81 posts pounded

Another beauty day was in the works weather and work wise. It was so sunny even when Britt was heading off to work. I was awake at 7 and Sheldon not long after, time for a coffee and quick internet cruise before getting dressed. We were outside just after 8.. what! I set up water on the new flower bed on west side of the house as well as front, repaired my pea fence while Sheldon sprayed out some measurements for the fence line. Once her had a tentative layout we discussed the plan, adapted it a bit and got started pounding.

me and power tools ;)

view of yesterdays work again

yard is greening up nicely

pre pounding shots

The entire day was dedicated to pounding in 81 posts to create the fence line, a horse paddock over the septic area, repair a cracked post in current paddock as well as put in some replacements along the west side of the property line. We only took a quick lunch break for a tuna sandwich and only 2 beers in the 25 degree sunshine. There was however lots of water, ice tea and a fudgesicle :)

first post goes in

inspectors stopping by

5:30 and a few left to go in the yard area

then on to the pastures and paddocks

what do these two need to be doing around the trees.. nothing get moving boys

 the after shots

birds eye view.. ok a low flying bird

Britt was lounging in the sun on the deck with her birthday booster juice after her long day at work as we were pulling in from finishing the west fence line around 7. She started to cook noodles while we completed the last post and tidied up. After supper Sheldon took the pounder back, Britt and I took the quad to have her ride pepper back but they decided to run back to the paddock, easy peasy!

When Sheldon got back from dropping off we had a piece of strawberry cheesecake to celebrate another successful day.

round pen moved

What a gorgeous day it was. The morning started sunny and no wind. Coffee with warm cinnamon buns and fresh cantelope started it off and more visiting. Grama and Papa loaded up and were headed east after 11. Sheldon and I got started on this years big ranch project.. installing a new post and rail fence on the east side of the house.

First order of business, move the round pen. I let the horses out to graze seeing we would be outside for most of the day. Our skid steer is probably the most used piece of equipment on the ranch and it did not fail yet again to be our way to move the heavy panels. We measured out our circle and marked with paint and the process was going very smoothly with 3/4 done in an hour. This is where the wheels fell off the bus. It seems the measurements were a bit skewed so for the next 2 hours were recalculated and moved each panel a couple more time each until we had a successful ROUND pen in place. Time for lunch.. at 2

Sheldon made a run to town for the posts and a few other errands. I started watering trees and flower beds and planned to start mowing but there where battery issues. While I left it charging, I scooped poop and old hay and hauled it to the pit taking dogs along for a walk then hauled out lots of garden decor. It is 21 degrees!!

Once he was back with the load of poles I jumped on the lawnmower and did the whole yard. Sheldon pulled the temporary posts so I could get the area mowed to for the new fence.

 

Britt was home about the usual 6:45. She changed and we had Sheldon quad us out to the horses who were at the far east side of the property. He gave us both a leg up and we barebacked them to the barn to tack up and do our conditioning and lessons. His swoop around the field in search of gophers came up zero, darn. Then he was off to pick up the post hole pounder.

After we had untacked and fed, put all horses away, I came in to start supper. B showered and S was back to help barbecue the pork. Late supper at 9 will probably become the norm for the spring/summer season. Sheldon was off to watch hockey eating his supper, I showered and kicked back with some Call the midwife and B prepped for work. Prince did run to town to grab some fuel for the post pounder needed in the am.

another celebration supper

forgot to share from last night how to entertain a cat on its walk .. pick up twine along the way ;)

Sleep in day for all, Britt has today off this week. We took a drive to see the wee filly after 11;30 with a bit of detour to get there. The baby was enjoying the sunshine and curious to say hello. The rain that spattered thru the morning ended up rolling in as we headed into the arena. Britt gave Roy a ride after Jacquie, we had once last visit with Idol and the baby and jetted home by 2:30.

Grama and Papa arrived before 4. Visiting and a refreshment before we loaded up and were off to the city. We made a quick stop to the health food store to grab ulcer stuff for Bird then to Campers Village where Papa hoped to find something to use his gift card won in a lottery draw but no luck. Kaylin met us there, I even did a double take when I saw her as not used to her shorter darker hair that looks so cute on her.

We all then headed to Bolero's for an evening of feasting on barbecued meats. Very fun experience and celebration for Britt and my birthday days, Thank you Grama and Papa!! XOXO After 9 we said our good byes and headed home where the hockey game entertained some, Britt got ready for work tomorrow.

 these tulips from walmart are doing so well, no drooping, maybe it is the penny in the water.. and for only $4.98!!

private paint class

Today is set to be a private milk paint class starting at 10. Britt was up and off to work early and I got moving before 8. The usual checking all my venues for sales and such with a coffee started my day before heading out to the garage to do last minute things. I made ice tea, refilled the snack tray (Britt), cleaned the bathroom and set last of the items out.

The gal took a wrong turn but did arrive just after 10. It was nice and sunny but so windy, perfect to work inside. It was a really nice private class with the girl creating a unique step stool in dark brown and black waxed grey like my quilt stand.

While she painted I painted the sweet stool I recently got in cream yet again. After she was off just before 2 I put a coat of hemp oil on it. The afternoon had turned to a 14 degree gorgeous day out with no wind, just the sun so I pushed my plants outside.

As I got started on painting the sofa table I found the paint reacting oddly to the 2 coats of concealer I had put on days ago.

A quick message to the paint president and we decided best to wash it off and start again. SOOOO out I went to wash off all the concealer then sand it, wash and when dry I put on a coat of primer. Never is one out of lessons. It could be the batch - she is going to test it or it could be the surface was just too smooth. No matter as a customer piece I have to be sure the paint will not scrape off in the future or look like crap so best to start again.

Around 5 the clouds rolled in, boo! I put a coat of primer on the whole sofa table and will leave to dry well.

B rolled in at 6:30 heading straight to the shop to fill her tire and toss a bale, good girl! I was cooking us supper and after she joined me to hike to the gate to pick up the highway clean up goodies. The one box was much heavier then I anticipated lol Back home we trimmed Mr J's mats quick. Sheldon was home around 11 from his week up north.