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Pantry cleanout

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 I started this task over the weekend and just today finally built up enough steam to get to the finish line. Although I am not at the actual finish line, I am close enough to claim credit. I am happy to state that only items in secure containers went back into the pantry. I didn't take any before pictures I still have way too much stuff in here But part of using up what you have means finding it And trust me before the cleanout I could not have found an elephant hiding in that space. After the main shelves and floor were cleaned and organized a bit, I looked at the stuff hanging on the hooks on the back of the door. I am embarrassed to say there was a grocery bag with a calendar in it from 2024, unopened along with the items from that trip which dare I say, were also untouched. With that finding and the excitement of a calendar that is useless, but has pretty pictures, I was motivated to continue my task and finish this kitchen by noon tomorrow. As disappointed as I am that mice h...
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It is time to go...

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 As much as I need to do things here, I am ready for a break. Breaks come with compromise and challenges that sitting still does not have. This week has been very busy and surprisingly a series of appointments kept the family close these last few days. First an appointment, nothing special as it was an annual physical. Labs had been drawn earlier and the results were shared. Triglycerides so high that the LDL calculation was impossible to do. That was an eye opener. Of course, new medication was ordered and diets discussed. There was mention of doing a new neuro-psych test just to see if there were any improvements since stopping the opioids and the chaos of life having been presumed to have slowed down a bit. Oh boy this PCP is totally clueless about our crazy lifestyle! I explained as best I could what our plans were but since we do not have a plan... I guess that speaks for itself. Time to formulate a plan. There were 3 appointments on Monday but that was the most significant on...
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Another cold one... until it isn't

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  I got up this morning to another cold and glooming Sunday. Maybe it will perk up and maybe the sun will shine. Maybe it will just be overcast and chilly the rest of the day. Either way I need to do laundry. I enjoy that part of homeschooling includes counting housework as coursework... I do not enjoy fighting with the students about doing their coursework 😅  Hopefully this Summer we will travel to La Junta to see the dinosaur footprints. There are some there that are said to be imprinted in stone. Should be a nice long trip. I will need to pick a cloudy cool day to go. :( just not today. Here it is Wednesday, it hit a 101 this afternoon so today was not a day to walk around out in the heat. It is late so I am going to go to bed and try again tomorrow. (spoiler alert: no footprints this week) Today while going to pick up a prescription, I realized, I spend way too much time away from the home. I am sure it is to avoid the work that needs to be done, but still.  Here it ...
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wind, wind go away but bring some rain anyway

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The wind was pretty relentless yesterday. We have two swimming pools, only one set up of course, but that one was above ground and suffered at the will of the wind. I had to put water into the pool to try to offset the risk of it blowing over. This was not what I wanted to do but it will be okay. The pool itself is now four feet north of its original position. Once I had what I thought was enough water in it to keep it on the ground I started thinking perhaps I should actually take it down this tear and move it into the larger pool. the larger pool is 24' around and could easily fit the 20' pool inside of it. This would protect the smaller pool the rest of the season. My original thought was to empty clean and sell the smaller pool and replace the larger pools liner. Then I thought well this one is up already, and I could use it this season, get rid of it at the end of the season and hopefully, already having purchased and installed the liner into the older pool, drain the smal...
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time to work on it...

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 T oday should have been a day to work on things here at the house... but it wasn't. We went to the zoo. It was hot! too hot for even the animals to come out of their shelters.  We were able to see a few animals but overall, the majority were not visible. somewhere is a picture of these two much younger here is the oldest in the stone kangaroo pouch watch out for the bears There was a baby bison some humans not sure what these were or these these were lions It was hot! Also, the oldest teen started to have an allergic reaction to something, so we left and headed home. DH had a small problem with a car, and the youngest bio-DD was able to go help him get home safely. Once we were home the oldest bio-DD called to ask if I could help them get to Michigan to see their dad as he is not doing well right now. They will head out tomorrow and I guess keep me posted. They are having a hard time with going and I understand. I just got off the phone with the oldest DD and she is really st...
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Time in a bottle...

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  Good morning it is two days after the inspection, which we did pass, yay! I had my days messed up as far as the locksmith and he came yesterday. The camper is open and in need of attention. Today I will try to clean out the refrigerator before it gets too hot outside. I do not need any flies to arrive. If the above little spidey would do its job and catch any flies, then maybe we could wait on the fridge cleaning. Not likely though after I snapped the shot spidey went back into hiding. Again, today I will make a to do list and hopefully today will be different, perhaps today I will accomplish more than just one thing.  If not, then I am at least improving my procrastination skills! If strength is measured through pain, then the Scibor kids are far above Hercules. Losing a sibling hurts. I cannot ease the loss or soothe the pain.  Mary, Ricky and their older sister are in my thoughts almost constantly. I say almost because it's true. I do go through my day and have momen...
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Time travel

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Good morning, as I start this post I am just getting over a bit of a slump in writing. It could be called writer's block It really is just procrastination.  There are many things going on in my world at this time. None of them are really blogging material, but here we are. Spring or maybe Summer has finally begun here on the plains. We came back the first time in March, and it has been mostly cold, so this sudden onset of green and some warmth are much appreciated. Today there is much to do since the final inspection is tomorrow. I will update as things get tidied up and readied for the big event. At least I hope too. Before I get that started though I have several small tasks to accomplish, breakfast, meatballs, homemade vinegar, and counter clearing. So far on my list of to-dos I have completed breakfast, vinegar starting and making rice crispy treats. then I got a text that my daughter cannot come and help with the second-floor adventure, so I best get busy up there and set asid...
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