Repairs Started

 

Pat had hoped to get further today, but it just wasn't in the stars.  All the nails and staples got pulled.  the awning is completely deroofed ready for new plywood.  It is looking like progress even if it is slow going.  

Reroof Begins

 

There was a crew of six.  They worked for about six hours and in that time they completely tore off two layers of shingles.  So grateful that the morning started off cooler.  

Small Blessings

 

I was a little over due for a service on the car.  So I took it in and then I walked over to Target.  Not intending to buy anything since I would have to carry it back.  But once there, I could not help my self.  I got me a couple new coffee mugs and one for Rebecca.  Her's says Homebody on it.  Sometimes it is just nice to have a new coffee cup to drink coffee out of.  And the best part is they were only $5 a piece.  

Figures

 I met up with  Brenda and Belinda today at a park.  We had a lovely visit.  Got caught up again.  We are trying to make the best of the nice weather.  

Once I got home, Rebecca's son and his girlfriend came over with her kids.  Tanner moved the guitars and on the bricks around the wood stove was my dragonfly planter. In it were a few tools, including my drill bits.  Absolutely figures.  Oh well, c'est la vie.  

New Things for JJ

 Jodi, Rose and I met up at El Rancho for dinner.  It was JJ's first time there and her second trip to a restaurant.  She is so good.  She tried guacamole.  The expression she made made you think she didn't like it, but she kept opening up her mouth for more.  She has two teeth now.  

Betsy

 Betsy seems to be getting worse with her scratching and her ears.  So I took her to the vet today.  Naturally there are no appointments so you have to pay for an urgent care.  I thought for sure she had a food allergy.  Turns out the poor girl has fleas.  And I looked for fleas.  She has black thick fur and dark skin.  The vet said they had to use their special comb to find the fleas but it was definitely the problem.  So $300 later and ear meds and flea medication we went home.  

She doesn't want to let me put the drops in her ears.  I can see it is going to be a challenging week.  

Another Day at the Farm

 

Since our trip to Vegas was postponed, I spent my Thursday evening at Gather and Feast Farm again.  We pulled brassica and turnips so that part of the field could be planted with field cover. And then we picked more tomatoes.  

I actually got to feed the pigs and the cows today. I still say it is harder work pulling the wheelbarrows to the animals than actually working in the garden.  Both the male and the female Scottish Highland cows have horns.  Rachel said you can easily spot the female because her horns are crooked.  And so they are.  They are really mellow cows and they love their treats on Thursdays.  There are two new kittens on the farm, but only one came to great us.