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Some things just aren't meant to be... The caretaker job I found in AZ would have been a really good match for us--if we were completely debt free and had a pension check coming in... I think we would have enjoyed running the ranch and museum in SE AZ for years to come--but not for $1000 a month! Oh well... We're still negotiating on the NE job... They at least want to pay real money!

Meanwhile, it rained in the Midwest, for a change. The farmers can't get into their fields and the construction jobs aren't running! It may be time to go apply for jobs at Walmart! UGH. Maybe Taco Bell? Double UGH.

Hubby got the salvaged guttering put on the garage, ahead of this last bunch of storms, we've planted more trees, eaten the asparagus, stuck more peony bushes into the ground, and started sorting through the storage junk mess that the thieves left for us. We're making progress! :) The supposed 'owners' of that junk mobile home called and begged for a week to get it off our property--it' s been 2. So, Hubby has started junking what's left inside. So far, we have an almost new water heater and a Maytag washer and gas dryer--plus electrical outlets to install in the garage... Next move is to call the local scrap buyer to come get the husk...lots of aluminum in the siding!

I entered stuff in the Art Show, but didn't win any prizes. Since 90% of the exhibits are paintings and they only had ONE JUDGE, this isn't too surprising... I might still sell a piece or two before it's all over, tho.... :)

More rain and storms due in here today... I'm starting to believe that the last 8 soggy months are a product of Global Warming!

Hanging out in IL....

Still too wet to work in the Midwest!

Obviously, the "Campground Hosts" gig didn't work. Those slots were already filled.... Anyhow, we're back on our "Hill" where there's no rent and the IL electric companies have doubled the rates! We've been 'reclaiming' our property from last year's thieves. They didn't leave much, but mess. It's starting to look civilized up here, flowers have come up, the peony bushes are growing and we've planted more cedars. Getting ready to do some fencing...


The fence will only be 3' high, since that's how
tall the free fencing is! But that will keep the dogs IN and put up a barrier of sorts across the driveway. We've blocked off the drive-through, which will also slow down traffic when we're not in residence...










Hubby signed up for a training class the Union is scheduling for next month that might land him in a pipeline job this summer. One of the things that will help him get onto this job is the fact that the Company wants people who will move with them as they progress across IL and IN... :) That would be US! We'll see how it goes....

There were 5 deer right across the road this morning, when I took the puppy out early. Of course, I had no camera at hand.... Looked like a 'family'...there was a buck, doe, yearling and fawns... Way cool!

Meanwhile, I've entered some of my 'stuff' into the County Art Show... Judging is today, followed by a reception. I entered my "Distracted" quilt...the one I made last month with Hubby under foot and unemployed! Plus, I put in a beaded leather pouch and Indian medallion necklace. Most of the stuff in the Show seems to be 'wall art'--sketches, paintings, and 3 little art quilts. A cash prize would be nice...SOLD would be even better! :)

I still can't believe I managed to assemble this thing SO wrong! Ah well...hence the name "Distracted"! The beaded pieces I put in just because my $20 admission fee covered 3 items....

So, today's project is to begin sorting through the stuff I stored last Fall, get out some warm weather clothes, put up the down parkas, vests and heavy down comforter for starters... I love sucking the air out of those plastic storage bags... :) AND getting all that bulky stuff out of the trailer makes it feel a lot bigger in here!

Gotta get busy. Weatherman is threatening us with a week of rain, again. Doesn't sound good for Hubby getting work soon!