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Guess I should do another update. Friends and family have been coming over to help spiff up the farm, get some projects moving forward, etc. Been busy since last week, but Saturday and Sunday were extra busy!

The two old foot bridges that have been falling apart for a while got put in the burn barrel, along with some other old/broken stuff. Much broken metal stuff has been collected to be taken and sold for scrap, including the old wood-burning evaporator (broken arch and door). More to come over the year, I expect.

We oved the part of the print shop that was in the sugarhouse into the barn -- drier there, and makes space for the celebration of life that will be held this coming Saturday. Thankfully had a little help briefly on Saturday, and more on Sunday - a family friend, a relative and a friend from kung fu came up and moved the heaviest stuff into the new shop area.

Monday was relatively relaxed, at least compared to working for hours and hours moving stuff.

Yesterday some friends came over and we raked the side lawn and down under the trees that line the drive up to the house -- that took a few hours! (Two from kung fu, and the girlfriend of one of them). They worked like lions, and we were even able to take a short break for a bit of dandelion wine. Then we burned that off finishing the raking and giving them a tour of the farm.

Today is weapons day at kung fu. One of the rakers is teaching today... We are all thinking that classes will be interesting today :D

I've lost a few pounds over the past few days. I'm kind of hoping I don't have to keep up this mad pace in order to keep losing weight... stretching is an imperative. Painkillers and hot water are also useful. I'd like to eventually can the pills though...

The sugarhouse is shaping up well. We expect quite a few folks to show up to celebrate and remember William's life on Saturday. 84 years is a lot to celebrate!

Be well.