know about you, but I usually enjoy my dreams. Even the ones about heartbreak. If you have lived without pain you haven't lived. Embrace that, I say, just don't let it own you, or be all of you. And, for my part, that is how it is. Though the same can be said of almost any intense sensation or feeling... enjoy it, but don't let it be the whole of you. I... think I have tried that. I have tried asceticism and stoicism as well, in and through time. Which is worse? Honestly, I think the latter groups. I would much rather live too steeped in sensuality and emotion than to be already dead, again, and in those ways.
Ah, yes, there are dreams back in there. Nothing too disturbing, though rich, deep, sometimes dark, sometimes brighter even to seeing the face of the Sun. Not long ago I dreamed of Him, with a face that shone. In the dream I knew that wasn't me, I knew it was Him. I also knew, in time, it would be Me. It was when I dreamed of my cousin who passed, and went along with me "hiding my face", which I wrote and which was in the song, and something I had told her while she yet lived. While she had dreamed that my feet never touched the ground. Yes, they... get complicated, involved, terrifying, and beautiful. Oh, if I dream something I think is wrong, but it's in the dream, I leave it as it was in the dream. I assume "mistakes" are there for a reason. What reason? I cannot know.
Well, without dreams I will just have to do something so as to have post fodder. I didn't finish the dishes. I crashed so very hard my ears started ringing. No, not really. *crossing eyes* I did go down hard and fast. On the good side, I was down to rinsing a few pot lids and cookie sheets. That'll be easy to reset and do. Then a shower, if not quite all that quickly. Hmm... maybe I will clean the bathroom totally, then take a shower? Yes. Top to bottom, laundry to removing a few things, resetting and configuring. Top, indeed, to bottom, the place will be good. I keep the toilet rather clean, scrubbing a few times a week, and using housekeeping ninja tactics to make it mostly sparkle. It's everything else that needs elbow grease.
Oh... I can't wait to feed the girls today. I always wait a few hours after I wake, no matter when I wake. This keeps the girls from climbing all over my back, trying to wake me early for earlier feeding. And, yes, they do learn IF you choose to teach them. Again, Sassy will be fed in near the water fountain. Closer and closer at some speed. She only ate half her food last night. Fine. She'll be hungrier today. I know how to use all sorts of tools, but the mind is my favored. I try to keep it... healthy. I experimented with myself first, often without... just means. So I... know the difference. The intention, implementation, and results all count. If one is not in line with, as I have it, God would want it, then I don't use it. Cut corners? Only for the right reasons, and not without... guilt and penalty too. A choice in hard times, one no one wishes to make.
Oh, right, well... on with my day. Good day, afternoon, whatnot.
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It's the same day, really. Sleep cycle days and mechanical days don't always line up. Actually, on submarines, for most of us, that only happened every third day if even then imperfectly. Between work, the sun being out or hidden, temperature fluctuations, medicine, and health, I'm spinning like a top. I am mostly staying up a few to many hours more each day. Some days I can maintain, some days just happen to cause me to gain back an hour, nothing is certain save for the general trend. It'll even out before too long. It always does.
I know there are dreams back in there too. Not terrible ones, I don't think, lately. I don't know about you, but I usually enjoy my dreams. Even the ones about heartbreak. If you have lived without pain you haven't lived. Embrace that, I say, just don't let it own you, or be all of you. And, for my part, that is how it is. Though the same can be said of almost any intense sensation or feeling... enjoy it, but don't let it be the whole of you. I... think I have tried that. I have tried asceticism and stoicism as well, in and through time. Which is worse? Honestly, I think the latter groups. I would much rather live too steeped in sensuality and emotion than to be already dead, again, and in those ways.
Ah, yes, there are dreams back in there. Nothing too disturbing, though rich, deep, sometimes dark, sometimes brighter even to seeing the face of the Sun. Not long ago I dreamed of Him, with a face that shone. In the dream I knew that wasn't me, I knew it was Him. I also knew, in time, it would be Me. It was when I dreamed of my cousin who passed, and went along with me "hiding my face", which I wrote and which was in the song, and something I had told her while she yet lived. While she had dreamed that my feet never touched the ground. Yes, they... get complicated, involved, terrifying, and beautiful. Oh, if I dream something I think is wrong, but it's in the dream, I leave it as it was in the dream. I assume "mistakes" are there for a reason. What reason? I cannot know.
Well, without dreams I will just have to do something so as to have post fodder. I didn't finish the dishes. I crashed so very hard my ears started ringing. No, not really. *crossing eyes* I did go down hard and fast. On the good side, I was down to rinsing a few pot lids and cookie sheets. That'll be easy to reset and do. Then a shower, if not quite all that quickly. Hmm... maybe I will clean the bathroom totally, then take a shower? Yes. Top to bottom, laundry to removing a few things, resetting and configuring. Top, indeed, to bottom, the place will be good. I keep the toilet rather clean, scrubbing a few times a week, and using housekeeping ninja tactics to make it mostly sparkle. It's everything else that needs elbow grease.
Oh... I can't wait to feed the girls today. I always wait a few hours after I wake, no matter when I wake. This keeps the girls from climbing all over my back, trying to wake me early for earlier feeding. And, yes, they do learn IF you choose to teach them. Again, Sassy will be fed in near the water fountain. Closer and closer at some speed. She only ate half her food last night. Fine. She'll be hungrier today. I know how to use all sorts of tools, but the mind is my favored. I try to keep it... healthy. I experimented with myself first, often without... just means. So I... know the difference. The intention, implementation, and results all count. If one is not in line with, as I have it, God would want it, then I don't use it. Cut corners? Only for the right reasons, and not without... guilt and penalty too. A choice in hard times, one no one wishes to make.
Oh, right, well... on with my day. Good day, afternoon, whatnot.
It was a plan.
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I got the carb replacement down before starting the dishes. It did help in that I didn't end up swallowing bile back down by the gulps and going through a rash of other very strange physical, mostly gastronomic, impleasantries. And I mostly got through the dishes. I am heating up the last of them, so they dry better. Some, the plastics, will just be allowed to air dry. I hate trying to dry plastic, at almost any temps. Just... doesn't go well.
I will get that load of dishes finished, but I won't do much else. I hit a wall. Any other day, and minus the ketocana, I would guess I would be down, sulking somewhere in limbo though without thought. I'd be unhappy about it later, or not. Still, I am done. I hope to figure out something tomorrow. Just, today, not happening. Not even a shower as I finish the dishes. But the tub will be open for a bath or shower later on.
I fed the girls today, and put Sassy's food as close to the water bowl as I could. It'll take time, but I think I can creep her closer. Eventually she will lose track of the noise. If you don't remember, the first two weeks to month she was here she was almost never seen. Neither by Sam nor myself, actually. She stayed hidden. I tried to be patient with her, was patient. That wore thing. Finally I made it so she had to come close to be fed, and be held before being fed. Eventually she got better. Even now she can be a bit shy, but she is quite tame... other than when her and Sam get into it. I'll... train her about this, too.
Good night... and day.
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I got the carb replacement down before starting the dishes. It did help in that I didn't end up swallowing bile back down by the gulps and going through a rash of other very strange physical, mostly gastronomic, impleasantries. And I mostly got through the dishes. I am heating up the last of them, so they dry better. Some, the plastics, will just be allowed to air dry. I hate trying to dry plastic, at almost any temps. Just... doesn't go well.
I will get that load of dishes finished, but I won't do much else. I hit a wall. Any other day, and minus the ketocana, I would guess I would be down, sulking somewhere in limbo though without thought. I'd be unhappy about it later, or not. Still, I am done. I hope to figure out something tomorrow. Just, today, not happening. Not even a shower as I finish the dishes. But the tub will be open for a bath or shower later on.
I fed the girls today, and put Sassy's food as close to the water bowl as I could. It'll take time, but I think I can creep her closer. Eventually she will lose track of the noise. If you don't remember, the first two weeks to month she was here she was almost never seen. Neither by Sam nor myself, actually. She stayed hidden. I tried to be patient with her, was patient. That wore thing. Finally I made it so she had to come close to be fed, and be held before being fed. Eventually she got better. Even now she can be a bit shy, but she is quite tame... other than when her and Sam get into it. I'll... train her about this, too.
Good night... and day.
I still have things to do.
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While I haven't been to bed, so technically, or literally in my book, it is still Sunday... it... also isn't. Yes, yes, I... do that, what, thing?, yes, thing, once in a while. Trick me once, fie on me, trick me... Never mind, I'll trick you, me, them, and us, as often as it takes to get the job done. We'll argue about it over breakfast, lunch, or dinner. On you, of course. *grins*
Uhrm, right. Things to do. I'm going to check the rinsed dishes. I am hoping they are still hot enough to dry and put up. Yeah, that'll smart. My legs and knees are still a bit sort. Lower back snapped back to fully recovered the fastest this time. Anyway, I'd like to do the dishes, get another shower in since I don't have time for a bath. A bath tomorrow? I sure hope so. Though maybe this evening. I won't be messing with dishes, more dishes, probably, until tomorrow. So...
A bit of price checking and perhaps minor purchases. I need a bit of sand, for the worms. They need grit. I want to check a couple of places for starters, at least find and price. Hmm, I might take my telephone book in. Since I still have my cellphone for now, I might as well use it. I am sure I want to buy material to create at least one, but possibly the three outdoor compost space(s). I have a list of things to review, price check, and perhaps buy. I have some prices from Amazon with which to compare.
As well, a meal, a stop at the post office for some or a package, and perhaps just a small bit of grocery shopping. But first, carb replacement. That stuff really helps me not gag on bile, or some such, when trying to run on empty. Plus, I can keep breakfast to just protein and fat... a few eggs, a chop or several sausages, and bacon? Something like that. I'll (try to) skip the potatoes and toast. Hmm... A meaty omelet would be good though, with some sort of green veggie on the side? Dunno, I'll find out when I get there.
I best get to it. Later.
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While I haven't been to bed, so technically, or literally in my book, it is still Sunday... it... also isn't. Yes, yes, I... do that, what, thing?, yes, thing, once in a while. Trick me once, fie on me, trick me... Never mind, I'll trick you, me, them, and us, as often as it takes to get the job done. We'll argue about it over breakfast, lunch, or dinner. On you, of course. *grins*
Uhrm, right. Things to do. I'm going to check the rinsed dishes. I am hoping they are still hot enough to dry and put up. Yeah, that'll smart. My legs and knees are still a bit sort. Lower back snapped back to fully recovered the fastest this time. Anyway, I'd like to do the dishes, get another shower in since I don't have time for a bath. A bath tomorrow? I sure hope so. Though maybe this evening. I won't be messing with dishes, more dishes, probably, until tomorrow. So...
A bit of price checking and perhaps minor purchases. I need a bit of sand, for the worms. They need grit. I want to check a couple of places for starters, at least find and price. Hmm, I might take my telephone book in. Since I still have my cellphone for now, I might as well use it. I am sure I want to buy material to create at least one, but possibly the three outdoor compost space(s). I have a list of things to review, price check, and perhaps buy. I have some prices from Amazon with which to compare.
As well, a meal, a stop at the post office for some or a package, and perhaps just a small bit of grocery shopping. But first, carb replacement. That stuff really helps me not gag on bile, or some such, when trying to run on empty. Plus, I can keep breakfast to just protein and fat... a few eggs, a chop or several sausages, and bacon? Something like that. I'll (try to) skip the potatoes and toast. Hmm... A meaty omelet would be good though, with some sort of green veggie on the side? Dunno, I'll find out when I get there.
I best get to it. Later.
Sunday, April 2, 2017
Small pieces of information at a time.
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I spoke with the neighbor. Yes, grass is an issue. If I have similar grass I might be having a problem as well. He has tried many things and finally is on the ropes. They are going for a knockout. Oh, I'll have to write the name of the stuff they are going to use. As well, he suggested a gardening center which focuses on local. They have any seed, perhaps starters. It's a beginning. I will also give them more of a shot at other needs and wants, such as peat moss and such. For some things, even if it costs a bit more, local is better... if it really is local. Can openers? Not so much. Starters, mulch, and such? Maybe.
I finally got the cat watering system cleaned and together. I had to take the pump apart. I may have... well I definitely didn't read the instructions. I worried, initially, that I damaged the pump. Nope. Actually, it looks like this was a returned item. And it looks like they top part had been tossed, as it was scraped. Anyway... I took the pump apart, cleaned and watered, made sure the inlet was wide open, put the pump back together, then installed it all again. This time I used just enough water and it worked like a charm. I showed Sam. But it was dinner time and she wasn't all that interested. I couldn't get Sassy, so I'll show her in a bit. I just like having a much better water source for them. A ramekin is okay for one cat, if you stay up on it. But for two it's just... not right. This needs to just be kept full, then cleaned once every three to five weeks. It has a filter which helps.
I think I will be able to finish the dishes tonight. A bath? Maybe. But I won't do much more. Though, whenever I wake tomorrow, I might take a bath then. I'll still be mostly clean. *grins* I am going to try to wake much earlier tomorrow. I have a lot to do and little time. Or it seems like I have little time. I want to get started. Oh, and I have things at the post office. *shrug* Later, or maybe good night.
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Ruh-rho. I can get Sam in, and maybe get her to drink? She doesn't seem to fear the machine. Sassy not so much. I have carried her in twice. She actually tries to scratch me, to get away, and howls and yowls at the device. I don't know how this will work out. I have moved the hard food near the machine. If necessary, I will go all out and put her wet canned food near the device. She will either get over it or go hungry for a bit. Ugh. We'll see.
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I spoke with the neighbor. Yes, grass is an issue. If I have similar grass I might be having a problem as well. He has tried many things and finally is on the ropes. They are going for a knockout. Oh, I'll have to write the name of the stuff they are going to use. As well, he suggested a gardening center which focuses on local. They have any seed, perhaps starters. It's a beginning. I will also give them more of a shot at other needs and wants, such as peat moss and such. For some things, even if it costs a bit more, local is better... if it really is local. Can openers? Not so much. Starters, mulch, and such? Maybe.
I finally got the cat watering system cleaned and together. I had to take the pump apart. I may have... well I definitely didn't read the instructions. I worried, initially, that I damaged the pump. Nope. Actually, it looks like this was a returned item. And it looks like they top part had been tossed, as it was scraped. Anyway... I took the pump apart, cleaned and watered, made sure the inlet was wide open, put the pump back together, then installed it all again. This time I used just enough water and it worked like a charm. I showed Sam. But it was dinner time and she wasn't all that interested. I couldn't get Sassy, so I'll show her in a bit. I just like having a much better water source for them. A ramekin is okay for one cat, if you stay up on it. But for two it's just... not right. This needs to just be kept full, then cleaned once every three to five weeks. It has a filter which helps.
I think I will be able to finish the dishes tonight. A bath? Maybe. But I won't do much more. Though, whenever I wake tomorrow, I might take a bath then. I'll still be mostly clean. *grins* I am going to try to wake much earlier tomorrow. I have a lot to do and little time. Or it seems like I have little time. I want to get started. Oh, and I have things at the post office. *shrug* Later, or maybe good night.
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Ruh-rho. I can get Sam in, and maybe get her to drink? She doesn't seem to fear the machine. Sassy not so much. I have carried her in twice. She actually tries to scratch me, to get away, and howls and yowls at the device. I don't know how this will work out. I have moved the hard food near the machine. If necessary, I will go all out and put her wet canned food near the device. She will either get over it or go hungry for a bit. Ugh. We'll see.
Surprises.
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I did get to the dishes. Some of them washed, rinsed, and up. Though more of them just washed and put to a rinse. As well, I finally got the cat watering system in for a wash. I just don't use anything right out of packages... not for me, not for the critters. Do not trust. That's not even a bad thing, it is just the facts of mass production. In time to be freshly washed for when dinner arrives.
The only other things I plan to do today are to eat something or other, finish the dishes in the rinse... well and the cat waterer, get the trash out, then take a good long soak bath. I am sore pretty much everywhere. It is wonderful, and yet I am hoping a salt soak will work things out. I will be set to sprint this coming week. Much to do. Though, in truth, my goal is to begin working regularly, if lightly. Can I get to ten solid hours of work, committed dedicated timed? I don't know. I think so. I am finally doing well enough that I can not only think about it, but might be able to do it. If I can, I suspect I might begin going beyond that. Working twenty to thirty hours around the house and yard a week? Maybe.
I am well pleased with the digging so far, and planning. Some of the purchases have been made, just a few left for this month. I did check the prices for various pvc gutter systems. Sure, metal is much stronger, and would last a lot longer. Hmm, I didn't actually price it though. I believe I will be going with pvc for now. If that fails too often or catastrophically, then I might go with metal. If I go with metal, it will be with steel. Oh, and there are mesh screens for over them now, so they aren't as difficult to keep clean. They just snap on and off, so they aren't another layer of seemingly small but in truth large complications. Life... you think you found a trick to keep it all together. The trick turns into a curveball, but not for but against you.
Another job for this week? Shredding mail. I have... piles and piles of it. I also have the new incentive of needing carbon sources. Raking might bring some, but shredding will probably be the most abundant, if limited, sources to start the game. To think I tossed... six or seven bags of "brown" a year or two ago. Ugh. Well, it's something to keep me in the game, I guess.
Oh, right. Live and learn. Not only are horseradish roots useful, the leaves are another green. Actually, that might be a reason to grow more than one, or two. The thing is, I really want them in planters. At least until I figure out my growing areas and... it begins to take shape and make sense. Invasive? That... bothers me. I'm already a local nuisance, I do not wish to complicate things further.
Later.
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I did get to the dishes. Some of them washed, rinsed, and up. Though more of them just washed and put to a rinse. As well, I finally got the cat watering system in for a wash. I just don't use anything right out of packages... not for me, not for the critters. Do not trust. That's not even a bad thing, it is just the facts of mass production. In time to be freshly washed for when dinner arrives.
The only other things I plan to do today are to eat something or other, finish the dishes in the rinse... well and the cat waterer, get the trash out, then take a good long soak bath. I am sore pretty much everywhere. It is wonderful, and yet I am hoping a salt soak will work things out. I will be set to sprint this coming week. Much to do. Though, in truth, my goal is to begin working regularly, if lightly. Can I get to ten solid hours of work, committed dedicated timed? I don't know. I think so. I am finally doing well enough that I can not only think about it, but might be able to do it. If I can, I suspect I might begin going beyond that. Working twenty to thirty hours around the house and yard a week? Maybe.
I am well pleased with the digging so far, and planning. Some of the purchases have been made, just a few left for this month. I did check the prices for various pvc gutter systems. Sure, metal is much stronger, and would last a lot longer. Hmm, I didn't actually price it though. I believe I will be going with pvc for now. If that fails too often or catastrophically, then I might go with metal. If I go with metal, it will be with steel. Oh, and there are mesh screens for over them now, so they aren't as difficult to keep clean. They just snap on and off, so they aren't another layer of seemingly small but in truth large complications. Life... you think you found a trick to keep it all together. The trick turns into a curveball, but not for but against you.
Another job for this week? Shredding mail. I have... piles and piles of it. I also have the new incentive of needing carbon sources. Raking might bring some, but shredding will probably be the most abundant, if limited, sources to start the game. To think I tossed... six or seven bags of "brown" a year or two ago. Ugh. Well, it's something to keep me in the game, I guess.
Oh, right. Live and learn. Not only are horseradish roots useful, the leaves are another green. Actually, that might be a reason to grow more than one, or two. The thing is, I really want them in planters. At least until I figure out my growing areas and... it begins to take shape and make sense. Invasive? That... bothers me. I'm already a local nuisance, I do not wish to complicate things further.
Later.
Later and sore.
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Nothing unexpected. Actually better than anticipated on the soreness. I didn't get dishes done last night so I really do have to do them today. The goal is to do those, then take a shower, before dinner arrives. No promises though. Digging and weeding hit both my legs and lower back. Not terribly, but it does slow me down. Then again, I don't feel pain well, so it's probably worse than I suspect. Moving more slowly is a way for my body to continue hiding pain.
I was thinking, if the plastic doesn't work as well as I would alike, or alone, I might add cardboard underneath. And, with the raspberries, I may do more than the plots I have. Perhaps dig out the whole area? If not now, in time. I would like those transplants to turn the area into a true hedge. Though I may see how these do then go from there?
As for general purposes, I need to get some goop to put on shoots from around trees and scrubs I cut. Otherwise every year I have to cut just as many as before. I honestly thought eventually they would stop. Nope. So... yeah. I am sure I will always have some, but not this many. These mostly look like reshoots off old cuts. I'll fix it.
Cleaning the gutters will be a chore for this week too. While I am doing that I would like to get an idea about additional or new gutters. While I do have two levels of roofs, the upper level simply drops directly to the lower level. If I wanted to try to be tricky, and catch more, I might well Put a small section of gutter, without need of a drain... just let it pour out further in toward the middle of the lower roof. But that might be a lot of work for very little. Having a clean, unpainted, metal roof really helps in a lot of ways. Oh, and beside my house, my garage. I have some outhouses too, but the closest one has traditional roofing... and it's small. Not sure it's worth the work. Though maybe. Actually, that one might be good to water the raspberry bushes. Bushes?
This week? Attempting to find local rhubarb, asparagus, and horseradish... perhaps another bigger planter pot or halfbarrel to plant a second horseradish root. Finding shoot-goop and then trimming the shoots and scrub while applying the goop. Keeping an eye on the opened beds, laying cardboard if necessary. Raking the lawn, sweeping the sidewalks, and doing some general cleaning. Calling about the fees for a dumpster, though that isn't quite in the books yet, I just want to think about when to schedule it. Oh, and checking out materials for a compost center. That's outside.
Inside I am hoping to finish all dishes, as well as that is possible. Then getting laundry going again. I would like to finish that and be up, then keep up. Then hit the bathroom and kitchen, a bit or enough, along with restarting the bedroom. Ugh. But, that's... the deal. Oh, I do have a few pieces of business to manage as well. I best get these dishes washed, a shower in, then rinse them, and maybe, later, take a soak bath. It'll help get me started for the week.
Later.
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Nothing unexpected. Actually better than anticipated on the soreness. I didn't get dishes done last night so I really do have to do them today. The goal is to do those, then take a shower, before dinner arrives. No promises though. Digging and weeding hit both my legs and lower back. Not terribly, but it does slow me down. Then again, I don't feel pain well, so it's probably worse than I suspect. Moving more slowly is a way for my body to continue hiding pain.
I was thinking, if the plastic doesn't work as well as I would alike, or alone, I might add cardboard underneath. And, with the raspberries, I may do more than the plots I have. Perhaps dig out the whole area? If not now, in time. I would like those transplants to turn the area into a true hedge. Though I may see how these do then go from there?
As for general purposes, I need to get some goop to put on shoots from around trees and scrubs I cut. Otherwise every year I have to cut just as many as before. I honestly thought eventually they would stop. Nope. So... yeah. I am sure I will always have some, but not this many. These mostly look like reshoots off old cuts. I'll fix it.
Cleaning the gutters will be a chore for this week too. While I am doing that I would like to get an idea about additional or new gutters. While I do have two levels of roofs, the upper level simply drops directly to the lower level. If I wanted to try to be tricky, and catch more, I might well Put a small section of gutter, without need of a drain... just let it pour out further in toward the middle of the lower roof. But that might be a lot of work for very little. Having a clean, unpainted, metal roof really helps in a lot of ways. Oh, and beside my house, my garage. I have some outhouses too, but the closest one has traditional roofing... and it's small. Not sure it's worth the work. Though maybe. Actually, that one might be good to water the raspberry bushes. Bushes?
This week? Attempting to find local rhubarb, asparagus, and horseradish... perhaps another bigger planter pot or halfbarrel to plant a second horseradish root. Finding shoot-goop and then trimming the shoots and scrub while applying the goop. Keeping an eye on the opened beds, laying cardboard if necessary. Raking the lawn, sweeping the sidewalks, and doing some general cleaning. Calling about the fees for a dumpster, though that isn't quite in the books yet, I just want to think about when to schedule it. Oh, and checking out materials for a compost center. That's outside.
Inside I am hoping to finish all dishes, as well as that is possible. Then getting laundry going again. I would like to finish that and be up, then keep up. Then hit the bathroom and kitchen, a bit or enough, along with restarting the bedroom. Ugh. But, that's... the deal. Oh, I do have a few pieces of business to manage as well. I best get these dishes washed, a shower in, then rinse them, and maybe, later, take a soak bath. It'll help get me started for the week.
Later.
Okay?
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A bit of research on exactly when to plant some of the things on my menu. It is the right time for hardier crops, including both asparagus and rhubarb. I would bet a dollar, if I bet, that I could plant horseradish too. Which, actually, I am going to plant in planters, big planters, if just two of them. If I do well, and keep up on them, I may plant them either in a small, tight, raised bed, or maybe in some area I don't mind getting slightly overrun if I mismanage a year.
I have found a place to order these, and perhaps other things. The problem I am having is finding one place to order them all. Then again I would rather buy them locally. To speak with employees who might have more information, advice, and maybe even information on a few other topics. Perhaps, when I am out this week, I will stop at a couple of places. Hmm, maybe I should call first. I hate driving for nothing. I would also like to find out about planting flowers. My guess is those won't be ready until next month, maybe later.
You know, I don't know if I have the right information. Even if I do, I don't know if it will work out. If it doesn't, I'm not sure I'll be able to do much about it. That, my friends, is life. I know I am enjoying finally getting to a few things. If I can't do, always, what I want, perhaps I can do... something else? Doing is better than not doing. Yes, frustrated with problems with fixing the bathroom. Problems with a still, sometimes, leaking sink drain which doesn't help with the problem of needing new flooring in the kitchen. Problem with many things. Sometimes there are problems with just doing anything. Yet here I am and there I go. Life isn't a problem. Life is a bunch of problems, sometimes intertwined, sometimes with solutions that can't make sense for two or more problem sets, everything and everyone is a problem. I am a fixer, but even I can't fix them all, not even for myself.
Later, or good night.
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A bit of research on exactly when to plant some of the things on my menu. It is the right time for hardier crops, including both asparagus and rhubarb. I would bet a dollar, if I bet, that I could plant horseradish too. Which, actually, I am going to plant in planters, big planters, if just two of them. If I do well, and keep up on them, I may plant them either in a small, tight, raised bed, or maybe in some area I don't mind getting slightly overrun if I mismanage a year.
I have found a place to order these, and perhaps other things. The problem I am having is finding one place to order them all. Then again I would rather buy them locally. To speak with employees who might have more information, advice, and maybe even information on a few other topics. Perhaps, when I am out this week, I will stop at a couple of places. Hmm, maybe I should call first. I hate driving for nothing. I would also like to find out about planting flowers. My guess is those won't be ready until next month, maybe later.
You know, I don't know if I have the right information. Even if I do, I don't know if it will work out. If it doesn't, I'm not sure I'll be able to do much about it. That, my friends, is life. I know I am enjoying finally getting to a few things. If I can't do, always, what I want, perhaps I can do... something else? Doing is better than not doing. Yes, frustrated with problems with fixing the bathroom. Problems with a still, sometimes, leaking sink drain which doesn't help with the problem of needing new flooring in the kitchen. Problem with many things. Sometimes there are problems with just doing anything. Yet here I am and there I go. Life isn't a problem. Life is a bunch of problems, sometimes intertwined, sometimes with solutions that can't make sense for two or more problem sets, everything and everyone is a problem. I am a fixer, but even I can't fix them all, not even for myself.
Later, or good night.
Saturday, April 1, 2017
Didn't want to work on Sunday.
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So I got out yet tonight. I didn't want to. I still have dishes to do, a shower and bath to take, then dishes to put into another soak. So... Yeah? Not sure if any of that will get done, but maybe. And maybe before it is technically Sunday. But being that my days are somewhat out of control, I keep the day to what it started as, or I'd be in serious trouble... from medicine to food to fasting, and more, all of the time. If I can I will.
Oh, right, I should eat. I have been going without today. I started working before I thought about it, and was either working or too tired to do much else, so food just never became a concern... until I thought my stomach was going to eat my stomach lining. I used a teaspoon of the ketocana in a glass of water. Eight ounces? Who knows. That... actually helped. It tastes a bit like an alkaceltzer dissolved in sprite, though probably more like diet? Only a better form of diet? Yeah. And it worked. If I was crashing, it solved that. Though, going out again, and with work yet to do, I may take another dose. It can be used as a carb replacement, to help out when doing cardio on keto.
Oh, what I did outside was used plastic bags, industrial not household, to cover the soil exposed earlier. Tent spikes and logs out back to hopefully keep the plastic down. I just didn't want to let it go. I got back to it as soon as I could. I needed a long rest after digging up the soil, even loose as it was. While I was out, I think I did decide where to create an asparagus bed and where to put the compost center. I am also considering what to use to aerate the compost. I have an extended breaker bar, several, of various natures actually, which I think will work just fine. The temptation to buy, buy, buy is always there. I am starting to try to see how to make use of what I have. And, in time, if that doesn't work, then to migrate to something else. But with experience, so it isn't a blind shot in the dark as so many purchases for new projects are. Buying will not get the job done. It might actually hinder getting into it. Yes. Yes indeed.
Another sip of that carb replacement "juice", an hour or so of rest, then on to the dishes if I can. If that gets done, then a shower a rest and then maybe a bath. Finally, if that is done and I'm still moving, I'll put a bunch of dishes, what remains, in for a wash. Oh... but I should make something to eat. A ribeye and cauliflower, perhaps. Later, or good night.
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So I got out yet tonight. I didn't want to. I still have dishes to do, a shower and bath to take, then dishes to put into another soak. So... Yeah? Not sure if any of that will get done, but maybe. And maybe before it is technically Sunday. But being that my days are somewhat out of control, I keep the day to what it started as, or I'd be in serious trouble... from medicine to food to fasting, and more, all of the time. If I can I will.
Oh, right, I should eat. I have been going without today. I started working before I thought about it, and was either working or too tired to do much else, so food just never became a concern... until I thought my stomach was going to eat my stomach lining. I used a teaspoon of the ketocana in a glass of water. Eight ounces? Who knows. That... actually helped. It tastes a bit like an alkaceltzer dissolved in sprite, though probably more like diet? Only a better form of diet? Yeah. And it worked. If I was crashing, it solved that. Though, going out again, and with work yet to do, I may take another dose. It can be used as a carb replacement, to help out when doing cardio on keto.
Oh, what I did outside was used plastic bags, industrial not household, to cover the soil exposed earlier. Tent spikes and logs out back to hopefully keep the plastic down. I just didn't want to let it go. I got back to it as soon as I could. I needed a long rest after digging up the soil, even loose as it was. While I was out, I think I did decide where to create an asparagus bed and where to put the compost center. I am also considering what to use to aerate the compost. I have an extended breaker bar, several, of various natures actually, which I think will work just fine. The temptation to buy, buy, buy is always there. I am starting to try to see how to make use of what I have. And, in time, if that doesn't work, then to migrate to something else. But with experience, so it isn't a blind shot in the dark as so many purchases for new projects are. Buying will not get the job done. It might actually hinder getting into it. Yes. Yes indeed.
Another sip of that carb replacement "juice", an hour or so of rest, then on to the dishes if I can. If that gets done, then a shower a rest and then maybe a bath. Finally, if that is done and I'm still moving, I'll put a bunch of dishes, what remains, in for a wash. Oh... but I should make something to eat. A ribeye and cauliflower, perhaps. Later, or good night.
Not a bad start.
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Oh, it took a while to get going. Another hour, or two, after that last post. But, then? I got to it. I dug six or seven plots for raspberry runners. I cleared out the sod, leaving as much dirt as I could. I picked and spaded deep, turned it all over, then put it all back. I took the sod with me, hoping to use it elsewhere in the yard. Not sure that will work, but who knows. I simply left them around in barer spots. If they get a month before mowing, they might just do something. Or not.
Then I really got to work. A bed for rhubarb, 3' x 10', dug as deep as up to twice what the pick-awl would go down. If it was just dirt, one depth would have been fine. But there are dandelions, and I wanted to go as far down with their roots as I could. Bleh. There were so many! And, some other sort of grass. I'm not sure what it is, but it's... different. It's not blue, but... I just don't know. I cleared everything green, within reason, and rootbulbs from anything or nothing. After clearing weeds, mostly using the pick-awl, I took a spade through each area, turning and doing one last check for weeds and grasses.
It was a bit of work. I did enjoy. I just hope, going forward, I can begin doing more work, daily. I am thinking about making a goal of five to six hours a week outside and five to six hours inside. There needs to be a carrot and a stick. I know this thing. Stick? If I fail by more than 25% I cut my allowance by 50%. Now, that's a good thing. It'll add to savings. But it will... aggravate. If I do 25% or 50% more? I can either hold those over for when I am not doing well or feeling like it, or... five 25% grants me a steak dinner out, wherever I want, five 50% will induce me to take a trip somewhere. Just a few days at one of the national parks, or such. A vacation, not a camping trip... though, if I get camping going a bit, in the back yard, perhaps a longer, more involved, camping trip? Something like that. Or a special piece of gear, like a true 4-season tent, pair of climbing hammer-picks, or such.
Oh, right, this year? I am going to break down and ask some folk if they might show me where the climbing accesses to a certain peak are. There are several, from fast and difficult to slow but easy and long. Yeah, I'm going to try the hard one first. Why? Because... well, just because. Even if I can't do it, I'll... learn some things. I might not even be able to do the easy way, at first.
Did I mention that the dirt was amazing? Rich, dark, full of worms and other creatures, moist, and to a good depth. Someone really did work this soil, had to have. I think the last folk who lived here were, sort of... new-ager types... more so than me. Though, too, the people who lived here before that, through their generations, had lived here since 1880. My guess is they took pretty good care of the land themselves. I really don't deserve this plot, but it's how it worked out. Maybe, in time, I can figure out how to do my part.
Oh, and while out? I saw much else to do. Pruning, gutters to be cleaned, and of course I still need to cover the dirt I just opened up. Covering it should help keep moisture in and anything from growing until I am ready to plant. Raking, as well, needs to happen, and branch collecting. Well, and cleaning windows, sweeping walkways, perhaps redoing the bed gardens so as to keep weeds out, and maybe learning how to manually attempt to remove weeds though certainly planting grass and trying to get that going. Ugh. Yeah, I am 'that guy'.
I am rather bushed. I'll do a bit of research on whether plastic bags, or certain types, can be used as ground cover. If so, I may get a few of those set up and put out. I still need to figure out where I might want an asparagus bed, then get that dug this next week. Plus get the compost rig set up, attempt to find rhubarb, asparagus, and horse radish starters and get those in. Or is it a bit early for that? I should check the frost advisory. Oh, and perhaps look for several lily of the valley plants. Plus obtain wood for a small raised bed planter, or two, and a bag or two of just peat moss. Well... yeah... I'm going to try to get through.
I'm still going to try to save enough in savings that between this and next month I can get a riding mower. I am nervous, but a bit excited, about that. A hauler would really help with some things, along with the mowing capacity. Ugh. Later.
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Oh, it took a while to get going. Another hour, or two, after that last post. But, then? I got to it. I dug six or seven plots for raspberry runners. I cleared out the sod, leaving as much dirt as I could. I picked and spaded deep, turned it all over, then put it all back. I took the sod with me, hoping to use it elsewhere in the yard. Not sure that will work, but who knows. I simply left them around in barer spots. If they get a month before mowing, they might just do something. Or not.
Then I really got to work. A bed for rhubarb, 3' x 10', dug as deep as up to twice what the pick-awl would go down. If it was just dirt, one depth would have been fine. But there are dandelions, and I wanted to go as far down with their roots as I could. Bleh. There were so many! And, some other sort of grass. I'm not sure what it is, but it's... different. It's not blue, but... I just don't know. I cleared everything green, within reason, and rootbulbs from anything or nothing. After clearing weeds, mostly using the pick-awl, I took a spade through each area, turning and doing one last check for weeds and grasses.
It was a bit of work. I did enjoy. I just hope, going forward, I can begin doing more work, daily. I am thinking about making a goal of five to six hours a week outside and five to six hours inside. There needs to be a carrot and a stick. I know this thing. Stick? If I fail by more than 25% I cut my allowance by 50%. Now, that's a good thing. It'll add to savings. But it will... aggravate. If I do 25% or 50% more? I can either hold those over for when I am not doing well or feeling like it, or... five 25% grants me a steak dinner out, wherever I want, five 50% will induce me to take a trip somewhere. Just a few days at one of the national parks, or such. A vacation, not a camping trip... though, if I get camping going a bit, in the back yard, perhaps a longer, more involved, camping trip? Something like that. Or a special piece of gear, like a true 4-season tent, pair of climbing hammer-picks, or such.
Oh, right, this year? I am going to break down and ask some folk if they might show me where the climbing accesses to a certain peak are. There are several, from fast and difficult to slow but easy and long. Yeah, I'm going to try the hard one first. Why? Because... well, just because. Even if I can't do it, I'll... learn some things. I might not even be able to do the easy way, at first.
Did I mention that the dirt was amazing? Rich, dark, full of worms and other creatures, moist, and to a good depth. Someone really did work this soil, had to have. I think the last folk who lived here were, sort of... new-ager types... more so than me. Though, too, the people who lived here before that, through their generations, had lived here since 1880. My guess is they took pretty good care of the land themselves. I really don't deserve this plot, but it's how it worked out. Maybe, in time, I can figure out how to do my part.
Oh, and while out? I saw much else to do. Pruning, gutters to be cleaned, and of course I still need to cover the dirt I just opened up. Covering it should help keep moisture in and anything from growing until I am ready to plant. Raking, as well, needs to happen, and branch collecting. Well, and cleaning windows, sweeping walkways, perhaps redoing the bed gardens so as to keep weeds out, and maybe learning how to manually attempt to remove weeds though certainly planting grass and trying to get that going. Ugh. Yeah, I am 'that guy'.
I am rather bushed. I'll do a bit of research on whether plastic bags, or certain types, can be used as ground cover. If so, I may get a few of those set up and put out. I still need to figure out where I might want an asparagus bed, then get that dug this next week. Plus get the compost rig set up, attempt to find rhubarb, asparagus, and horse radish starters and get those in. Or is it a bit early for that? I should check the frost advisory. Oh, and perhaps look for several lily of the valley plants. Plus obtain wood for a small raised bed planter, or two, and a bag or two of just peat moss. Well... yeah... I'm going to try to get through.
I'm still going to try to save enough in savings that between this and next month I can get a riding mower. I am nervous, but a bit excited, about that. A hauler would really help with some things, along with the mowing capacity. Ugh. Later.
Yeah, awake.
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Oh, and the sun is up. I kept trying to wake, when I realized the sun was out, but... it is what it is. Until the weather settles, and then I catch my breath and make it around, it will be what it has been... a crapshoot. Not that I mind. I'll keep at it as I may.
I realized that, with all the rain and the lack of sun, the ground should be about as soft as it gets. What does that mean? It means if I were to spade some soil, this would be as good a time as ever. The spot I would like to plant rhubarb and maybe horseradish, and another area I might want to plant asparagus, plus where the raspberries will go, since I have decided against raised beds for those, will have to be dug open, degrassed, and maybe covered until things go in. Staked-in trash bags might work for cover, though those might not be recommended. Chemically treated?
I'll do some research as well. But, today, I might go out with a spade, tape measure, and whatever elbow grease I have on hand. Mine isn't in the 55 gallon barrels, yet. I'll have to make do with the quart jar I do have... and whatever level it is currently at. *shakes head* Funny thing about elbow grease? The more you use it, the more, in time, you can have on hand at any time. The less you use it the less you have, gradually. Each of those has some limits. But...
Oh, not just spading. Even with the decent and recent rain with a lack of sun, this soil is medium to difficult to hand dig. I would give it good loam, moderate clay, but fairly gravely on up to fist-sized rocks. That is why I purchased a pick-axe and a man-heighted heavy breaker bar. Those work right until they don't. Trust me, I've been down and dirty and zapped. Back-hoe, all I'm saying there. And with gratitude. This won't take that... probably. :p
Actually, I will do what I can of that, then do some dishes, then get a bath in. Probably nap in the bath. A shower first? Maybe. I would like to take a soaker bath, that requires being clean first. Yeah, I know. I checked, it's a Saturday. So I can, officially and faithfully, break my ass. I can only deal with my ass on Sunday if it's in a hole. Well... I best get to it. Burning daylight and it is getting late. Good day.
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Oh, and the sun is up. I kept trying to wake, when I realized the sun was out, but... it is what it is. Until the weather settles, and then I catch my breath and make it around, it will be what it has been... a crapshoot. Not that I mind. I'll keep at it as I may.
I realized that, with all the rain and the lack of sun, the ground should be about as soft as it gets. What does that mean? It means if I were to spade some soil, this would be as good a time as ever. The spot I would like to plant rhubarb and maybe horseradish, and another area I might want to plant asparagus, plus where the raspberries will go, since I have decided against raised beds for those, will have to be dug open, degrassed, and maybe covered until things go in. Staked-in trash bags might work for cover, though those might not be recommended. Chemically treated?
I'll do some research as well. But, today, I might go out with a spade, tape measure, and whatever elbow grease I have on hand. Mine isn't in the 55 gallon barrels, yet. I'll have to make do with the quart jar I do have... and whatever level it is currently at. *shakes head* Funny thing about elbow grease? The more you use it, the more, in time, you can have on hand at any time. The less you use it the less you have, gradually. Each of those has some limits. But...
Oh, not just spading. Even with the decent and recent rain with a lack of sun, this soil is medium to difficult to hand dig. I would give it good loam, moderate clay, but fairly gravely on up to fist-sized rocks. That is why I purchased a pick-axe and a man-heighted heavy breaker bar. Those work right until they don't. Trust me, I've been down and dirty and zapped. Back-hoe, all I'm saying there. And with gratitude. This won't take that... probably. :p
Actually, I will do what I can of that, then do some dishes, then get a bath in. Probably nap in the bath. A shower first? Maybe. I would like to take a soaker bath, that requires being clean first. Yeah, I know. I checked, it's a Saturday. So I can, officially and faithfully, break my ass. I can only deal with my ass on Sunday if it's in a hole. Well... I best get to it. Burning daylight and it is getting late. Good day.
Friday, March 31, 2017
A compost center?
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I looked at a number of ideas. I haven't completed the book about composting either. Still, I would like to get something going for sooner rather than later. With the need for raised beds off the immediate schedule, save for a flower bed, that frees up some money. A lot of money, actually. Usually not a problem, but I am still recovering from recent problems.
Of the various projects I noticed, I did pick two, which I think I can combine. I liked the idea of a three section compost system. Basically, the notion is to have three different areas in which to compost. As one fills, it can be left to do it's work, or even pulled out, stirred, and put back or put into an empty or emptier section. A third compartment could be used for experiments.
Wooden compartments seem the most interesting, but, again, there is expense. I love it when people talk about "free" or "reclaimed" lumber and construction bits. I am sure that is possible. For example, I am going to find about local mulch. I won't need much, not this year, or possibly ever... who knows. But I would like to find where that can be had. Mulch isn't that expensive, but it is a bit of work to get, there is the travel and time... local would be better, even if at some minor cost.
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I looked at a number of ideas. I haven't completed the book about composting either. Still, I would like to get something going for sooner rather than later. With the need for raised beds off the immediate schedule, save for a flower bed, that frees up some money. A lot of money, actually. Usually not a problem, but I am still recovering from recent problems.
Of the various projects I noticed, I did pick two, which I think I can combine. I liked the idea of a three section compost system. Basically, the notion is to have three different areas in which to compost. As one fills, it can be left to do it's work, or even pulled out, stirred, and put back or put into an empty or emptier section. A third compartment could be used for experiments.
Wooden compartments seem the most interesting, but, again, there is expense. I love it when people talk about "free" or "reclaimed" lumber and construction bits. I am sure that is possible. For example, I am going to find about local mulch. I won't need much, not this year, or possibly ever... who knows. But I would like to find where that can be had. Mulch isn't that expensive, but it is a bit of work to get, there is the travel and time... local would be better, even if at some minor cost.
Later, ever later.
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Dark, again. I'm losing, or gaining time, depending on how it is viewed. Back on medicine well enough, attempting to eat and doing okay with it... or better. Can't seem to catch and keep days an nights rightly though. No worries, I'll get there when the weather settles out. For what it is worth, I am enjoying spring... the weather.
I discussed some of the notions I have been pondering with an old hand at gardening and such. I have been reading too. I have changed some notions. I am skipping raised beds for the raspberries. As for a flower bed, I'll go with 6" for now. It's a small bed. That opens up more for the purchase of rhubarb, asparagus, and maybe flowers or such for the bed. Not sure what will be available, or where. I'd like to find things locally. That isn't always possible.
If that all goes well, and money is looking good, I may consider building a 4x4 raised bed, or two, yet this year. While they are heavy, they can be moved, or taken apart then moved. Oh, and with the shredder here, and ready, I should be able to set up both the beds and compost well. To think I was just going to toss all the shreddings. Oh, but I would like to figure out where to put a compost pile.
You know, I remember hearing about compost piles heating up so much that they burned. I have... some suspicion that no such thing ever occurred. As you notice, you almost never hear about these things these days. Truth? I think neighbors, or even the owners, simply got tired of it and lit them. I was always suspicious about such things. More so now. I could be wrong. I simply doubt it. They were nearly epidemic at one point. Same with hay fires, as I recall.
Well... on to waking and such. Later.
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Dark, again. I'm losing, or gaining time, depending on how it is viewed. Back on medicine well enough, attempting to eat and doing okay with it... or better. Can't seem to catch and keep days an nights rightly though. No worries, I'll get there when the weather settles out. For what it is worth, I am enjoying spring... the weather.
I discussed some of the notions I have been pondering with an old hand at gardening and such. I have been reading too. I have changed some notions. I am skipping raised beds for the raspberries. As for a flower bed, I'll go with 6" for now. It's a small bed. That opens up more for the purchase of rhubarb, asparagus, and maybe flowers or such for the bed. Not sure what will be available, or where. I'd like to find things locally. That isn't always possible.
If that all goes well, and money is looking good, I may consider building a 4x4 raised bed, or two, yet this year. While they are heavy, they can be moved, or taken apart then moved. Oh, and with the shredder here, and ready, I should be able to set up both the beds and compost well. To think I was just going to toss all the shreddings. Oh, but I would like to figure out where to put a compost pile.
You know, I remember hearing about compost piles heating up so much that they burned. I have... some suspicion that no such thing ever occurred. As you notice, you almost never hear about these things these days. Truth? I think neighbors, or even the owners, simply got tired of it and lit them. I was always suspicious about such things. More so now. I could be wrong. I simply doubt it. They were nearly epidemic at one point. Same with hay fires, as I recall.
Well... on to waking and such. Later.
Thursday, March 30, 2017
Oh, another book in the lineup.
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While looking over the author David the Good I found another book. I'm not sure it will be of any use immediately, but it has been on my mind, or the theme of the book. It concerns itself with how one might push their grow zone. That is something that has been on my mind, for a number of plants and trees. It isn't, as I suggested, something I will be working right away.
For the foreseeable future I will be working with plants, bushes, and trees that are timed for my zone. That is for several reasons. The first is, when starting, keeping it simple is the real way. I will, most likely, have enough stumbles even as things are. Adding complexity, as a beginner, is simply asking to lose. Or... lose squared, or quadrupled? Yes. I will have enough losing, just as things stand. The goal is to have enough winning, along with it, to cover my losses. The ego, the wallet, stress levels, and other things have to be managed. To succeed, you must spend or front in other ways your assets. Failing quickly might be best, if that is the way, but there is no reason to aim for loss.
I think I will be able to do some things, and more in time. The true goal is to get to a nearly work-free food production system. That... will never happen, but I can get much closer. The way from here to there, of course, is through a lot of sweat of the brow, a lot of mistakes, but I need successes, and probably more successes than not. So... start simple.
And yet, it would be awesome to be able to trick some things that don't normally grow here into being a plentiful crop... without cheating by insane watering, crazy fertilizing, a mix of those, or more. Just... maybe a raised bed, in just the exact right spot for sun and shade, and with just a bit extra work. I hate it when I see a crop I have liked, or think I might, only to see that it "can't" be grown here. Yes, I think, in time, I will enjoy that book. I have started reading his other books, side by side. Yes, Dante and Haiku, but... I am slogging down on those, and gardening is on it's way. So... read I do. Later.
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While looking over the author David the Good I found another book. I'm not sure it will be of any use immediately, but it has been on my mind, or the theme of the book. It concerns itself with how one might push their grow zone. That is something that has been on my mind, for a number of plants and trees. It isn't, as I suggested, something I will be working right away.
For the foreseeable future I will be working with plants, bushes, and trees that are timed for my zone. That is for several reasons. The first is, when starting, keeping it simple is the real way. I will, most likely, have enough stumbles even as things are. Adding complexity, as a beginner, is simply asking to lose. Or... lose squared, or quadrupled? Yes. I will have enough losing, just as things stand. The goal is to have enough winning, along with it, to cover my losses. The ego, the wallet, stress levels, and other things have to be managed. To succeed, you must spend or front in other ways your assets. Failing quickly might be best, if that is the way, but there is no reason to aim for loss.
I think I will be able to do some things, and more in time. The true goal is to get to a nearly work-free food production system. That... will never happen, but I can get much closer. The way from here to there, of course, is through a lot of sweat of the brow, a lot of mistakes, but I need successes, and probably more successes than not. So... start simple.
And yet, it would be awesome to be able to trick some things that don't normally grow here into being a plentiful crop... without cheating by insane watering, crazy fertilizing, a mix of those, or more. Just... maybe a raised bed, in just the exact right spot for sun and shade, and with just a bit extra work. I hate it when I see a crop I have liked, or think I might, only to see that it "can't" be grown here. Yes, I think, in time, I will enjoy that book. I have started reading his other books, side by side. Yes, Dante and Haiku, but... I am slogging down on those, and gardening is on it's way. So... read I do. Later.
It was just starting to lighten and warm.
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This morning it was dark, cold, and it is raining again. While not terrible, it... makes getting going difficult. I have been awake since noon(ish). I have been delving into news, blogs, and some music. Actually that is an improvement. Someone called, or several calls? I'll check in a bit. I don't even bother trying to figure out messages for the first few hours I am up. Usually. There are a few exceptions, this isn't one of those "mornings".
Oh, those cheap pillows? Never again. Something in them made is so that I couldn't breath last night. I had to get rid of them, bring in an old pillow, and work to get my breath back. And it wasn't just me. Sam wasn't sleeping in my room anymore, for the last few nights. When I removed the pillows she came back. Yeah. Remember though, cats don't just use their lungs for oxygen exchange, they also use it for heat control. Clear breathing is twice as critical.
I'll turn the furnace up, work on dishes, look over laundry, take a shower... or bath? bath, though maybe a shower first, then... hit the kitchen if I have more? Maybe. Still feeling a bit abused from last night's fight for oxygen, and fighting through the dark and chill. No matter, I'll do what I can. I may need a nap in four to six hours, which is fine. Better to be rested when attempting to work. Hmm... before all else, breakfast.
Though, today might be a good opportunity to try KetoCaNa, vitamin b-5 (or the whole complex plus b-5 which is separate), and fasting? Just... curious. I'll know shortly. Good "morning" and day.
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This morning it was dark, cold, and it is raining again. While not terrible, it... makes getting going difficult. I have been awake since noon(ish). I have been delving into news, blogs, and some music. Actually that is an improvement. Someone called, or several calls? I'll check in a bit. I don't even bother trying to figure out messages for the first few hours I am up. Usually. There are a few exceptions, this isn't one of those "mornings".
Oh, those cheap pillows? Never again. Something in them made is so that I couldn't breath last night. I had to get rid of them, bring in an old pillow, and work to get my breath back. And it wasn't just me. Sam wasn't sleeping in my room anymore, for the last few nights. When I removed the pillows she came back. Yeah. Remember though, cats don't just use their lungs for oxygen exchange, they also use it for heat control. Clear breathing is twice as critical.
I'll turn the furnace up, work on dishes, look over laundry, take a shower... or bath? bath, though maybe a shower first, then... hit the kitchen if I have more? Maybe. Still feeling a bit abused from last night's fight for oxygen, and fighting through the dark and chill. No matter, I'll do what I can. I may need a nap in four to six hours, which is fine. Better to be rested when attempting to work. Hmm... before all else, breakfast.
Though, today might be a good opportunity to try KetoCaNa, vitamin b-5 (or the whole complex plus b-5 which is separate), and fasting? Just... curious. I'll know shortly. Good "morning" and day.
At least two forms of composting.
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Two methods, with products in my immediate queue, at any rate. The simple, straightforward, collection of veggies, for sure, in a bucket. Yes, air filter and compostable bags. I don't eat all that many things, but I do WASTE much! I will certainly feel a great deal better... better? maybe... about things when apples go bad, or I don't get to one or both heads of cabbage, or that bag of shredded romaine. Now, all of that will have a place to go. Further, I'll begin collecting grass clippings and other such. Not so much weeds, of course. That's the first method.
The other method will be a slight drag on that first method, in that some of the organic matter will be used for feed. Worm farming is the plan, Alabama jumpers to be specific. If they don't do well, being too cold, I'll still keep them around for composting, but add red wrigglers... or some such. For now I'm going with the A.J.'s, as they are potentially good for composting, in the ground, and for fishing. Yeah... perhaps I'll have to try my way back to that.
Now, not as much potential compost material will be needed as I initially thought. I looked around for a proper worm wrangler video, and believe I have found it. Even with a large herd, worms just don't eat as much as I had sort of started to believe. As shown in the video above, an compost cube at a time, and when that's gone more. I have, actually, already started collecting material in an half gallon jug in the refrigerator. I can just blend it, when it's full, then freeze the mash. I won't have enough, right away, but I'll get there. Hmm... actually... speaking of those lost vegetables? I think I do have quite a bit. I shopped, then fell off my feed-bag. Yeah.
I suppose, shortly, I'll see how things turn out. I should be able to put the berry raised bed together right near the first of the month. Though the berries won't go in until later this spring. The 'trough' will be about 15' to 16' long, and either 6" to 12" high. I think I can set up a minor watering system, roughly based on what they need and how the water can be managed. It's getting tricky. We should be good on water this year, but I have been a bit suspicious about what they are doing with the water. Something is off, they aren't telling us the truth about water. It's a shady business, from big biz to government at all levels, to... something is really off about water. We'll see though.
I didn't price local asparagus and rhubarb just yet, but that is my next thing. I do believe I will simply plant those at ground level. I'll do strawberries next spring, in a raised bed. Perhaps fruit and/or nut trees this fall and on through the falls for several years. Every once in a while, if I see a good price on wood, I might grab some up. Just having it on hand means soil, perhaps fertilizer if I don't have enough compost and worm castings, would be the limit. Having costs smaller at any given time makes life much easier.
How much of a garden am I planning? Well? Hmm, I really would like the raspberries, and maybe black berries. Rhubarb, strawberries, and asparagus, each of those enough for the equivalent of a 4x4, though not where I will generally be planting. One front box for flowers, or two. Lily of the Valleys take over, so perhaps their own box. Favorite flowers of two of my favored women, including my mom. Then, out back, in time? Perhaps eight to ten 4'x4's and a 2' box surround that, in which to grow plants that deter pests? Something like that. But over time, if I can keep up, as needed. Some might become cold storage. I might attempt a small greenhouse/hoophouse. If I live long enough, if it is attainable, as things go.
Oh, and I found the two books I purchased from David the Good, one is on composting, the other regards gardening in general. I... honestly never thought I'd get back to gardening. Well? Here I am. I bought them because they really are well reviewed, I was interested through some minor contact with the author, and I liked helping Castellia House. Finances have sucked lately, so I haven't been doing that. But I'll get back to it. I like, mostly, what they are doing. Save when one of THEIR authors pulls this girlpwr shit out. I stomped that and left. I don't argue, or belabor. I stomp the shit out of teh stupid and leave it go. Vox get's his share too. I'm in pout mode over... whozit? I'll eventually put his link back up. I have a back door or two as is. Hey, I'm human. Or... nearly. Some have thought, perhaps, more... in that I was different and came to a soul? Dunno. Stomp! :)
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Two methods, with products in my immediate queue, at any rate. The simple, straightforward, collection of veggies, for sure, in a bucket. Yes, air filter and compostable bags. I don't eat all that many things, but I do WASTE much! I will certainly feel a great deal better... better? maybe... about things when apples go bad, or I don't get to one or both heads of cabbage, or that bag of shredded romaine. Now, all of that will have a place to go. Further, I'll begin collecting grass clippings and other such. Not so much weeds, of course. That's the first method.
The other method will be a slight drag on that first method, in that some of the organic matter will be used for feed. Worm farming is the plan, Alabama jumpers to be specific. If they don't do well, being too cold, I'll still keep them around for composting, but add red wrigglers... or some such. For now I'm going with the A.J.'s, as they are potentially good for composting, in the ground, and for fishing. Yeah... perhaps I'll have to try my way back to that.
Now, not as much potential compost material will be needed as I initially thought. I looked around for a proper worm wrangler video, and believe I have found it. Even with a large herd, worms just don't eat as much as I had sort of started to believe. As shown in the video above, an compost cube at a time, and when that's gone more. I have, actually, already started collecting material in an half gallon jug in the refrigerator. I can just blend it, when it's full, then freeze the mash. I won't have enough, right away, but I'll get there. Hmm... actually... speaking of those lost vegetables? I think I do have quite a bit. I shopped, then fell off my feed-bag. Yeah.
I suppose, shortly, I'll see how things turn out. I should be able to put the berry raised bed together right near the first of the month. Though the berries won't go in until later this spring. The 'trough' will be about 15' to 16' long, and either 6" to 12" high. I think I can set up a minor watering system, roughly based on what they need and how the water can be managed. It's getting tricky. We should be good on water this year, but I have been a bit suspicious about what they are doing with the water. Something is off, they aren't telling us the truth about water. It's a shady business, from big biz to government at all levels, to... something is really off about water. We'll see though.
I didn't price local asparagus and rhubarb just yet, but that is my next thing. I do believe I will simply plant those at ground level. I'll do strawberries next spring, in a raised bed. Perhaps fruit and/or nut trees this fall and on through the falls for several years. Every once in a while, if I see a good price on wood, I might grab some up. Just having it on hand means soil, perhaps fertilizer if I don't have enough compost and worm castings, would be the limit. Having costs smaller at any given time makes life much easier.
How much of a garden am I planning? Well? Hmm, I really would like the raspberries, and maybe black berries. Rhubarb, strawberries, and asparagus, each of those enough for the equivalent of a 4x4, though not where I will generally be planting. One front box for flowers, or two. Lily of the Valleys take over, so perhaps their own box. Favorite flowers of two of my favored women, including my mom. Then, out back, in time? Perhaps eight to ten 4'x4's and a 2' box surround that, in which to grow plants that deter pests? Something like that. But over time, if I can keep up, as needed. Some might become cold storage. I might attempt a small greenhouse/hoophouse. If I live long enough, if it is attainable, as things go.
Oh, and I found the two books I purchased from David the Good, one is on composting, the other regards gardening in general. I... honestly never thought I'd get back to gardening. Well? Here I am. I bought them because they really are well reviewed, I was interested through some minor contact with the author, and I liked helping Castellia House. Finances have sucked lately, so I haven't been doing that. But I'll get back to it. I like, mostly, what they are doing. Save when one of THEIR authors pulls this girlpwr shit out. I stomped that and left. I don't argue, or belabor. I stomp the shit out of teh stupid and leave it go. Vox get's his share too. I'm in pout mode over... whozit? I'll eventually put his link back up. I have a back door or two as is. Hey, I'm human. Or... nearly. Some have thought, perhaps, more... in that I was different and came to a soul? Dunno. Stomp! :)
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
New projects, old ideas seeing light, and more.
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The visitor today was by to discuss a solar system installation. The prices definitely have come down. Even so, getting it in... might be a bit of a pinch. Up-front, I couldn't do it. Over 20 year? Yeah. There are several things needed to be hashed out. I'm being cocky and going with it as if, but for my side I'd like to see if the federal and state subsidies could somehow be applied. If not, the price would be double and an half what I am paying on electric now. Otherwise it would be a hundred fifty percent of my current bill. To be honest, even the last might be worth it. Yes, with batteries. I don't like the smart meter though. I'm thinking. Hey, they called me. Oh, but I don't know about my credit score. It's all a big maybe, all the way around. Still, there is that.
I did get about half of the dishes washed, rinsed, and up. A shower too, was taken. Love showering, bathing more... just not up to those lately. The remaining dishes were put back to a fresh sudsy. I am hoping to do them, all the way, yet tonight. After a shower again tomorrow, I'll put the last of the dishes in. Bleh. I hate dishes, especially as I have to do them.
After all that, I headed to town. I was thinking I would have a meal and buy some planting dirt, as well as check on lumber. I have nine square feet of soil and two bags of mulch. I think we might have some locally. I just wanted some to be sure. Lumber? Well, it's... expensive. I am not sure that 12" is required. I still haven't figured it completely out, but... the ~12" x 2" x 10' treated ran ~$28. the ~6" x 2" x 6' ran ~$9. ... Uhm-kay... I thought so. The boardman was wrong. the 10' x 12" is cheaper per foot, at ~$2.80. Now, the thing is, do I really need 12" for the berries? I am saying probably not. I would like it for actually gardening, but that is a bit off. For flowers, asparagus, rhubarb, and strawberries, not so much. Only for heavier gardening? I'll... think on it.
I probably don't need boxes for rhubarb, and maybe not for asparagus. I don't think those spread like strawberries and raspberries. And, really, I may not need them, truly, for raspberries. It might help to keep them in a clearly defined area though. And make it easier to get mulch in, fertilize, and do other work. And, yeah, 12" would be a lot easier to work with. But the cost? I would need four 12" x 10's ~$112, twelve 6" x 6's ~$108 (for 12") or six (for 6") ~$54... Hmm... my math is seeming to suck. I'll... do it right sometime soon. Never mind, I'll check it again when I am more rested. I've been tinkering off and on all day.
You know, I never did eat, either. I just had an apple. Good and all but it's not going to cut it. Or is it? No. A handful of nuts and tea would be good enough. I didn't check house plants. Those might have to wait. I do have some herb seeds, and some smaller planters in the queue. How to keep the cats out? Anyway, things are moving along. I will be putting the hose carrier together soon too, and getting the hoses fitted to it. Rubber hoses are great, but heavy.
Oh, last thing I checked, was riding lawnmowers. It was too late for anyone to be right out there, but soon. Maybe they would let me ride one for a bit. I just want to make sure a snowblower would fit it for this fall, maybe even a scoop for some time more in the future, and check about a small hauler and maybe planter, plus chains and maybe wheel weights in prep for winter? Then again, I have a lot of cast weights. Perhaps I could figure out how to use some of those?
It's been a great day, even if I am still a bit weak, slow, tired, and all. Wonderful. It's been fun, too. When I was awake enough to think about it. Good evening, or night maybe, already.
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The visitor today was by to discuss a solar system installation. The prices definitely have come down. Even so, getting it in... might be a bit of a pinch. Up-front, I couldn't do it. Over 20 year? Yeah. There are several things needed to be hashed out. I'm being cocky and going with it as if, but for my side I'd like to see if the federal and state subsidies could somehow be applied. If not, the price would be double and an half what I am paying on electric now. Otherwise it would be a hundred fifty percent of my current bill. To be honest, even the last might be worth it. Yes, with batteries. I don't like the smart meter though. I'm thinking. Hey, they called me. Oh, but I don't know about my credit score. It's all a big maybe, all the way around. Still, there is that.
I did get about half of the dishes washed, rinsed, and up. A shower too, was taken. Love showering, bathing more... just not up to those lately. The remaining dishes were put back to a fresh sudsy. I am hoping to do them, all the way, yet tonight. After a shower again tomorrow, I'll put the last of the dishes in. Bleh. I hate dishes, especially as I have to do them.
After all that, I headed to town. I was thinking I would have a meal and buy some planting dirt, as well as check on lumber. I have nine square feet of soil and two bags of mulch. I think we might have some locally. I just wanted some to be sure. Lumber? Well, it's... expensive. I am not sure that 12" is required. I still haven't figured it completely out, but... the ~12" x 2" x 10' treated ran ~$28. the ~6" x 2" x 6' ran ~$9. ... Uhm-kay... I thought so. The boardman was wrong. the 10' x 12" is cheaper per foot, at ~$2.80. Now, the thing is, do I really need 12" for the berries? I am saying probably not. I would like it for actually gardening, but that is a bit off. For flowers, asparagus, rhubarb, and strawberries, not so much. Only for heavier gardening? I'll... think on it.
I probably don't need boxes for rhubarb, and maybe not for asparagus. I don't think those spread like strawberries and raspberries. And, really, I may not need them, truly, for raspberries. It might help to keep them in a clearly defined area though. And make it easier to get mulch in, fertilize, and do other work. And, yeah, 12" would be a lot easier to work with. But the cost? I would need four 12" x 10's ~$112, twelve 6" x 6's ~$108 (for 12") or six (for 6") ~$54... Hmm... my math is seeming to suck. I'll... do it right sometime soon. Never mind, I'll check it again when I am more rested. I've been tinkering off and on all day.
You know, I never did eat, either. I just had an apple. Good and all but it's not going to cut it. Or is it? No. A handful of nuts and tea would be good enough. I didn't check house plants. Those might have to wait. I do have some herb seeds, and some smaller planters in the queue. How to keep the cats out? Anyway, things are moving along. I will be putting the hose carrier together soon too, and getting the hoses fitted to it. Rubber hoses are great, but heavy.
Oh, last thing I checked, was riding lawnmowers. It was too late for anyone to be right out there, but soon. Maybe they would let me ride one for a bit. I just want to make sure a snowblower would fit it for this fall, maybe even a scoop for some time more in the future, and check about a small hauler and maybe planter, plus chains and maybe wheel weights in prep for winter? Then again, I have a lot of cast weights. Perhaps I could figure out how to use some of those?
It's been a great day, even if I am still a bit weak, slow, tired, and all. Wonderful. It's been fun, too. When I was awake enough to think about it. Good evening, or night maybe, already.
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