Just Sunday Stuff

Leaf trees are pretty much empty, which means no more major leaf pickups which means the lawnmowers could be put away for the winter. 

The little bit of leftovers from this year's leaf drop can provide me some minor raking duties, and even if I don't get them all cleaned up, the lawn will look pretty nice for spring.

Ironically, the yard looks a whole lot better than it did during most of the summer when the intense heat dried it up, turning it yellow. 

In other news, our water came back around 10:30 yesterday morning.  We survived the inconvenience just fine, and we're thankful for the quick work of those who found the leak in the main and repaired it. 

Lots of hard-working folks are out there, making sure the rest of us can lead lives of relative comfort, and their efforts and extra hours on the job are so appreciated.

Yesterday, Bill fixed a gate leading into the first pasture.  Dang thing is so heavy, and its upper connection to the post where it's attached went bad.

The last few mornings of taking horses to pasture have been extremely difficult with that gate----so heavy and so ground into the ground from that weight---that I could barely budge it. 

Now, it's on new hinges and attached considerably higher.  The gate swings open and closed with ease, making it much easier to hold a horse and open the gate at the same time.  

While Bill worked on the gate, I moved the lawnmowers to a shed down the lane and then covered them with a tarp, weighted down with dozens of pieces of wood.  Hope the tarp stays put when the next wind blows through.

We enjoyed the ZAGS game last night with more than enough pizza, salad and munchies. Since we're so short of sitting space here at the Lovestead house, Maryann brought her own chair.  

She said it was pretty comfortable sitting down there on Foster's level while watching the ZAGS pull off a big win with more than 100 points. We also celebrated her recent birthday with cake and ice cream.

Speaking of birthdays, I'll let my blog editor off the hook this morning, hopefully with no errors, as it is Helen's birthday.  Happy Birthday, Helen.  Thanks for your sharp eye each morning. 

Bill is taking off for Spokane today to watch the Lady ZAGS play and maybe even the game afterward.  Willie and Debbie are accompanying the Young Lady Bulldogs from Sandpoint High to the game.  Should be a nice treat for all.  

I'll keep track of animals while everyone else is in the big city.  

It's a lovely Sunday with appreciated running water and without a whole lot more to discuss, so I'll just leave it at that. 

Enjoy your day.