It started raining during the night and continued most of the day. Jace and Kim took off for Yorkton and John and I were now the only ones at the farm. Poor old Booko didn't even have his little buddy Neena to play with. It truly was a dismal day.
We were supposed to be heading to Leoville today but with all the bloody rain, John said he wasn't about to start packing up in the rain so I guess we are here for one more night.
It turned out to be a rather quiet day (not much to do in the rain) and that was not a bad thing. I managed to get the trailer cleaned up as it looked like a tornado had gone through the joint. I put clean clothes away, did dishes and did some general cleaning. Before too long, the place looked like new. John headed into the house to watch hockey and I stayed here in the trailer and watched The Voice. It was a good day,
On Tuesday, we awoke to sunshine!! WHAT!! Finally. I looked out onto all that front lawn that John had cut on Saturday and thought......"all this damn rain and Gloria will have to cut it again in a few days". It was gloriously green and looked awesome.
We packed up and headed towards Leoville. I had a few things to stop for along the route and Martinville was handy for that. We had lunch at A and W (hadn't had that since we left last fall), picked up 2 cases of beer ($45.00 each - and that was "on sale") and stopped at the local butcher shop for some much needed dog bones for Booko. I almost choked at the price of the beer as we had become accustomed to spending $20 bucks for a 30 pack in Arizona - not $45 for a 24 pack!!
With the shopping done, we were soon Leoville bound!!
It was soooo good to finally be home - the final stop on our journey.
The first person I saw walking down the road was my dear friend Shirley. She was just coming home from working at the Post Office. We had a quick chat and I said come on over for a visit in a while and she said her and Dave would indeed be over.
We needed water in the trailer so stopped at Gary's and were putting on water when he arrived home. Here we were, sitting in his lawn chairs, drinking an adult beverage and absconding with some of his water!! We are NOT very stealthy in our thievery!! Actually, we were not stealing, as Gary has given us permission to use the water whenever we are in need.
It was good to see him again after the long winter. He looked to have survived the winter unscathed although he said he had fallen off a ladder and his shoulder was still a bit sore.
We finished with the water, got the trailer situated in the yard and then sat around the yard for a while before the neighbours joined us. It was awesome to sit and "catch up" on their winter adventures.
Booko was restless. I don't know if he was missing the farm or just checking out the yard. He seemed unsettled. There was definitely more noise here in town as compared to the peace and quiet of the farm, not to mention, the peace and quiet of the park in Arizona. Hopefully he will settle into the new digs and will be happy.
Tuesday found John on the riding mower again but, here in the Leoville yard. Due to the early snowfall last fall, he was unable to get the final cut done so now, the grass was in need of a good cut. The lawnmower fired up easily and away he went. Before too long, the one side was done and John decided to move the Jayco trailer over. It is a bit more private and less noisy on the other side of the mancave. We got that done in no time then John moved the cargo trailer back over to the other side. It was musical trailer for a while!! The cargo had been stored beside the big 37 foot fifth wheel for the winter. Now, it would sit over on the other side until it sells. It is scheduled to go onto Kijiji when we get the new phone. We no longer have any use for it so we might as well sell it.
With all the trailers moved, it was soon time for an adult beverage. The sun was shining and it was awesome to sit in our yard and just rest!! John had taken the mower to the garden (much of it was left in disarray due to the early snow last fall) and it looked like it was ready for Sheldon and his rototiller. Unfortunately, that was not to be as there was two days of rain here before we arrived so it was still pretty wet.
Thursday found me working at Evergreen for an 8 hour night shift. One of the girls wanted to attend a nursing reunion so I agreed to work her hours so that she could attend. It was a good start to get me into gear for the summer work schedule!!
Friday found me working my first scheduled 12 hour night shift of the season. Considering how tired I was after the 8 hour shift the night before, I was not looking forward to it. Remarkably, I felt better after the 12 hour so hopefully things will continue as such!!
It rained for most of the night and thanks to Gail, my co worker, I didn't have to walk home in the pouring rain.....she borrowed me her umbrella!!
Saturday evening brought more rain but that was not going to stop John from BBQing Saturday Steak!! The little Weber BBQ is in the shop for just this reason. It was delicious and once again......Life is Good.
Wish we had some pictures to share of the last few days but SOMEONE dropped the phone in the toilet......not mentioning any names!! John tracked it through the UPS number and it is in Wyoming!! It is getting closer and will hopefully be here as scheduled on the 18th!!
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