Wednesday, April 1st, 2009

April 1, 2009: Instrument Shelter – Second Floor – Taxes!

Well, it has been a long day! I honestly don’t see how Tony does it everyday, because the last few days have been insane! He does this stuff all the time. I have to say that he must have some "elves" or something?????

Arrived at the farm early this morning – the guys were already working hard. The first wall was up on the second floor. By the time the day was finished they had most of the walls up on the second floor! Again, zoom zoom! Julie keeps telling me that houses go fast at first and then everything will "appear" to progress slower. 🙂 So, I should enjoy the speed of the progress!

I put down fertilizer for "tics" – they were horrible last year and I don’t want everyone up there have to deal with them. We will see if the "tic" repellent works. I have no idea and have never tried it before.

I was greeted by a "friend" in the garage. The skin of a friend at least. I don’t think my dad likes snake. He noticed it immediately this morning. Speaking of my dad – he brought a picnic table up this morning and my big ladder. So, I was glad to see that!

I have to say that I never – ever – ever thought putting something together could be so difficult. Especially something that was supposed to be "easy" to put together. Needless to say I am fairly certain that Joey will never volunteer to put anything together with me again. 🙂 It took us – umm awhile to get the weather instrument shelter put together. It is a lot taller than I expected. Part of the legs go into the ground. So, I have to measure it all out and work on that project.

Anyway, long story short – we got the weather instrument shelter put together. Thermometers and a few other instruments will go inside of the shelter. That will be down the road a bit.

Bobby, Rodney, Don, and Joe were working hard today. I think I got everyone – there are some new guys coming and going from time to time! Hard to keep up with everyone.

I noticed that the phone company came this afternoon and spray painted everything from our farm all the way down the lane and up the road to the next road. I believe this is for the water company to come in and run their lines. We are getting county water (currently it is well water). So, we are excited about that.

It was a beautiful day. Some cirrus clouds arrived late in the afternoon. This is the precurser to some severe weather for Thursday. I am very concerned that there could be tornadoes across portions of our region. Depending on storm track and moisture return – still a bit uncertain. However, I think we have some risk tomorrow afternoon and evening. Stay tuned.

We met with the accountants today to work with our taxes. Looks like another week until those will be ready. Hopefully we won’t have too bad of news – lol. I am sure I owe some money. Taxes and death – two things for certain in life. They will get you coming and going!!!!

Tony and Deena are working on a bid for a house they want. The house was built in 1909 and needs some work. However, it will be beautiful if they can get going on it. We shall see.

Got four tests back today for school. So far – so good – this semester. One more semester to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Woohoo.

Have not heard from Sue lately. I do see some new photos on her blog – so I know she is "clicking away". Hoping she has good news soon on the sale of their house here in Paducah. Sue is moving to Nashville to be closer to family.

Looks the "tracker" is working – Jason said he could see me coming and going from the farm today. I think I finally figured it out.

So – a long day – but all good. Life is crazy right now!!!!! But, I am loving it. Everything is moving along. I still can’t believe it is APRIL. 🙂 🙁 🙂

Photos from today – lots of photos

Weather instruments – stage 1 🙂