Woke at midnight; spent the rest of the night in my recliner, read a
couple of hours and then slept. This is getting to be a routine but as
long as I get enough sleep, I am OK with it.
Our much touted and promised heavy, flooding rains disappeared! Still chances this evening and all week. The more the weathermen and women talk up big storms, the less I pay attention.
We were completely out of bread except for some of the 40-minute burger buns so I started two loaves early. I used my favorite Annie's Honey Wheat bread this time but added l cup of rolled oats. I let the dough autolyse for 30 or 40 minutes to soften the oatmeal and proceeded. While it was resting, I went outside and loaded the drop cord and the electric chain saw to start my pruning near the house. DH has run into Willard with the new/old truck. The 4-wheel drive wasn't working. He just pulled into the drive as I went out to do the pruning. I roped him into pulling the limbs away as I cut. This was a monstrous Alba rose that I loved but a seedling tree had grown in the middle of the rose mass and each year I would have to cut it back as best as I could. This was the year to eliminate another bothersome task. It also was right next to the generator and I had to prune it away from the air slots on it two or three times a year. It drove Max crazy!
He brought home good news. The truck has a little idiosyncrasy with the 4-wheel drive. You must drive it 8 or 10 feet before activating and it won't activate if you wait until you are stuck! The mechanic said lots of these types of trucks have these little things.....sure glad that was all!
I came back in for a coffee break and to make the dough into loaves. I plan to rest the hour it rises and maybe the baking time before finishing that particular bed. I will use the saw to prune the peach tree and to cut down the dead perilla stalks.
This is the bed I will put the tomatoes this year....never grown them here before so that should be a plus.
Our much touted and promised heavy, flooding rains disappeared! Still chances this evening and all week. The more the weathermen and women talk up big storms, the less I pay attention.
We were completely out of bread except for some of the 40-minute burger buns so I started two loaves early. I used my favorite Annie's Honey Wheat bread this time but added l cup of rolled oats. I let the dough autolyse for 30 or 40 minutes to soften the oatmeal and proceeded. While it was resting, I went outside and loaded the drop cord and the electric chain saw to start my pruning near the house. DH has run into Willard with the new/old truck. The 4-wheel drive wasn't working. He just pulled into the drive as I went out to do the pruning. I roped him into pulling the limbs away as I cut. This was a monstrous Alba rose that I loved but a seedling tree had grown in the middle of the rose mass and each year I would have to cut it back as best as I could. This was the year to eliminate another bothersome task. It also was right next to the generator and I had to prune it away from the air slots on it two or three times a year. It drove Max crazy!
He brought home good news. The truck has a little idiosyncrasy with the 4-wheel drive. You must drive it 8 or 10 feet before activating and it won't activate if you wait until you are stuck! The mechanic said lots of these types of trucks have these little things.....sure glad that was all!
I came back in for a coffee break and to make the dough into loaves. I plan to rest the hour it rises and maybe the baking time before finishing that particular bed. I will use the saw to prune the peach tree and to cut down the dead perilla stalks.
This is the bed I will put the tomatoes this year....never grown them here before so that should be a plus.
You put me to shame with all the work you get accomplished.
ReplyDeleteI won't tell you how much time I spend sitting in my easy chair reading....that would make you feel better!
DeleteThis is a busy time, trying to get geared up for summer. Bless that mechanic for the tip about the truck! Some people would keep that to themselves and have you running back and forth, paying the price every time you had trouble. It's the way of the world, these days. Don't be like me, doing too much in a day, and paying the price by hurting for a couple days after. Hugs xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteMy energy level doesn't allow me to overdo. We have recently discovered this automotive repair place in Willard and they come highly recommended actually by the local man we bought the truck from!
DeleteGlenda,
ReplyDeleteGood to hear there was nothing majorly wrong with your truck. Hubby and I will be looking for a new (for us but used) truck in the next several weeks with 4 wheel drive. You've educated us, thanks. Your bread always sounds amazing, I can smell it baking off over here :-)
Good luck with the truck hunt! I would inquire about any 4-wheel drive quirks.
DeleteWe had one that had to be driven in reverse to disengage the four wheel drive.
ReplyDeleteHome made bread and trimmed trees...I enjoy both.
I had no idea these quirks even existed, but was sure glad it was something so simple.
DeleteI'm so glad to hear that you are getting enough sleep, even if it's broken up like that.
ReplyDeleteWe got 1.1" of rain yesterday from that system. More rain off and on for some time after Saturday. Fortunately I got a TON of daffs dug up while the soil was not soaked. I hope to plant some of them tomorrow while it's still dry.
I totally understand that machines do have quirks! Glad DH got it sorted out. Gotta tip my hat to you, the way you can wield that chainsaw so often. Things must grow really fast down there.
Made up 2 loaves of sourdough yesterday, all sliced and in the freezer. Hope you get more rain soon, I know you want it.
Tree seedlings seem to grow faster than anything else. I like chain saw work. I wield it like an electric hedge trimmer and it goes faster cuts through tougher stuff.
ReplyDeleteGlad you got some rain too.