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June 23, 2002,
Sunday
Finally we are able to go to Missouri to do a bit of work. Our
old car has probably given up the ghost, so we had to wait until we
could buy a new one. Jon bought a used Pontiac Sunbird, colored
purple. Jon, Levi and I set off about 10:30 this morning, warm
but not humid. An uneventful trip and we arrived at the house
around 4:30 pm. I had been afraid the house would be stifling hot,
but it was fairly comfortable and once we got fans going and all the
doors and windows open, it was just right. A quick cleanup and
unpacking.
A mother sparrow has built a nest in the dining room chandelier and
has 4 babies. We were afraid she might not come back and feed
them, but she ignores us completely, flying in and out of the eaves,
feeding the babies while they chirp like mad. Good thing we left the
dogs at home. Adriana has had a bout of parvo and lost 2 pups
and warned us not to bring the dogs if their shots aren't up-to-date.
Pork chops and a simple salad for supper and strawberry shortcake for
dessert. A hand or two of cards after supper and all to bed about
midnight. A nice cool night and an early full moon.
June 24, 2002,
Monday
Up and moving at 7:30 am. Nice clear morning with a pleasant
breeze. I let Jon and Levi sleep in, while I puttered a bit.
They got up about 9 am and went into town for coffee and to buy a post
hole digger. Can't find the old one anywhere. I stayed to wait
for the lumberman arrive. Cut the grass and weeds in the lane.
Will have to borrow a mower to clear the yard and meadow, which is
all overgrown with grass, and wildflowers, too. I will try to keep
the weeds and brush down and it should look pretty good by next year.
Jon and Levi returned about 11 am and said their goodbyes and Jon took
off for home. I started to teach Levi how to wire and install plugs
and we spent most of the afternoon wiring the bunkroom, Jon's room,
and the dining
room. Got that one big circuit complete about 4:30 pm. All
rooms now have at least 2 plugs so no more extension chords to trip
over. HOORRAY!!! Levi laid down for a little nap and I
puttered and tidied up then took a walk at about 6:45 to visit Adriana
and Jeff and then down the road to the first house and back.
Made spaghetti for supper, but Levi still sleeping so I ate alone.
Spent the evening reading and watching Oliver Twist. Thunder way
off in the distance, but I don't think it will rain.
Levi making the last splice in Jon's
room, cool and comfortable.
June 25,
2002, Tuesday
Nice cool morning and up early. Levi and I cleared the area for the
new building, but Matt couldn't come to help so we weren't able to put
up the posts. They are just too big and heavy for two people to lift
and set. So, Levi and I set the door in his room and did the front
door trim and finished the back trim. Poured rain all afternoon, so we
continued with small jobs inside. Framed the fireplace in the dining
room and started hanging the door to the bunk room. The plan is to
work on the wiring and insulation in the kitchen all day tomorrow.
Jon is expected back around 7p.m tomorrow and we have to leave
Thursday for home. Spent the evening playing Racko. Raining off
and on and really cool out. And so to bed. Levi has really
been a big help and is learning all kinds of new skills.
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