What, the curtains?
Jan. 21st, 2011 04:58 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
helwenOf course we aren't going to be rulers of all we survey, but I'm happy to say that the valances for the living room are finally done and up! And the topper for the wardrobe in the bedroom too, although that could have come out better... sigh. Nothing some strategically placed weights and some duct tape won't fix :D
The most important rooms to have really nice for CNY eve are the bedroom and kitchen, but I'm aiming higher than that this year.
Even mended a pair of socks today, almost done hemming MIL's pants, and this evening will be washing eggs. Yes, the chickens are laying, and the younger crowd are ramping up in size and number of eggs. Time to wash, size and box them, with some of them going up to Elmer's for sale. No kung fu tonight, as work (and hopefully a nap!) come first.
Although I don't think that last bit will happen until Sunday, as the Mass Maple Producers Association (MMPA) meeting is tomorrow. It's too bad that it conflicts with EK Rapier Champions, which Bergental is hosting, but one can't have everything. Hm.... the lunch provided should be interesting... I might want to bring a small bag of dried fruits and nuts just in case...
Tired today. Fitzw's tired too, and he has even more reason to be -- he's been outside most of the day, plowing and de-icing. Comes in for a short break and to get a little work done (you know, his real job?), and then back out again. I only worked on building up the snowbank against one wall of the chicken rooms, to keep the wind from blowing in underneath their floor.
So... aside from the neverending tasks, work continues on trying to sort things out, re-organize things, and get rid of stuff. I found out last week that our bank is collecting stuff not only for soldiers but their families as well, which is great because I have a few things kids would like but I wasn't sure where to take them.
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We managed to get to our personal trainer session yesterday for most of the time we were scheduled for -- it's really funny doing an exercise that's essentially learning to sit and stand up again, but the core and hamstrings development is good. And we got another one that works on realigning the spine to do. My hip still bothers me, but the exercises seem to help alleviate it some.
Then it was race back to the farm, change vehicles, get the dog, and race back down to the vet's.
Multiple things going on here -- we've been getting my FIL William's old car fixed up so it could pass inspection, getting insurance, getting the plates/ownership/insurance switched... It's a Honda Civic, so we'll use a lot less gas by using that car when possible instead of the minivan.
Duke, the farm dog, has been doing poorly, so we've been taking him to the vet, going to pick up meds, etc. Duke has been responding to the pain meds but not as well as the doc would like, so L picked up another one today (after he got the Honda inspected). It's too soon to tell if the antibiotics are working, but at least the meds don't disagree with Duke, so that's good. He tested weakly for Lyme's disease, so assuming he doesn't have an adverse reaction, he'll get the full treatment. Meantime, we'll see if the second pain med helps with reducing the swelling in D's right foreleg. If it isn't reduced by Monday, we'll be taking him down on Tuesday for an x-ray.
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And soon, probably starting Sunday or Monday, we'll be trying to eat mostly grain-free/fast-carb-free for 30 days, as part of the training program. Yes, both of us. Whee!
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The shoes from Fugawee look great, but I have to arrange to exchange for slightly different sizes. Next week. Can't deal this week. Nerf. Better make that Monday, since Tuesday could be shot, eh?
Oh, and I need to order seeds! Aaaaaaaa! Okay, next week for that too, I think...
Is something besides choir practice happening on Sunday? I sure hope not...
The most important rooms to have really nice for CNY eve are the bedroom and kitchen, but I'm aiming higher than that this year.
Even mended a pair of socks today, almost done hemming MIL's pants, and this evening will be washing eggs. Yes, the chickens are laying, and the younger crowd are ramping up in size and number of eggs. Time to wash, size and box them, with some of them going up to Elmer's for sale. No kung fu tonight, as work (and hopefully a nap!) come first.
Although I don't think that last bit will happen until Sunday, as the Mass Maple Producers Association (MMPA) meeting is tomorrow. It's too bad that it conflicts with EK Rapier Champions, which Bergental is hosting, but one can't have everything. Hm.... the lunch provided should be interesting... I might want to bring a small bag of dried fruits and nuts just in case...
Tired today. Fitzw's tired too, and he has even more reason to be -- he's been outside most of the day, plowing and de-icing. Comes in for a short break and to get a little work done (you know, his real job?), and then back out again. I only worked on building up the snowbank against one wall of the chicken rooms, to keep the wind from blowing in underneath their floor.
So... aside from the neverending tasks, work continues on trying to sort things out, re-organize things, and get rid of stuff. I found out last week that our bank is collecting stuff not only for soldiers but their families as well, which is great because I have a few things kids would like but I wasn't sure where to take them.
***
We managed to get to our personal trainer session yesterday for most of the time we were scheduled for -- it's really funny doing an exercise that's essentially learning to sit and stand up again, but the core and hamstrings development is good. And we got another one that works on realigning the spine to do. My hip still bothers me, but the exercises seem to help alleviate it some.
Then it was race back to the farm, change vehicles, get the dog, and race back down to the vet's.
Multiple things going on here -- we've been getting my FIL William's old car fixed up so it could pass inspection, getting insurance, getting the plates/ownership/insurance switched... It's a Honda Civic, so we'll use a lot less gas by using that car when possible instead of the minivan.
Duke, the farm dog, has been doing poorly, so we've been taking him to the vet, going to pick up meds, etc. Duke has been responding to the pain meds but not as well as the doc would like, so L picked up another one today (after he got the Honda inspected). It's too soon to tell if the antibiotics are working, but at least the meds don't disagree with Duke, so that's good. He tested weakly for Lyme's disease, so assuming he doesn't have an adverse reaction, he'll get the full treatment. Meantime, we'll see if the second pain med helps with reducing the swelling in D's right foreleg. If it isn't reduced by Monday, we'll be taking him down on Tuesday for an x-ray.
***
And soon, probably starting Sunday or Monday, we'll be trying to eat mostly grain-free/fast-carb-free for 30 days, as part of the training program. Yes, both of us. Whee!
***
The shoes from Fugawee look great, but I have to arrange to exchange for slightly different sizes. Next week. Can't deal this week. Nerf. Better make that Monday, since Tuesday could be shot, eh?
Oh, and I need to order seeds! Aaaaaaaa! Okay, next week for that too, I think...
Is something besides choir practice happening on Sunday? I sure hope not...
