Storage shed

Today we got started on the storage shed. We got all of the walls up and covered as well as a good start on the roof. Also Ken finished the trees. Pretty soon we'll be done!

It was nice and sunny today but the wind was really strong this afternoon. One of the rafters blew down and hit Dennis in the head and arm. He says he is alright. In the morning he may not say the same as I think he will be sore.

Trees.

Sunday Ken Wilson started planting trees. He got 18 black Hills Spruce planed and today he came to spade omme of the Red Cedar trees I have in several tree plantings. These trees are seven to ten feet high. There are more planted that the pictures show but the last ones wee moved after dark.

Auction

Saturday was the beginning of a new chapter as I had an auction for all of my plumbing and heating equipment and supplies. As with all auctions some went well and some did not. It turned out ok. Mary came home Wednesday and helped me get ready for the auction, hang curtains, and generally get me organized. We had a great time. Wed pm we went to Estherville to see John Edwards. Saturday after the auction we went for a boat ride and then went to Storm Lake to see Hillary. My choice is Edwards! It was a beautiful day as the pictures of the boat ride show.

well, it's been a long time since the last post. Lots of things have happened. We drilled a new well 421 feet deep and finally have water. A much more expensive adventure than had been anticipated. The outside of the house is finished including the siding, deck on the porch, and a cedar ceiling on the porch. The irrigation system is up and running although there is a little bit of work to do on it. We are going to put up a storage shed (12 by 12) and have the forms done wating for a dry day to pour concrete. Mary came home Wednesday and we have done a lot of things inside. Door bell installed, curtains hung in the bedrooms and kitchen, garage cleaned up getting ready for the auction tomorrow, and all of the locks taken to the locksmith to have keyed alike and reinstalled. Until this afternoon it has rained pretty much continuously since last Saturday. About five inches total. This afternoon was the first time we have seen the sun since last Friday. Fortunately Norvin combined my beans before the rain started. Mary took advantage of the sun and took some pictures of the maple trees by the pond.