06/14/2025
Despite the ongoing rain, we've managed to get a few things accomplished. LT has been home this week so we've had a helper, which has made all the difference. We got the chicken run assembled and mostly ready for its tenants (it was too dark for photos when we left last night, so the photo is just the skeleton). We also got the garden fully enclosed and planted. The soil is clay and although it was tilled heavily, it's still really dense and heavy so I don't have high hopes, but there are lots of earthworms in the soil and it was, I'm told, always a productive garden, so I'm trying to stay optimistic. Next year when we have a tractor of our own, we'll get to work with a truckload of compost and topsoil and see what we can do with it. I also got my new little herb garden assembled and planted.
We're STILL waiting for the bank to finalize the renovation financing. Lori and I (and our contractors) seem to be the only ones who have any sense of urgency about this, and it's become a huge source of stress for me, because we only have our temporary housing until November. We knew there would be a delay when we switched contractors, but didn't think we'd be 2 months behind schedule. But! I did find the perfect upper kitchen cabinet at an antique store in Amherst and we're heading out today to do some more scouting for a utility sink, light fixtures, kitchen wall shelves, and door hardware, so no one can accuse me of holding anything up.
In happier news, here's a little video of the dogs literally disappearing into the hay. They both love it here. Even Clover, who HATES the car with a fiery passion, willingly gets in for the ride up to the house. They both come home filthy and exhausted, which is always a sign of a good day. It's raining again, but I'll show you the finished chicken run next time.
