Damp and a bit cooler at the BOL than the last week in Houston. It was very nice last night on the dock, 78F with a gentle breeze off the water cooling it even more. It’ll be steamy today with all the moisture in the grass and dirt, and forecast for sunny skies.
I did a bunch of stuff yesterday. Moved some stuff around at the house, putting stuff away and sorting stuff. Loaded the truck for the stuff coming up here. And then I did something that has been on the list for a while. Since I was already soaked to the skin, I figured I’d spend a few minutes working outside, cementing some flagstones back into place on the front walk. I think I spent about 2 hours total and I’m not done filling in the “grout” between the stones (which has dissolved and been blasted away). I got the worst of it done, and fixed the biggest tripping hazard.
Oh, and I fixed my phone too.
Today I’ll unload the truck, and do some maintenance on the mower. I’ve got a new blade engagement cable and new blades to install, as well as new wheels and tires for the front. If it’s running and the grass is dry enough, I’ll mow after that. If not, it’s gonna really suck when I do get a chance to mow. It’s already way too long to cut easily. Another week of growth and it will be agricultural, and not something I can easily do with the riding mower.
I’ve also got to do some measuring and planning for my big week up here alone doing heavy equipment stuff. I intend to do some grading, install a gravel walkway, move some sand to the lake and level the leftover dirt piles from my previous work. Some sand and better dirt will likely end up on the garden in the hope of loosening up the clay soil, and some firewood needs to be moved… There are other things that a skid steer and mini excavator will make easier too. And if I have the time, I’ll do some drainage work for the HOA park. Tasks expand to fill the time available.
Stack. And always be working to improve your situation, right?
nick