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'23 - The Adventure Continues ;)
Hopalong:
Happy to read your report, Amber! Sounds like much progress and some mystery too.
I hope hope hope those tiny particulates (including chemicals picked up in fires) do NOT go deep deep in anyone's lungs when they're exercising outdoors. A tight KN95 is on my face until the local AQI is down to clear. The index has been quite high here; nothing like large cities but nothing to be in denial about either.
What a sad and sobering thing. My ex-bf M just moved to California last month (whew) but he's very very cautious with health things, so I think he'll be okay.
Stay well, and smooches to the pooches.
hugs
Hops
lighter:
Lots of pokers in your fire, Amber, as usual!
B sounds happy and busy and on top of your shared plans. It's nice you enjoy your together and away times. Good to feel at home in your own skin.
I hope the construction project rolls along without hitches. Wouldn't that be nice, for once? Ya... it would!!
Hol is growing in the space you've provided, literally and fig. I think. How nice to see her find more community and fellowship in the area.
Lately I've been pretending I've traveled back from my 80's and popped into my childrens' lives.... and it's been transformative..... feels very present and shifts my perspective in delightful ways.
Have fun! You sound so good!
Lighter
sKePTiKal:
Thanks Lighter! I like that idea about looking back from the future into their lives. Hol is kinda aware of how she's unconsciously mimicking me - and is resisting for all she's worth. Tough cookie about those kinds of things, too. ;) Being out here in our own little bubble, is extremely peaceful. That in itself, heals a lot of things. But beyond that, this place has some extra oomph in that department.
More wildlife interactions yesterday. B spotted & collected a small snapping turtle from under my jeep. He carted it over to the pond. Then, last night we saw a big ole possum cruising the yard. OH! and our ubiquitous whiporill, found a mate last night! LOL. They weren't singing quite in sync initially. It was hilarious...
The smoke wasn't too bad this side of the mountain. But it was noticeable. Visually. So overcast I put my peppers (to be planted today) back under the grow lights for the time being. If you recall, I smoke... so NOT worried about a little smoke from forest fires. Then, there are the recurring bonfires we have. Grew up in the land of industrial & agricultural chemicals. I've mutated to be able to endure it, I think... :shock: LOLOLOLOLOL Most of it has cleared here now, Hops. I'd think the fresh air & exercise would counter any lingering potential pollutants.
My work needs to resume next week - LOTS of little green babies to go into dirt, just waiting on me. Keeping things watered is the main requirement, at the moment. It's just been SOOOOO dry! And the contractors will be back bright & early tomorrow to continue on with studio. The siding is off and it's clear that monetary corners were cut - the old siding was interior grade tongue & groove attached with cabinet brads. AND poorly finished. The deck has started coming apart too. They estimate they'll finish in a month; I'm gonna accept 6 weeks without blinking as it's still difficult to source certain things.
Then, our next combined project is clearing more of a firebreak, removing the plethora of Virginia Pines (and chipping them into compost & mulch) and putting up wood to season for woodstove season. There's road work that needs to happen too- ditches cleared, shale packed into potholes & ruts, drainage "managed". Then we're pricing enough gravel to cover (and keep the dust down) the whole thing from the gate to Hol's area - which is a mud pit half the year.
Hopalong:
Just a music hug from my house to yours!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4AcjvsVn5k
hugs
Hops
lighter:
I'm looking forward to all your progress reports and, hopefully, happy surprises as your relationship with B continues to bloom, Amber..
I assume clearing firebreaks is done with heavy equipment. Sooner than later, yup yup yup.
Lighter
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