I had a rather busy weekend, so I think we will wrap it all up in one post. Friday I did some more yoga. I did free form again, but focused on stretching and lengthening poses instead of the strengthening poses I did earlier in the week. Saturday I went for an early morning run. It was chilly, but refreshing. Shortly after my run my family showed up.
This weekend was the roofing weekend! Well, half the roof anyway.
My brother brought his two boys up and helped strip one side of the roof. I was amazed at how much they got done so quickly. I didn't have to go up on the roof to help, but I don't think I sat down very much that day. I cleaned, cooked and walked the fence line so Charby could get out of the barnyard. Had to run and get some supplies as well.
My husband's family showed up with the metal roofing shortly after lunch. It was wonderful to see them, but definitely added to the chaos. We unpacked the trailer while they ran off to see other local family members.Amazing how small my entire roof looked packaged up.
I did get to spend the day with my mom, who also came up with them, and watch my younger nephew sit in a recliner and play Mine Craft all day. His focus was astounding.
Sunday started the cycle all over again. Up at 6:30, made pancakes and got to work. Again with the running to town for supplies. Since the boys didn't need me immediately after I returned, I went out to do some work in the barn. This included a lovely irrigation ditch, since last spring all the snow and ice that built up along the side of the barn melted and caused a river in the barn for several weeks. Directly across Charby's stall, no matter how I tried to block it. So this year I am being preemptive.
I have to say, wet clay mud is not fun to work with, it wouldn't come off the shovel, or me! And let's not talk about the tree roots in my way.
After changing into some clothes that did not have mud all over them, I spent the rest of the day helping with the roof. We were so close to done when the light went on us. Probably 5 more pieces across the end and we would be done. So that will be next Saturday afternoon. I didn't get a chance to run, but I think with the digging, and the lifting and the up/down the ladder a dozen times or more, I got plenty of exercise in for the day. By 6:30 we were sitting cross-eyed in front of the tv.
Monday I got up and ran in the chilly weather again. Forgot the the thick socks this time, but after half a mile, everything warms up and the vented toes are a good thing!
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