2013 Washington Co. Fair

Unfortunately the weather did not cooperate for the demolition derby, but the kids cleaned house in the chicken show...

New Additions

Ashley and I picked up our newest additions Sunday.  A friend at work gave me two female bluetick beagles.  The one with the most white is Sugar and the one with the most black is Spice. So far, they're adjusting well to their new surroundings.  I can't wait to get them trained and hammerin' some rabbits.

Kennedy read them to sleep

Ole weenie isn't new but he's still Mom's little buddy.

We joined Mark & Terri at Hungry Mother Park for some Labor Day camping.  Alex caught this crappie on a crick-hopper.

We're still here...

Not much new to talk about.  Still have several odds and ends to tie up and still have the drainage system around the house and patio to complete.  However, we're thankful for all the room.

Trying to get going on our NRCS fencing and watering system project so we can get some sheep and turn a profit.  I sold some chickens at the auction and only have about 10 chicks left that are still with their moms.  I'm going to try and take it easy on the hatching next season.

We finally made it out to camp at Comers Rock Rec. Area, on Iron Mountain.  It was a short trip but very relaxing.  Caught a bunch of fish (no pics, sorry) and had some horses visit us at camp.  Had 4G service right round the hood of the truck too.

Camp site.

Camp site. Dang, who's truck is that?!

The Forest Service leases some fields on the top of the mountain for grazing.

This dude was pretty friendly, had his head in the back of the truck while we were packing up.

I was trying to get a picture of  the strawberry one when the grey mule got too close.  I happened to take the picture right when she snapped at him.  I think she's pregnant, that's all I'll say about that.

Comers Rock overlook.

Comers Rock overlook.

Comers Rock overlook.

Moved In

Over the past couple of weekends Ashley and I have moved about 98% of our junk into the new place.  Below are some pictures of how everything looks now.  We still have to unpack all the boxes... yay...

Ashley's mantle

Ole weenie dog.

Living room with new sectional.  Our 1.5 yr old plasma went out on us so we have the old tube model for a while.

Dining room.

Computer room or "study".

Alex's room.

Kennedy's room.

Master bath shower.

April Update



April has been somewhat productive.  We now have the water and sewer hooked up and all plumbing fixtures installed.  The floors are also finished.  We just have a few odds and ends remaining.  I'm shooting for the final inspection around the middle of next week.  I also hatched some chicks in my incubator in addition to the bantams I got from TSC.  Photos are attached for your perusal.

 

 

 

Water line under creek going to meter.  The PVC lines will be used to drain my sump pumps.



We laid some 4" perforated pipe to try and dry up the front yard a bit.

Bud busting some rock to clear room for the patio.

Finished floors.  We decided not to go as dark as planned since they looked so nice at this point.

Tiled fireplace.

Master bedroom.

Dishwasher and kitchen sink.

Still have to connect range hood.

Cochin, I believe, from TSC.

Another cochin, I believe, from TSC.

Day old bantam.  I think its an Old English Game Silver Duckwing.

Action shot.  I'd say 3/4 of the remaining eggs were not fertilized.

We're Moving In!!! Haha.... April Fools

After reading the title back to myself, I became depressed, even more.

We are still not in.  Bud is supposed to dig water and sewer lines tomorrow.  There was never a gas line ran up to the attic for the furnace, so that's been a pain trying to install.  Also, there was no duct installed for the range hood vent.  Going to have to cut out a bit of already finished and painted sheetrock to make that work.

So, besides several small items remaining, we have the faucet and toilet install, finishing of floors and painting trim (which I hope I can pay someone to do) left.  I'm hoping that in a month we'll be moving in.  I did say hoping.

Here a few pictures of what it looks like now. Not sure if I mentioned in a previous post, but big thanks to John and Robert for the help on the porch.  I wish I had them every weekend.

Ashley's disco ball.

If you look into the master bath, you can see the already installed cabinets had to be pulled back out so the plumber could install the tub.  Another wonderful surprise.

Setting up incubator.

Bantams and red sex-links.

Here's weenie man.  Worthless.