Wednesday Words - Frost

 In three words I can sum up everything I have learned about life: it goes on.

Robert Frost

No mincing words on that thought is there? It really rings true, no matter what you do or say life and time marches on around you.

Wednesday Words - Hinckley

In all of living, have much fun and laughter. Life is to be enjoyed, not just endured.

Gordon B. Hinckley

I truly believe we have all had those days where we just endure life, but I think the goal is to enjoy it. Not everyday will be enjoyable however if you are not enjoying life, you aren't living you are existing and really how is that working for you?

Nail Pop Fixer

Nail pops are not inherently bad, they are just unsightly, or so some of us think. When we had our home in the Big O I repaired them before we sold. I think it just looked better not to have them. At my folks place there have been a few nail pops over the years and today was the fix it day for them.

We started in the kitchen, moved to the living room, on to the hall, the bath and bedrooms and finished with the closet. I think we repaired 9 all together. Some holes were easier than others...MiRV was working hard for sure. We replaced the nails with screws and we filled the hole, a few holes took more to fill than others, some we will fill some more tomorrow. But for today the job is done!

 Nail pop fixer!
 

MiRV is a handy man! I think our folks are thankful for these few weeks we have been able to help out around their homesteads, in fact, I think the soon to be homeowner niece is too! We have enjoyed working like homeowners and are still glad we are not. Though I think we are certain we will need a "little place" at some point. The BIG discussion is where would that "little place" be? Food for thought for us for sure!

#nailpops
#agingparents

OUCH

Well yesterday I thought we were in for an ER visit...thankfully that didn't pan out and we used steri-strips to close the cut.

MiRV and I were trying to get a stripped screw out of the bus door to replace the rubber gasket seal. I was holding the door while he used a grinder. Things went south when the sparks were flying at me and he ended up with a good cut on his knuckle.

Again, very thankful we were able to close it up with steri-strips and hopefully it heals with no issues. Little swollen today and somewhat throbbing but he is still able to use it.

#nostitchesplease

Tractor Boy Extraordinaire

We have spent several hours this past several days trying to get tractors, lawn mowers and four wheelers running. Makes it easier when trying to accomplish the desired requested task.

Once the tractor repairman had been here there was still some routine maintenance that needed to be done, MiRV did it and smelled like oil, gas and diesel fuel in the process! But once done then it was on to the real needed work. MiRV is a military man with just enough county boy in him to try and tackle anything (and honestly, most of the time be successful!) He bladed the pasture and made it look one thousand times better. Brush hogging will be next so stay tuned!

 Tractor Boy~

   

There's just something about playing working on a tractor! It's work but fun and I think he enjoyed this day quite a lot! It's been quite mild weather wise for August and we have done much outside work. We are very thankful for the cooler temps and nice breezes! Of course, the diet orange and root beer pop make it nice too!

Having the four wheelers helps do so many things and now that both are up and running again (well, sort of...oldie but goodie is in need of tires)! Recovering the seat wasn't a necessity but will make it nicer. Not professional, but I think it is a major improvement!!!

New Seating!!

 

We do not claim to be professionals but we can often accomplish the given task!

 

#hardworkingAmericans

Wednesday Words - Mitchell

Life's under no obligation to give us what we expect.

Margaret Mitchell

Ouch! That sounds so harsh.

Burn baby burn

Notice there is never a lack of supervision!!!

 

After all the tree trimming we've been doing the brush pile was growing so after a nice bit of rain this week it was time to burn baby burn!

With wet leave and branches getting it started was a chore. The second pile took lots of cajoling! There isn't much left but a pile of ashes. From the looks of the hedge there will be another pile...we aren't done yet!

It's all good in MO!

#burnbabyburn