At home

Daryl flew to Kansas and drove back with me. He was a major blessing. Getting home I found that my Father took all my tools when he left in mid August. Glad I had basic stuff in my truck. 

Now to re buy stuff. I am going to have to make my list of needs and wants and get after it. So far just unloading the truck and doing minor stuff around the house is keeping me busy.

Packing up

After 5 months this is a mess. I will be learning some new back roads on  the return trip and my Florida. Winter will be spent learning . I am hoping to build a small wind turbine and 2 nice Solar dehydrators. I am also going to learn about growing some medicinal herbs and mushrooms for my kitchen adventures.

Finishing up.

I am shutting things down. I will go to Florida Starting Wednesday. I believe I met my building and learning goals this summer. I am very glad for the help of a few friends that stopped by occasionally. The group at Wild Edible Foods andStephanie  Walker were a big help in teaching me some new foods and Meds. Stephanie's meds were a huge help when I needed them.

Folks this is at least 4 times more difficult than I expected. Think long and hard about your choices.

Apology

I have been super busy here at the end of this years trip, so I have disregarded this blog. Please forgive me.

I have finished closing in the cabin and have added 2 campers to the mess. One of the campers has the new over roof framed and will be roofed this weekend. The deer and turkey hunting has been successful . My buddy Daryl and his son and daughter-in-laws re coming to visit on Tuesday. Then Daryl and I hit the road on Wednesday.

Cold

Felt like 24 this morning, sissy me didn't get out of bed until the sun was up. Mud is still dominating my land and as its very hilly I don't get much done. I did divert a run- off problem and unload lumber from the sideways trailer . Steve can't park down hill in the mud. Amateur . Got the door  built and installed on the storage shed and practiced with the crossbow and a rifle. All together a very nice day. Stupid barbecued squirrel for dinner.

Rain rain rain

It finally quit raining so this morning I can get some chores done. Cleaning up some last days projects so I can get back to Florida in a couple of weeks. The  Empress says she misses me, which means, the floor needs mopping and the ceiling fans are dusty.

Relax

Spent the last. 5 days at Dawn's house , being amazed at how small the baby is. Back to doing stuff this week. Trying to get some minor things wrapped up before I leave. Has anyone tried foraging for mushrooms lately??? I just joined a group to help me learn more about them.