These sunny Spring days we’ve been getting some outdoor work done. Weeds are a never ending job. Watering has been simplified with oscillating sprinklers. Watering will also be easier with the projects below completed.
Our two water hydrants have been out of commission for some time. After a lot of researching on replacing them and what replacement parts would work the best for us, it was time to dig the holes. Once the connection under the frostline was uncovered and examined, more parts were bought. Hats off to Greg for researching and completing these projects and thanks to Dan for helping him on the first hole and for the use of his pick-up for the stones needed for the projects.
Now we have easy water access with both working hydrants.
After the second hydrant was secured in place on Saturday, we had a good diversion driving north about 8 miles to the Kettle Falls Town and Country Days. Addy’s dance troupe were to perform on stage at 1:15. We were fortunate to score some front row seats on bleachers to watch the performance.
It is such a treat to be able to see Addy dance along with her fellow dancers! On Saturday we got into the 90’s so the dancers had to make sure they stayed hydrated.
To finish off the busy Saturday of work, digging, installing, dancing, and staying hydrated in ninety degree weather, our son’s family picked up some sheep and soon there will be some lamb grilling on their mountain. I’m sure they’ll share some packages of lamb with us, too. They aren’t naming them and the time will be short before it’s judgement day so they won’t be missed as pets.
In other country news from the state of Wyoming…
…we enjoyed seeing our oldest taking advantage of his beautiful surroundings while on a business trip to Jackson Hole. Those Tetons make an awesome backdrop!
Last week after I mowed our acreage, our mower gave up the ghost. Our new riding lawnmower is arriving today. Hopefully it will come first thing so I can mow.
When I was weeding last week I found a tick on the back base of my hairline. I was able to get it off and kill it before it bit me or dug into my body. Ugh! That was the very first one I’ve experienced since moving here in 2018!
We still have to get our mosquito abatement system going. Yikes, they are bad this year! We have our other flying pest traps that need to be set out, too. What sort of flying pests do you have to fight off?
The Happy Wonderer ~ ellen b. 
…I hate dragging hoses around! Our granddaughter Liza once did Irish dance, it was so much fun to watch. Stay cool and well.
Tom, dragging hoses gets harder and harder! Irish dancing is not boring! Prayers continue for Liza.
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Addy is cute, I am sure it was fun to watch her dance.
The ticks are bad here too, I am always checking myself after a walk.
Take care, have a wonderful day!
Thank you, Eileen. It is good to get in the habit of checking for those ticks!
I am just so tickled that Addy is doing Irish dance. I’m sure she does a wonderful job.
Glad that you have the hydrants in working order again…just sorry it had to be done in such hot weather!
Enjoy your new “ride” when the lawnmower comes. 🙂
Thank you Dianna. Addy does enjoy dancing. My new lawnmower works great!
We have LOTS of mosquitos and gnats. We also have “no see ums” (biting midges) that are very annoying :-). We also have chiggers which aren’t really in flight – but oh my goodness, they make you itch!!! We have ticks, too. When Mark goes to the farm every week, we try to do a tick check when he gets home.
I hope your new mower comes today – have fun riding it!
Lisa, that’s a lot of pests! My new mower did come and it was a good ride!
You have a very talented granddaughter! Well done on the watering system, I gather it’s going to be hot here too. B x
Thank you, Barbara. Summer is coming.
Mosquitos. They like me, so much so that it’s become a habit for me to spray insect repellant before our morning bike ride.
That hole is very impressive! Glad the problem has been fixed.
The dance show surely was a delightful change from the hard work with the hole!!!
Barbara, they seem to like me, too. Thanks for stopping by and reading. 🙂
Addy is adorable and couldn’t help but also think that Irish dancing is great exercise! Good to see everything going on in your corner of the states. That picture of your son in Jackson Hole with the Grand Tetons as a backdrop, stunning scenery and reminded me how eager I am to get back out there. It’s been too long. Many gorgeous areas in the States but that is right up there as a favorite. Have a great week!
Ugh on that tick. Glad you found it early!
Denise, thank you. That photo makes me want to visit that part of Wyoming, too. Hope your week is going well, too.
That will sure make watering things a lot easier. We get so much rain we don’t usually have to water anything!!
I’ve been hearing about a lot of people having tics around here but so far haven’t seen any out back.
Karen, ticks spook me. Glad you haven’t seen any.
Kudos to your guys for their work on your watering systems! What a delight to watch Addy and her Irish dance troupe! She looks like she’s having a grand time . . . one would never guess that she is dancing in 92 degree heat! That is a great picture of your son with the majestic background! About the tick . . . agreeing with your “ugh.” I’m glad you found it before it had a chance to dig in! Enjoy your new lawn mower!
Cheryl, Addy does have a good time dancing. My new lawn mower is great. Hope I don’t run it into the ground too soon! Have a good week.
A tick, yikes! Glad you got it before it dug in. Addy looks so good! The pictures really show her moves and it was like getting to actually watch her dance. She looks like she really enjoys it. You’ve been busy in the yard. How was the new mower?
That was a lot of work. Glad you have the sprinklers now. Such sweet photos of Addy. How nice for you son. Looks like he had a great time. Hooray for a riding mower. That will be nice. Oh no, so sorry about the tick. We don’t have a lot of pests at our house. You take care.
So great when your menfolk can do this kind of project without having to call in a lot of paid help!! I definitely appreciate the assistance of automatic irrigation.
The little dancers look so sweet.
Weeds never take a holiday, it seems. It’s great to have automatic irrigation and even better when someone in the family can install it.
Yikes about the tick. So glad you caught it!