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<\/a>Jer applying wood preservative to the fence<\/p><\/div>\n
The task\u00a0was complicated a bit by the addition of a\u00a0gate-with-hinges at\u00a0the left-hand end of the section so we can access the areas behind the garage. The job took most of a morning.<\/p>\n
Then there was getting the RV’s water system winterized. (This requires an RV specific antifreeze, not auto antifreeze.) That was the last RV-related chore; the RV is pretty well set for the winter. The solar panel is set up and keeping the batteries charged so I should not have to pull the batteries\u00a0for winter storage.<\/p>\n
I cut up the rest of the fire pit wood, put the snow blade on the John Deere lawn tractor, did a lot of leaf raking and mulching, cleaned out and organized the steel storage shed for the winter, and put new seals in the bathroom shower faucets. Each job in itself was not large, but\u00a0in total it\u00a0kept\u00a0me busy every weekend.<\/p>\n
I’ve also been keeping our snow-bird neighbor’s yard raked in return for letting us park the RV behind a fenced enclosure. This is a big job that takes some time every weekend. Pam took this photo of me working in that yard; you can see The Box in the background.<\/p>\n
<\/a>lots of leaves<\/p><\/div>\n
Pam helps with most of these jobs plus\u00a0has her own additional chores\u00a0around the house. Her weekends are as busy as mine. She is researching Colorado retirement houses for us to look at; tomorrow we will be heading out to look at a few properties.<\/p>\n
The high desert\u00a0had a snow\/slush morning the other day and there was some accumulating snow on the grass at our work location\u00a0(Glenwood Springs). The snow has since melted but night time temps have dropped below 20 degrees and the furnace has been running regularly the last few nights. Winter is fast approaching and we are attempting\u00a0to get all outside tasks done before the snow arrives in earnest. Other than more raking\/mulching\u00a0–\u00a0a task that will continue for a few more weeks\u00a0–\u00a0I think we’re done. There are other small jobs to do that are not weather dependent (such as cleaning the garage and collecting my scrap metal to take to the recycle center), but these tasks can be done evenings and weekends at my leisure.<\/p>\n
That’s it for now. Thanks for looking in!<\/p>\n
Pam’s Two Cents Worth:<\/p>\n
A parcel arrived with items for my upcoming birthday. \u00a0My childhood\/high school\/adult friend Mary so thoughtfully sent along something to help me get through the long winter nights ahead.<\/p>\n