May 21, 2013 Weather: Sunny (a few clouds). Temperature somewhere in the 80s.
Well, today was a long day in my book. We all have been a little hot and bothered all day long, which makes for some tiffs, but all in all, everyone is good. Linda and I hauled off some trash this morning and went to Lowe's to get some plumbing parts for our outside sink. But before we could even get across the creek, she noticed two snakes, one big and one smaller, on the rocks by the bridge. It's funny how even in the truck these serpents can get your heart racing. I went back up to the house to grab my shotgun and a hoe, a two-pronged attack. I was a little wary about shooting into the rocks and as I got close they slithered down between the driftwood and rocks and I didn't get the opportunity to kill. It could also be said that I let them get away. Sorry, no pictures... I'll try to get one of them next time.
Otherwise, Linda attached our plumbing pieces to our outside sink and we dug a little trench for some flexi-pipe that runs our grey water across the road. Erica planted green beans, basil, four rows of corn, sunflowers, geraniums, and tomato plants. The garden is nearly half planted, but she still has some work to do. We also hung a clothesline next to the solar shower (which actually gave us warm water today). We all showered... separately.
I also deconstructed the metal fence posts and barbed wire that John, Matt, and I put up last year in order to fence in the hops that we were trying to grow. No tears were shed about that project... maybe we'll try again some other time.
Oh, I almost forgot! Linda also came across another snake that she nearly stepped on and it went under the trailer, never to be seen again. She still looks for it each time she walks by, so we hope to get a look at it (or a shovel through it) tomorrow.
Until then...
P.S. I was mistaken about calling the garage the "barn." My knowledge is limited, but growing, and I appreciate Barb letting me know. Any and all comments welcome!
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