Wet but productive.

Posted on by David Maxwell

I was a bit slow getting going this morning. I just wasn’t very motivated to do anything but mess with my phone. Eventually I got going though. The first order of business was to cut down a decent sized tree where the driveway extension is going. That was a little worrisome due to it hanging up with other trees, but It came down without too much trouble. I cut it up and hauled it next door. Next I returned to the cottage and picked up the two concrete culverts. Back at the house they pretty much maxed out the tractor’s lifting ability, but I was able to get them set into place. I went back to the cottage for lunch then returned to do some grading with the loader. I also pulled out a few stumps. Fortunately there was only a little but of misty rain the whole time I was working. I still managed to get pretty filthy while working so I returned to the cottage for a hot shower. My parents were there so I have been relaxing and chatting with them for the remainder of the afternoon and evening.

Driving places and spending money.

Posted on by David Maxwell

I couldn’t fall sleep until nearly three o’clock this morning due to being preoccupied with a number of things. I still woke up relatively early though. It wasn’t really raining despite aa heavy forecast so I decided to go out and about. My first stop was the supply house to see what my bell was, then to the bank to get the money, then back to the supply house. Liz called in between those errands and we chatted for a bit. I decided to go down to the Co-op in Manchester and get two concrete culverts. Fortunately my trailer held them well and I slowly made my way back up the Mountain. I parked the trailer at the cottage and went to Piggly Wiggly for some food. I had a nice nap after that. The Goat Market was closing early so I went by there for a couple of drinks and a scone. From there I drove home with a stop at the Shelbyville Lowe’s for grass seed. At home I picked up a bunch of things I needed and then returned to the Mountain via Lewisburg and Fayetteville.

Not a productive day by any measure.

Posted on by David Maxwell

It seemed pretty dark when I woke up this morning, and that’s because the sky was heavy with rain. I ran a number of errands including the dump, telephone company, two rental yards in Manchester, and the supply house in Monteagle. Those stops were mostly successful. I had dinner at the Goat Market and finished the Jack Higgins novel I had been reading. I was a bit frustrated with myself for being lazy, since the rain was neither consistent or intense. Apparently that is due to change tomorrow though.

Tractor freed.

Posted on by David Maxwell

First thing this morning I went to the supply store for six more bags of concrete. There one of the guys said he had seen my stuck tractor and offered me a tip for getting it unstuck. At the house I tried it, and while it didn’t get me out, it did make an improvement. Not long after that Eric stopped by on his way to the Goat Market, and we used my car to pull the tractor free. I mixed the rest of the concrete and then used the tractor for the rest of the day to clear more of the front yard. I made pretty good progress and didn’t have any trouble. A guy actually came by and asked if I was interested in selling the tractor. I didn’t get the feeling he was looking to pay very much. I had a late lunch at the cottage before coming back to work. After finishing I dropped in on Debbie and Autumn and then had a video call with Liz and Luke. I had dinner at the Goat Market again.

Some days you’re the dog, some days you’re the hydrant.

Posted on by David Maxwell

And today I’m not barking. Things started off okay as I worked on clearing more of the yard. Then as I was using the tractor to remove some small stumps I got it stuck. Big time stuck in the deep mud at the front of the property. Another tree guy came just as that happened, so I met with him for a while. Then I went to the cottage for lunch before returning and attempting to get unstuck. That was unsuccessful. I was in a pretty foul mood so I went to the Goat Market to relax a little. Then I returned to the hose and finished the raised beds and started pouring a little apron around the HVAC unit. After it got dark I returned to the Goat Market for dinner.