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| One of the deer we saw Tuesday morning. |
Monday 11/3. Started the day with the usual chores, laundry and dishes. Then sliced up a big ham I bought at Costco. So glad Elsie talked us in to getting an electric meat slicer. Made ham and Swiss cheese sandwiches for lunch on the bread that JB baked, slathered with mayo and horseradish sauce. Yum!
MAX's battery isn't holding its charge, so we will have to get another one when we go Down There next. Fortunately it is just a small lawn mower type. JB put a new air filter in Miss Kitty. Took the old one out and just have to wash it. No need to buy more. Depending on the weather, he will change the oil tomorrow.
Was finally able to vacuum yesterday since the sun was out and the panels were sucking up all that power. With the lack of it lately, we have had to use the generator a lot, and I refuse to use it for vacuuming. The manual carpet cleaner and broom just have to suffice.
I finished Dean Koontz's Brother Odd. Excellent!
Drove down to Larry's and Elsie's, and got there about 6:00 pm. Larry sharpened two chain saw blades for us, and then we played two games of marbles (Chinese checkers). Girls rule!!! We won both games, although the first one came down to whoever rolled a one first.
On our way home, we could see an opalescent dome of valley fog over Wenatchee, glowing with the lights from beneath. Just another perk of mountain life. . .
Tuesday 11/4. It was 45 and overcast with valley fog this morning. Rain had fallen during the night. The wind whipped up by mid morning, blowing away all the fog and howling through the trees. I have yet to find another adjective to describe the wind, which is probably why it is so popular. It sounded really cold, but our high for the day was 52.
I saw two deer coming down from the south ridge this morning just as I got up. Fortunately the dogs were inside, and I wouldn't let them out until I was ready to go feed the girls. By then the deer had disappeared up the east slope and the dogs were not too pleased.
JB was able to tilt the solar panels down all the way by himself on the morning walk. They will stay that way for the next few months in order to make the most of the winter sun. After lunch, I helped him build a long, low bench to use to stand on in order to clear the snow off the panels. Hopefully this will make that chore much easier.
It is interesting that Putin's speech last week was blocked out in the western countries. Of course it found its way on to the internet. It's a sad day when the Russian leader speaks more truthfully than our own.
Today's wind eventually thinned out the cloud cover, as it had the other day, enabling the sun to shine through. By the time of our afternoon walk, the wind speed had increased from 14 to 26 mph. Its only redeeming feature was that it wasn't really cold. Not warm, but not icy.
The moon will be full on Thursday, and as it grows, so does the brightness of the night. So much more noticeable Up Here with no other man made lights than our own lamps.
Wednesday 11/5. It is 43 and mostly overcast with some blue sky to the west this morning. The dogs wanted out at 3:30 am - the only downside to the bright nights. No wind, so hopefully JB can get the oil changed in Miss Kitty today. I'm feeling like I need my oil changed too. . .
Thought for the day: Give me one good reason why I should act my age!
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