Is the swap shop finished?

Tuesday

I got up before 7:30, brushed and got dressed. I took probiotics, made fiber gel, and made vit C water.

I went to 620 to clean: I started the oven, vacuumed the downstairs and mopped. I needed different supplies, like a metal scrubbie and a better vacuum. So I went home. Soon it was time for the fiber gel. I read some e-mail then made and ate breakfast.

I checked my phone and found message from Michele. I called her: she wanted me to take her home to get a hand sewing project and borrow some brown thread - and check on the cat over the weekend. I made and ate the first course of breakfast outside. Then I picked up Michele from work and brought her here to choose the right shade of brown thread, then took her home to get a sewing project, and back to work.

I finished eating breakfast, then went to Saronna's house to play. Randy played with us. I left a bit early to go to a signover at 108. We all signed the contract. I locked up and went to John's house to drop off a dozen eggs. I went to 620 to finish cleaning except for the garage. I texted Jamie to do that. I went to 108 to drop off cleaning supplies and dust the furniture.

I went home and read online till 5, then walked to the post office to get the mail. I saw the swap shop looked finished. I talked to Keli who was doing laundry. I called Emily and left a message asking if the swap shop was finished.

I walked home. I sat outside while eating fiber gel. Then I heated some steak and ate cucumber while waiting. Then I ate the steak. Chris took his suitcase to John and Michele in case they had stuff to add. When he got back, I posted to my blog and made tea. We watched one episode of Longmire. He went to bed, but I stayed up to read.

Planting the peas

Monday

I got up soon after 7. I started getting ready for the day in the kitchen. Chris came home to change for some kind of perimeter tour. I made fiber gel with amendments including vinegar. That completely changed the texture. I checked e-mail. I looked for old e-mails to delete. I called Jamie and asked her to clean the one room apartment. She was delighted to do so.

I started listening to an interview on all things fascia and breathwork. I did the arm and shoulder exercise routine. I drank half of the fiber gel. It had a weird flavor with the ACV. I started making breakfast. Michelle called and we talked for a bit, then she had to go.

I finished breakfast and ate it while continuing to listen to the fascia interview. I headed to the apartment to pick up the linens. Saronna called from Joanns to ask what kind of stabilizer she should buy to keep on hand for sewing class. I picked up the linens and brought them home. I continued listening until Jamie came over. I gave her the money from the last house, and the key to the apartment. She also took the bulbs that I was supposed to plant, thrilled to have them.

I resumed listening. Then I went to ACS to drop off the linens and Jenni's art picture. I talked about having massage people come to Dugway. I went to the library to get some books and the next season of Longmire. Then I went home. I sat outside for awhile and read a book. I walked to the post office to get mail and came home with two boxes. I opened the boxes and put the stuff away. I listened to more of the interview.

The inspectors called to say a man almost passed inspection and could I come by and quote to finish up? I already had a contract and envelop on my clipboard, so I just grabbed it and headed over. I passed the garden which looked remarkably different without the fence. I pulled up at 620. Bobby showed me through the house, pointing at window sills, floors and the oven. I quoted him $60 and he went to get cash. I filled out the contract and he came back and signed. I locked up the house and we all left.

On my way home, I went up to the garden and made sure my hose was completely within the limits of my garden. Then, driving down the street, I saw a magnetic sheet. It must have fallen off my car on the way over. It was soaked.

When I got home, I looked up a recipe for seed starting mix. I mixed up two batches and filled my trays. Then I used some compost to plant peas in the wooden planter and a strawberry in a pot. I went inside and had some cheese squares. Chris came home from work.

I went to the chapel for band. Everyone came but Jenni. We played through the hymns and several Broadway tunes. Keli brought 4 dozen eggs and we each took some. The kids packed up their toys and turned out the lights. Then we all went home.

I finished some videos from earlier in the day. I brought the young tomato plants inside. I worked on my blog. I made tea and we watched the next season of Longmire. Then, since it was only 9:30, I finished my tea and checked e-mail.

I read too long and went to bed after 11.

Digging bulbs on a Sunday morning

Sunday

We got up around 8. I took probiotics and a fiber capsule. I read messages for awhile, then took the rest of the supplements. I whipped up a batch of cheese squares. Chris cooked some bacon in the oven, but it wasn't ready in time. I threw some in the cheese squares and put them in the oven. I also put some eggs in the steamer and made an ice bath. I peeled the eggs from a few days ago.

Then I went to the garden to help Jenni plant the bulbs we dug up. She wasn't there yet, so I turned on the water at the central pump. It didn't come out at my garden, but I found it coming out further down the line. I shut those off and then I got some water, not much. I hooked up the hose but it hardly came out the other end.

Jenni arrived with the bulbs. Bags of them. I dug trenches and she put them in and covered them. It was windy and chilly. When we got down to the last two bags, I said we should take them home and put them in pots for the summer. She agreed. We tried to get the nozzle off of the hose, but it was firmly stuck. I whacked it on a board till most of the pieces came off. More water came out but still no pressure. When we left, I shut the water off at the central location.

I went home to find the cheese squares out and looking dark. Chris had decided they didn't look done so he gave them more time. Sigh. But he did have the eggs in the ice bath. I ate the remaining fiber gel from yesterday. I read e-mail for bit, then made and ate breakfast. Rachel texted Steve and me about bringing a truckload of manure next Saturday. I got dressed and put some of the cheese squares in a container. Rachel texted me that her husband would bring a load of manure next Saturday at 11:30.

I took my trombone and went to church. I left the snack in the back and assembled my trombone up front. I warmed up a little and talked to Butch. Then the service started with praise music. The cpl gave the sermon. Then the band played two hymns. Afterward, I talked to Todd and Melanie. I told Jenni about the manure. I collected the cheese squares that were left (not many). We all went home.

I changed my clothes and finished the pistachios that I was eating before. I put the eggs away and steamed another 7 eggs. I looked at possible Mother's Day crafts online. I sat outside in the grass and read a book. Then I came in to put the eggs in an ice bath. Chris came in with John. He gave John some of the meat leftover from Friday. He took John home.

When he got back, Chris signed into the game. I finished a sewing video and signed in. We ended in the middle of a fight with hobgoblins last time so we started up in the middle and finished the fight. They surrendered. We divided up the spoils of war and let them go. We ended at 8.

I made tea and we watched the last episode of Longmire. We read on our laptops, then went to bed.

Long day of shopping

Saturday

I got up after 8. I got ready for the day and watched a walkthru on Youtube to see how the puzzles of Dr. Brain were supposed to be solved. It was enlightening. I still don't know how I got through them without knowing exactly what I was doing.

I asked Chris for a massage and he gave me one. Then he took his shower and I took mine. I ate half of the fiber gel, got dressed, then made and ate breakfast. Jenni said she was coming over at 1 to pick me up. But I had some onions and a tomato plant for her so I went over to her house. I gave her the tomato and some of the onions. Then we got in her car and went to Tooele.

First we went to Melanie's. She was having a give-away event and spa day. We had already paid online. Jenni chatted with a supplement rep while I went in and got a card with the activities on it. I went in the back for a foot soak. The lady put a foot bomb in it which had clay and essential oils. Later Jenni came in for hers and we chatted.

Melanie asked if I was almost ready for the foot zoning, so I wiped off my feet and put on my shoes. I waited for a bit, then she directed me to the Bach Flower remedies table instead. So I filled out that sheet and that lady made me a bottle of drops. Then I waited again for a footzone session. Jenni went for the hand massage. Later she said it hurt. Well, the foot zone hurt as well. Then I waited for the hand massage. Jenni was right. He used a lot of pressure. I invited him and the other massage person to come to Dugway sometime to do a similar event.

When we were all done, we went to Jenni's car with our purchases. We walked to Joanns and shopped there. Jenni went up and down every aisle. I got one piece of fabric that was 60% off and some plain grosgrain ribbon.

We went to Home Depot and looked at plants for some time, choosing wisely I hope. Then we went to Luckeys so she could get zucchini. After that, we went to Arby's where she picked up dinner for her and her husband. Finally we went back to Dugway.

We got back around 7:45 and it was getting dusky. She dropped the plants at my house. Chris had ribs waiting for me. I ate them quickly, then went to the garden to dig up bulbs and edging. After a few minutes, Jenni came and she started bagging the bulbs. Then Eryne came with her daughter and they dug up edging and piled it by the sheds. By the time we finished and went home, it was 9pm. I made tea and we watched one episode of Longmire. Then we dressed the bed. I worked on my blog and read some e-mail. Then I was ready for bed.

The garden event

Friday

I got up around 7:30. I got ready for the day and checked e-mail.

I went to the garden to set up tables and clean the tops. Then I went to Math Morning. Saronna texted me the math sheets since they would not print out. Moira and Sophia came. I helped Moira with the math sheets.

They left at 9:30. I went to the garden in case the agent came early. I talked to Gary who was setting up his grill and had ribs on a high shelf. I decided not to use the tablecloths since most of them were cloth. Trevor came, then the extension agent arrived. Still not the crowd I was expecting. Chris came by to say hi to the agent, then left to check on the ice cream maker.

I showed the agent my garden. Eryne and Trevor joined. I asked about what variety of fruit tree to buy and he didn't have one to recommend or even a particular place to buy one. We discussed Ph (7.5) and mulch and organic matter.

We got pruning clippers from the shed. He showed us how to prune the peach trees, pretty severely. And then we did the apple trees. He told me to prune one of the largest branches. I really struggled. I wasn't sure whether to be upset that I might have hurt myself, or happy that no one was treating me like an old lady.

We broke for lunch. Gary had burgers, hotdogs and chicken legs ready. Because few people showed, we only had chips and banana bread for side dishes. Chris brought the rum raisin ice cream that he made this morning. I texted John and Michele to come over for lunch. Some teenager came by asking what was going on. I told him and invited him to lunch. He ran to the commissary and came back to eat. I don't know if he brought anything.

The agent had brought an apple tree from Home Depot. He showed us how to plant it. Just as Eryne was asking if it was a good idea to transplant it and prune it at the same time – snip! I guess so. He also had tomato plants and explained how to plant them, but did not plant them because it is too early. I gave one to Janet and to Erynne. I saved one for Jenni who was subbing today. He also gave us onions to plant. I handed out some of those as well as tomato pamphlets and business cards.

After he left, we packed up. There were tools to go back in the shed, but I couldn't read the numbers on the lock. One of the kids had to do it for me. Then the wind started blowing hard, which made packing more difficult.

Chris was already home when I got there. I made a grocery list and we went to the commissary, his office, and the AAFES store. We stopped by the post office and I picked up the mail, which was two boxes of supplements.

I went outside barefoot and read in the sun, and then in the shade. I got burnt, but I finished the book. Chris left for his game night. I made more breakfast mix and spice mix. I made and ate breakfast while listening to Mike Adams. I worked on my blog. I got ready for game night.

I went to Casey's house and gave him a baggie with chocolates and a leaf of radish, all for Michelle. Isadora was there with Sophia. I talked to Casey for a bit, then called up the game The Island of Dr. Brain. I played through several puzzles, some of which I did not understand, but got through anyway.

I had just broken through to the next puzzle room, when I realized it was after 11. I saved the game and shut it down. I thanked Casey and went home. Chris was still up. We talked shortly, then went to bed.

Questions for the extension agent

Thursday

I got up before 8. I took probiotics and some vitamin C. It was raining so I rushed out to make sure my car windows were up. They were. I read some messages, then got dressed. I went to the chapel to open it for Bible Study. I looked for lights left on and turned them off.

The ladies arrived as I was cleaning wrappers out from under the cushions of the couches by the front door. We chatted for some time. Then Ginger led us in reading the Bible. We had a lot more sharing, and then she prayed. We went home.

I looked for an embroidery project for Mother's Day, but didn't find one. I read some e-mail, then realized I hadn't taken my morning supplements. I also made fiber gel. I ate half and read some e-mail, then I watched The Highwire as I made and ate breakfast.

I went to a sign-over at 2. I picked up the money and key. I went by the gym to see about the tables and they said there were two folding tables between the sheds. I went to the garden to see the tables, then to the library to return one book and renew another.

When I got home, I finished The Highwire, then put on a bathing suit and sat out in the sun. Then I did some mending in my sewing room. Mostly pants. It rained again. I went back to my computer to read. I ate fiber gel. Chris came home with a pizza. I heated up steak and made a carrot salad. I ate and read messages. Jenni came by to walk. We walked the same path as yesterday.

After the walk, I worked on my blog. I made tea and turned on the TV. I played through a song, and then Chris sat down and we watched one episode of Longmire. I went to my computer to write a list of questions for the extension agent. Chris went to bed and so did I when I finished my list.

Mailing the car title

Wednesday

I got up about 7:30. I prepared for coffee morning. As I was meditating, Chris came home to change into jeans. He asked for sunscreen, made a sandwich and left. After I finished meditating and tapping, I cleaned the bathrooms and kitchen. I washed dishes. I mopped the floor, then took a shower. I scrubbed the shower walls. I scrubbed the kitchen sink. I vacuumed the den and livingroom and bedroom.

I read outside and finished the book. I put the car title in an envelop and went to the post office to mail it. Faye had said registered mail, but they talked me into certified mail.

From there I went to the chapel. I opened the door and let myself in. Later Chris arrived. Still later the chaplain came. We sat in his office and talked until the priest came for Mass.

I went by the Community Club to pick up my Peeps entry, then I went home. I started reading online when Jenni texted that she wanted to go walking. She came over and we walked around the block and to the connex. I showed her the inside. Jamie had moved some stuff in. Jenni found something she wanted and she had to carry it all the way back to my house.

We talked outside for a bit, but it got cold. So I went in and she left. Chris was already home. I did Sudoku while listening to a boring interview on ancient humans. When I realized how late it was, I shut it off and made tea. We watched one episode of Longmire. Then we read at our laptops for awhile and went to bed.