Done with Firewood

Finally loaded the last trailer for the year and brought it up to the house. Just as I got the hang of it I was finished. Took me 1 1/2 hours to load and a little over 3 to unload. Now can sit back and enjoy the warmth. In January I'll start cutting up the logs for next year. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and holiday season ahead. Before you know it , it will be time to start the seeds for next year's garden. New vegetable varieties and flowers to be added.

  

Green House Finished

Here it is November and I finally finished the greenhouse.  Had to wait on parts and actually waiting on the vent window. Bought it from Growers  Supply. Was easy enough to do, too many parts and at times you needed six hands. Had to bring in some help for a portion of the job. Here are a few pictures to show you some of the steps.                                                                                   

    The base which I built it on.

 My helper Oscar putting the mulch for the floor.

  A partial of the finished product.

The finished product.

My friend Ozie who was my extra hands when I needed them.

Today it was quite warm in there. After I finish loading the firewood for the house I'll build some benches inside to put the flats on. I have the conduit in for the electricity and a pie for water.That won't be done until next summer though. Just going simple with a lighting and power circuit. A few light a small fan and maybe a small heater for those cold spring mornings. Also a quick thank you to Margaret and Matthew for their time and help with the vent window.

Watermelons and Pumpkins

As another growing season comes to an end I would like to comment on a couple  different things I tried this year. Seeds were given to me by members of The Bayou Gardner Forum.

 Tobacco grew well nice small leaves but never did get tall. Ended up pulling it out and putting it out for yard waste.

 Watermelon was another story. Tried different seeds any got 3  varieties. One red round, one long yellow and one long pink . Took awhile but they came out good. 

 The pumpkins were plentiful. Actually started planting them for Oscar and just continued on. Usually send some with Sara to decorate her classroom.
  
 Below are some pictures to show you what I mean. Hope you enjoy them.If you go to the comments section you can subscribe to future postings.

New Puppies

Well we finally did it. We picked up our new puppies right before Labor day. Sure is a bit different around the house now. Actually its not that bad, a little chewing here and there puppy fights and the usual stuff. Glad I'm retired though. Missed all this fun when I was working.Found these in Chenago Forks raised by a young family with children. Reminds me of our puppy days. Enjoy the pictures.
Meet Rosie and Rylee.

TRACTOR IS FINALLY FINISHED

The tractor is done now that summer is about over. Been spending the free time I've had putting it back together and painting it up.Was easy to work on this, as it was all American steel and no metric nuts and bolts.Everything fit as it should. The frame was solid. Maybe I should look for another one for next year to use around the house pulling a drag through the back trails. I hope it runs like a John Deere should.

Another load of logs

  Yesterday hit the jackpot. Another log delivery to the house. Now my winter work will be there for me. Wouldn't be nice for a winter like last year. 

MORE LOGS

Just when I thought I was caught Up with the firewood another load of logs gets delivered. These will have to wait until the winter though as there is no more stacking room. Actually too many things to do this summer. Started back fishing and I find it very relaxing. I have sat on the lake during winter and it gets cold. So will enjoy some time by the water and get to this later. Enjoy whats left of summer.