05-16-21 satisfying chores
I woke up this morning still thinking about the movie I watched last night, My Octopus Teacher. It was so lovely and calming and reminded me of all the peace and joy I find underwater. I want to dive again. To do so I will get healthy. I was mostly impressed with the fact that he was basically free diving for the whole year. Pretty impressive. The kelp beds reminded me of the ones on the west coast but clearer water.
I was up and at it at a decent time to go put more of the pergola together before it got too hot. I then got ready, had some delicious huge strawberries for breakfast and headed out to Kookanusa-West to finish cleaning and sanitizing bottles with Stacey, ready for bottling at months end. It was nice to visit and stroll around the Ranch, experiencing shop envy. They really do have a wonderful spot out in the countryside. I spoke to Jordon, their son about working on my ‘46 Willys and he would love to. I will get it running soon and bring it to the front of my property and they will pick it up on a trailer. I trust the work he will do and that I won’t get ripped off for the job. I look forward to driving it back to home on the backroads one day. I didn’t know much about Lake Kookanusa and was stunned at how low the water is. Apparently it will be back up to levels by July. Reservoirs are so strange.
I stopped at Top Crop to look for a cherry tree which Roger will help me pick up tomorrow. I came home with a beautiful rose bush that Missy seems to like. I also just caught the insurance company before it closed and insured my bike. $137/month!! So much money… It was extremely hot today but my place stayed manageable with the ceiling fan over my head. I waited for the sun to move along a little before I went out to put some more pieces together, water the garden and tidy up.
I made my third meal from Hello Fresh and it was so good. The second portion will go to work with me tomorrow. I ate later but it was light and delicious and portion controlled. I am so glad I decided to try this. It works well for me.
I could have done more this weekend in the yard but I enjoyed the pace I went at. Things are coming together!
triumphgal 