Boy has it been cold here – but not as cold as up home. When I checked the computer at 7AM on Friday it said it was -11 in Akron. It was 45 here when we drove to do a little painting this morning.
We started priming the kiosk on Tuesday and it was windy and cold, but at least the sun was out – for a bit. It got very cloudy and the winds got stronger so we knocked off a noon. That afternoon and evening we got lots of rain.
Wednesday Jon spent the day working with the rangers moving a pedestrian bridge on one of the trails. It had gotten moved off the pilings and pushed about 20 feet by the rains from Fay this past summer. That meant a sewing day for Judy.
This is the kiosk at the front gate we are painting. Judy had on a long sleeved shirt, sweatshirt and another long sleeved shirt on as we painted this morning. The wind was so strong out of the North that the flags were straight out.
We started priming the kiosk on Tuesday and it was windy and cold, but at least the sun was out – for a bit. It got very cloudy and the winds got stronger so we knocked off a noon. That afternoon and evening we got lots of rain.
Wednesday Jon spent the day working with the rangers moving a pedestrian bridge on one of the trails. It had gotten moved off the pilings and pushed about 20 feet by the rains from Fay this past summer. That meant a sewing day for Judy.
This is the kiosk at the front gate we are painting. Judy had on a long sleeved shirt, sweatshirt and another long sleeved shirt on as we painted this morning. The wind was so strong out of the North that the flags were straight out.
Thursday we rode our bikes to paint and it was soooooooo cold we knocked off a bit early. The wind and chill really takes a lot out of you. We finished putting the Kilz primer on all but the display areas so that we can start the real color painting soon. On Friday we drove over and primed the display cases and also painted them. It was fun getting the Plexiglas out and in, especially the 8 foot piece in all the wind. Boy, does it get wendy here? Nothing to block, cut or slowdown the wind. We finished that job at noon and headed to town for lunch and some shopping. By the time we got back the campground was nearly full – and will be until Monday as this is MLK weekend.
Oh yes, the difference between a Tortoise and a Turtle – the Turtle lives in water while a Tortoise is a land dweller.
Saturday we had Amy stop by on her way home from Vero Beach. We had a good visit and she said she had no idea of what this area was like. We had a good meal including fresh corn on the cob and Brumbaugh Beans. She promised to come back and spend a night to enjoy the quiet and the stars.
And oh yes, football season has ended here. Can’t get CBS or FOX on the TV so will depend on local sports highlight shows.
Oh yes, the difference between a Tortoise and a Turtle – the Turtle lives in water while a Tortoise is a land dweller.
Saturday we had Amy stop by on her way home from Vero Beach. We had a good visit and she said she had no idea of what this area was like. We had a good meal including fresh corn on the cob and Brumbaugh Beans. She promised to come back and spend a night to enjoy the quiet and the stars.
And oh yes, football season has ended here. Can’t get CBS or FOX on the TV so will depend on local sports highlight shows.
Moon Rise on the Prairie
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