More rain, new adventures.

Posted on by David Maxwell

It was raining this morning and Liz and Luke made breakfast cookies. After breakfast and a little playing we hit the road. Our first stop was Hobby Lobby, Luke’s first visit there. He had a big time and talked us into getting some decorations for his room. Next we went to Lowe’s and picked up something, but now I don’t even remember what it was. our next stop was Office Depot and I stayed in the car. Finally we went to the farmer’s market. We had lunch and both Luke and I failed to nap. The afternoon went by quickly. Luke was a little rowdy at dinner but did well for bath and bed time. Liz is at the store now and I’m looking at trucks online.

Recovering, and getting more done.

Posted on by David Maxwell

Well last night ended up being a marathon. I arrived there at seven and left about twenty past midnight. In between we talked a lot of politics. It was nice, but exhausting. I tried to sleep in this morning but couldn’t, so I went to the jobsite and ran the chainsaw a bit. Mid-morning I got a message that my parents were coming by so I went and cleaned up the cottage and waited for them. After they came I went and worked some more. My reward for good working was a visit to the library and a bag full of books for three dollars. I returned to the cottage for a light lunch before heading home. I stopped at the auto parts store in Lewisburg for some fuses. Luke was waiting for me when I got home and we played until dinner time. We all ate well and now he is asleep. I hope to be soon as well.

A different day than expected.

Posted on by David Maxwell

It was raining hard this morning so instead of driving to the Mountain I went with Liz and Luke up to Franklin. I sat in the car while they went into High Hopes, then we all went to Home Depot. I stayed with Luke at the house for a while because Madeline was late due to getting her driver’s license updated at the DMV. By the time she arrived it was pretty much lunch time, so I stayed for that. I finally left and was grateful that it wasn’t raining any longer. I drove via Lewisburg, where I stopped at Goodwill and looked at books, but didn’t buy any. I stopped again at a gas station before Cowan and got some greasy food. This decision would haunt me all afternoon. At the cottage I just went and lay on the couch because I felt so miserable. I tried to sleep but couldn’t. Now I am getting ready to go to dinner at Debbie and Charles’s house down in Dechard.

More work and coming home.

Posted on by David Maxwell

I woke up this morning and the ankle felt about 95%, so that was great. I went to work cutting and hauling more brush. It was another warm, sunny day and I got a lot done. My dad stopped by on his way out of town and we chatted a little. I worked until time for a late lunch, then returned to the cottage to eat and shower. I stopped by the Goat Market for a drink and chat with Eric before heading on. At the Home Depot in Manchester I bought a light bulb for the microwave and two chains for my big saw. At Dollar General on the way home I bought a bird feeder. Upon arriving home Luke and I filled the feeder with seeds and hung it on the front porch. Then we read some before dinner. He did a lot of talking and eating before bath and bed. I washed dishes while Liz put him down. Hopefully I’ll be able to go to bed early as I’m quite tired.

Getting a lot done.

Posted on by David Maxwell

I woke up pretty early this morning but didn’t get to the job site until about 8:30 after going to get diesel fuel. It was a beautiful day and I enjoyed working. My ankle felt much better this morning and didn’t really slow me down. I cut and hauled more trees and pulled lots of stumps. I returned to the cottage for lunch then went back to work. I am happy with the progress being made and hope to be done by the end of the week. My dad came by as I was finishing up and so we looked things over then went to Piggly Wiggly for some groceries. We went back out a little later and drove over to campus before ending up at the mini mart so my dad could get some ice cream. Now we are just relaxing at the cottage. I will read some more then try to go to bed early.