(written on April 16th} Today was a homesteading day. I separated our compost pile, removing all the larger stuff, so that the stuff that's broken down into nice soil could be easily put in the grow boxes. I started gathering up the wood that I used to help load up the shed. I still need … Continue reading 2024-04-14 — Fence Lines

(written on the 23rd) Another Saturday, another day on the hill. Today was the first family gardening day after Jim and I got the fences set up. Both on hill and offhill family came over to help lay out the weed cloth and arrange everything for planting. I helped a little bit, but before that, … Continue reading 2024-04-13 (Saturday) — Computer Death?

Super busy work day today. First day back to work after the massive poison ivy outbreak. It is a brutal case. A bit more manageable now. Still not fun, but not anywhere near as uncomfortable as it could have been. 🥳 With that awful case of poison ivy, I stayed home Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday … Continue reading 2024-04-12 — Back to Work, Poison Ivy Notwithstanding

Well, my hopes for escaping without getting poison ivy didn't come to fruition. In fact, Not only did I manage to get poison ivy, I managed to get a pretty darn crappy case of it too. I've got poison ivy on my hands, arms, waist, legs, face, and even... in my nether regions (thanks to … Continue reading 2024-04-08 — Full Day & Automotive Circle

(written on the 8th) Today was a Haven Hill Creek Park day. I spent the entire day today working down by the deck, doing a whole bunch of weeding, clearing out vines and other weeds trying to get the deck project done. I was able to get all the brick done that I had on … Continue reading 2024-04-07 (Sunday) — HHCP Day

Early day today. Jim wanted to get a fence up around the family garden this year to try and keep critters out and Stevie was going to help, but because of his work schedule, the only time that he was available was at 5:00 a.m., So we planned to get up at 5:00 a.m. and … Continue reading 2024-04-06 (Saturday) — 5 a.m. Fencing

(written on April 20th) Another full day today, gratefully. Six cars, just shy of 10 billable hours. The first three jobs of the day were all in Bella Vista, the first being a 2013 Chevy Camaro in absolutely gorgeous condition that he wanted front brake pads and rotors replaced on. As is off in the … Continue reading 2024-04-05 (Friday) — Just Work

(written on the 22nd) Thanks to the help of my wonderful mother, we were able to go to Springdale and bring back my big doggy van that I I bought and finally got fixed yesterday. 🥳 Other than being a little squirrely on the highway, not sure if it's because of low tire pressure or … Continue reading 2024-04-04 (Thursday) — Doggy Van Home!

Finally got a busy day! 7 cars, 10 billable hours. 🥳 First one of the day was a 2005 Toyota tundra in Bella Vista that wouldn't start. Pretty routine. Was a bad starter, and those aren't too difficult with those old tundras with that particular engine, And I had already come prepared with a starter, … Continue reading 2024-04-03 (Wednesday) — A Full Day!!!

(written on April 21st) I have zero memory of the 2nd. It was a Tuesday, so I wasn't fixing cars. So that pretty much makes it a neat certainty that I was working on Hill projects and my own projects. If I were better at writing my journal lately, I would remember. 🙃 Lift the … Continue reading 2024-04-02 (Tuesday) — 🤷