There are a couple of things to catch up on, but none really big enough for a dedicated post. I’m lumping in a bunch of stuff this time: medical, tractor, land hunt, and around the house.
Medical:
I saw the doctor yesterday and he says the nose is healing OK. I have to keep it greased with Vaseline or similar to help keep the joint between the skin graft and the rest of the nose pliable and not crusty. My next check-up is October 1st.
Tractor:
The 8N can now roll around again, thanks to a new ($374.00) rear tire.
New rear tire on the 8N
After the problems I had with trying to find a good used tire I decided to go new. The tire is on a used rim, as the original was rusted beyond use. I took the tractor for a spin – no brakes yet so utmost care is required – and took some yard and grass clippings down to a spot the town has designated as a dropping point for such items. Brake repair is next, but will have to wait for my next pay check.
Land Hunt:
Paperwork is progressing. There have been some small errors that have needed correcting. For example, the title company put the wrong purchase price on their forms. They had used the seller’s counter offer instead of our final offer. The credit union had double-entered one of our credit accounts, showing us with 2 cards and 2 balances instead of 1. That had to be fixed. Anyway, it looks like we are still “on” to close September 14. We are looking forward to it (let the finance circus be over)!
In the photo below, our lot is to the right of the primitive road break. Way back in the photo (middle-right) there is a pine tree, in front of the mountain, and our drive would go to the right of this tree. Photo was taken last February from the adjoining lot. There is not a lot of snow for that time of the year.
Lot 174 is to the right of this break
Name for the lot:
How does “Serendipity at Sanderling” strike ya?
Around the house:
I was playing with my old Canon digital camera and took a few photos around the outside of the house. One morning it had rained and I decided to take some morning glory blossom shots. Here are a few results:
Front yard and privacy fence
Another front yard photo
Raindrops on morning glory
Morning glory on fence line
We don’t have much planned for the next couple weeks, although I want to get out on another ATV ride in the Ouray area before the snow falls. The next big event should be the land closing, not very photogenic in itself but we will be back on Sanderling taking more “before” photos (and deciding where the porta potty should go…)!
That’s it for now. Thanks for looking in!
Given the terrain, I’d think brakes would be a good thing — beats dragging your feet along the ground the stop the tractor on a steep downhill!
Good to hear doctor positives concerning your nose, that it’s healing okay and that they got everything…
“Serendipity at Sanderling” sounds Western Movie-ish, ala “Gunfight at the OK Corral”.
“Happy Accident” or “Pleasant Surprise” at Sanderling, using dictionary definitions…
The primitive road photo to Lot 174 looks like a narrow “High Line” break locally. I assume the break was used for something at some time, something beyond mere lot access…
Ok Jer – I am sitting here.. well, “guffawing” I think because of this: “no brakes yet so utmost care is required”. WHAT AN UNDERSTATEMENT! It made me laugh out loud for real.
And then Larry;s comment about dragging your feet… now I have a visual in my head that cracks me up every time I think of it. Sorry. Can’t help it.
Your fence looks great. My morning glories haven’t bloomed yet. And I personally love the word serendipity.
Yay for closing on the 14th. May it all go smoothly.