Jim, I can totally relate to the mess in a different area concept; I have tried many times to sort through my Jim's stuff, only to realize I've mostly just rearranged stuff --there's no less of it, and it's still in the way, just in a new place.
Lisa, our dogs never live long enough. I used to be the de facto "hospice home" for a breed rescue -- every dog that came to live with me was old and/or likely terminally ill. I loved each one, and every time one passed away, I was devastated. Best wishes for your Chihuahua mix girl (I have one of those, too, and she's personality plus!).
Anjanet, hope your harvest is going well, and you're getting veggies prepped for winter.
I always try to get the propane tank filled before the farmers will start needing propane for drying. Yesterday, my favorite driver came out; while I have some concerns about the new company owners, Rick has always been great to work with.
I mentioned that I'd told one of the owners about the BIG scratch they put on my tank. unloading it, after I'd had them paint it this spring (there was as much rust as paint on the thing). Although I'd been promised the company would fix it, no one did. Rick said to call again and that he would mention it when he got back to the office.
Mid-afternoon, there was a truck in the driveway, and Rick and another guy got out. Rick said he figured he'd just take care of things himself; he buffed and painted the big scratch and caught a couple of other places likely to rust again, too.
Not only that, but while he was filling the tank in the morning, I pointed out the tree that died suddenly this summer. Rick showed me where ash borers had been and recommended a tree service. I called, and someone will come out to bid the job tomorrow. So, Jim, don't worry that one of my well-meaning-but-not-competent neighbors will drop the tree on me, the coops or the shiny propane tank!
Before I left for my trip, I dewormed the poultry. I hate egg withdrawal time; throwing away all those lovely eggs is So Sad!
