June 29, 2016 Erecting the Tipi & Mowing the Road in The Heat

Getting the lift pole up.

Putting in the lace
pins.

Staking it down.

All done!

Monday 6/27. We had such a fun day with Gridder's boys.  He brought them Up Here at 10:00 am and stayed about an hour to help with the tipi, which was great because we needed his tall arms with the lift pole.  Funny, we used to be able to set it up all by ourselves in no time at all.  In fact, JB used to do it by himself. . .

After Gridder left, we put in the liner and staked it all down.  The boys were such a big help and seemed to enjoy themselves.  We also finally put an owl face (eyes and mouth) on one of the trees across from the house.  

Then it was time for lunch.  I had forgotten how much growing boys eat!  But we had plenty of food, and conversation.  They discovered JB's handheld games, which kept them busy for a while.  At 3:30 pm I drove them back home and picked up the mail.  

Before the boys arrived, JB had mowed on the south ridge and moved the wood I cut yesterday to the wood shed.  I got the laundry done and hung it out.  

After dinner we just sat on the porch and enjoyed the evening, after I had stacked the wood.  We had a high of 82, but there was a light, cool breeze.

Tuesday 6/28. It was 68 and clear this morning.  We were on our way to mow the road at 9:30 am.  Fortunately most of the road is still in the shade at that time.  I walked ahead of the tractor, pointing out embedded rocks that were sticking up, tossing any loose ones, and snipping off any encroaching branches.  There was SO much dust!

I was going to ride all the way back up, but about half way home Jesse was really panting and lagging behind, even with JB driving so slowly.  So I walked the rest of the way with him.  We were only about five minutes behind JB and Dinga when we arrived home at 11:40.  Then it was definitely time for a shower and a nap.

It was hot again today with a high of 84, and is supposed to be hotter tomorrow.  I hope the forecast for cooler temps over the weekend is accurate.

Wednesday 6/29. It is 64 and breezy with clear skies this morning.  JB is on his way down to meet with a guy from one of the propane companies and show him where everyone is who wants it delivered.

Thought for the day: The wonder is that we see these trees and not wonder more.  Ralph Waldo Emerson