Robin's Nest

 The weekend started with a half day of school for the kids. While they were off to higher learning, I ran off to look at a class C rundown camper that someone had on Facebook. Do I need this? No. I am just always thinking of creative outlets that I have no business thinking about. To say it was in rough shape is an understatement. Really all that is left is the shell and the wheels. My daughter's uncle-in-law may be able to make a little home for himself out of it. He really wants out of the motel he is living in, and he and DH made an agreement to exchange parking space for help on all the work around here. I am staying out of that one. Nonetheless my son-in-law and his uncle are off to see the project vehicle. If he thinks he can make it livable before winter, he might take it and then DH will have man help. Saturday brought the first chance at a sleepover with a classmate after a 3 hour stretch of playing at her house. I have already blogged about my adventures while the child ...

 So here we are! It is the first day of September and it is hot! We are scheduled to go look at property next weekend and DH is having second thoughts. Now the decision will be up to me. This is probably the best thing that could happen at this point. If only I were up to the task. The moon from my front porch last night It was pretty I sat there and pondered if I would miss the openness of the prairie moving into a wooded property. Would an inground pool make a smoother transition? Would a hot tub do it for me? I don't know. For now, we will stay put and try to get stuff done around here. This weekend should have been a no brainer for getting stuff done, however it wasn't. The dumpster is almost full there is much more in the yard and the house to take care of. I set out yesterday while the youngest was playing with a friend, to find a wagon and a new rake. Yes, I do realize we have a hardware store where these can be purchased. It was a mission, so the store was a last resort...

   Today I went out to work on our fence, a job forbidden by DH, not sure why. Again, I cannot find the correct star bit for the screws. I thought that I had it a month ago when it was too cold to work on it. Yet today, while he is gone to get things for the new poultry, I cannot find it any where. I tried one star bit but it is too big and another is more of a square than a star.  This fence will get done.  I am determined that the boards on it will be at least anchored top and bottom by Easter. I may have to go and buy a bit to get it done. There are many projects that must be done around here before Spring. I need a dog fence first and foremost and an outside dog house. Also, an enclosure for the chickens, turkeys and ducklings. I have a little time on that. The pallets that I wanted for the dog house have been gathered and now I have to "assemble" them. Again I need a bit for the screws that I have. Tomorrow should be very warm and building is high on the list of...