(Am having a problem downloading photos, so none today.)
Monday, 7/1. We finally were able to mow the road with the tractor. What a difference to be able to ride instead of walk! The sky had clouded over by the time we made it to the main canyon road. There were a few light sprinkles, but just enough to keep us cool. I walked down, throwing small rocks off the road and looking for larger ones in the grass where JB was mowing. The dogs were thrilled with the outing.
I hitched a ride back up, standing in the ballast box and holding on to the roll bar. By the time we arrived back home we could hear distant thunder to the south and were up on the porch by the time a small shower passed over.
After lunch JB used the tractor to haul the huge pile of branches from the trees we cut down last week. I filled the tractor's bucket and JB drove them to the chipping pile. Even though it was a lot more trips than using the trailer would have been, the bucket empties itself with the push of a lever! At least my part of the job was in the shade.
A short rest on the porch and we were good to go again. We put up the net tent in the grove in case our guests want to escape from the bugs on the 4th. By then it was 78 with no breeze, so we all went inside. Our high for the day was 80. We do have at least ten family members coming, including a three-month old grandniece. Except for one of JB's brothers and sister-in-law, they will all just be here for the day.
Helicopters were flying overhead on their way to the resevoir with water buckets, then flying west with the water. We couldn't see any smoke, but it was a bit hazy in that direction.
There is a different aura about Up Here now with the tractor. We can do so much more with it that I feel like we have a little more control. Less like a pioneer, and my bones are rejoicing.
Upon checking the game cam card yesterday, we discovered photos of two little fawns (most likely the ones who made the tiny tracks on our road), two bears and a young buck.
Tuesday, 7/2. Clear and 68 already at 7:00 am. Supposed to be triple digits Down There but I have to go. Laundry and shopping to do. I got an early start, but when I arrived back home at Rose Camp about 1:00 pm it was 85! Turns out it was 104 Down There! A breeze started up around 4:00 pm and that helped a little. Outside, not inside. We put a fan on in the house and at least it moved the air around a little.
After a light dinner of cottage cheese and pears, JB took the side and back windows out of his Jeep and generally cleaned it out. He is going Down There tomorrow for ice and a few maintenance items for the tractor (grease, etc.).
It was just too hot in the loft to start my blog tonight, so I will do it all in the morning. Our high for the day was 86. . .
Wednesday, 7/3. Clear sky and 60. The wind brought in the cooler temperatures predicted for today. So refreshing! Lots to do today to get ready for the 4th. Happy Birthday to the United States of America. I certainly hope she lives many more centuries as a true democratic republic.
Thought for the day: Taxation with representation ain't so hot either. Gerald Barzan
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