warmth

After unloading a load of wood from the back of Goliath (yes I named my truck), I am warm.  Even out in the 30 degree weather the body is wonderfully crafted to get warm with work.  Even my round type.

Tom, the maintenance guy at Rob's work had some split wood he let us have.  In fact he has at least another truck load worth that we will probably get later.  Very pleased that we can warm our little house with the wood furnace downstairs.

I still have the propane heater set to go at 55 so we don't freeze any pipes if we are gone during the day or the night happens to get really cold.  But hopefully the amount of propane we have left should keep us good for the winter with that plan.

All the critters seem to be handling the cold.  I had a minor scare with my heated water font for my chickens.  I went in to feed and saw it had frozen and was upset that the brand new font was already broken.  Upon further investigation it was user error: plug in the extension cord.

The goats are fluffy and eating the last of the shrubs that are alive in the woods.  I move their pen almost every day that they are out (weather permitting).

Wednesday I put in the nest box for Bog Mama.  I hope she kindles.  I would really hate to think I spent 25 dollars on a dud of a rabbit.

Mom and Dad will be coming up Wednesday and staying for Thanksgiving.  Dad is bringing a new blade for the chain saw.

Yep, I failed at cutting down a tree.  Well, let me correct that.  The tree came down, but it scared me cause it didn't fall in the direction I had cut the wedge and it trapped the blade of the saw as it started to fall.  I didn't try real hard to pull it free, I was more concerned with ducking behind the big cedar near by.  So the tree came down and gave a slight curve to the blade of the saw.  I was able to get it running again but I don't think it would be a good idea to use it.

So one tree down and one chainsaw busted.  Hopefully Dad can fix it.  And the battle to clear some land will continue.