Busy Day at Blackberry Homestead

October 14, 2024 As soon as I had Nox settled, I put more items in the fridge and a couple of things in the freezer. On the top shelf, you can see the clear bins I bought to help keep the fridge better organized. This morning I finished picking up sticks and rocks in the […]

Move Rant, Feel Free to Skip

October 14, 2024 Since I hadn’t heard from the movers, I called them today. Either the man I set the move up with doesn’t understand several things or he is just an outright liar. First, I was told that we would talk again before the move. It didn’t happen. I called the number he gave […]

Missing Your Comments on the Blog

October 14, 2024 I wasn’t ignoring you on purpose. I just discovered many comments from several of you in the Jetpack pending comments section. Why I didn’t see them in my notifications, I don’t know. I know this happens, but I forget to check the pending section as often as I should. I have approved […]

Bruce on the Way to Denver, CO

October 13, 2024 Yesterday, Bruce drove me to the rental company at the airport. I rented a car to drive while he is traveling to Denver, Colorado and back again. Bruce made up lists of things to take and to pick up. He also made a list of things to do in Denver. Bruce headed […]

Flower of the Day

October 12, 2024 We have some sky blue morning glories growing by our fence on the north side of Blackberry Homestead.

Purchased Induction Range Today

October 12, 2024 I received a coupon in the mail from Home Depot for 15% off up to $200 dollars. Home Depot is currently running a special on appliances as well. After looking at gas ranges and considering that we would need gas plumbing added to the stove location, we decided to consider induction. I’ve […]

First Bill Arrived in New Mailbox

October 12, 2024 The first bill, the utility bill, arrived in our mailbox yesterday. It felt like a milestone. I spent a few minutes downloading the utilities app, paying the bill, going paperless and setting up autopay.

Front Yard Mowed and Nox Takes Another Ride

October 12, 2024 Bruce finished mowing the front yard. The grass was knee high, so a little over a foot tall. Here’s the last bit in the front that needs to be mowed. Here is a picture of the front yard completely mowed. He started mowing the back pasture, which is full of broom straw […]

Refrigerator Arrived!

October 12, 2024 Another big step, the first appliance has arrived and been installed at the house, a Whirlpool refrigerator. The ice maker line is leaking under the house, so the ice maker isn’t working. Here are the installers bringing in the fridge. They have an awesome set of harnesses that allow them to carry […]

My Computer Desk Arrived Today

October 10, 2024 While Bruce was out mowing on the new lawn mower, the FedEx truck arrived. Bruce thought it was our bed frame, but it was my computer desk. Bruce spoke with the FedEx driver to find out if the bed frame was in the truck. The driver explained that a new contractor has […]