The Campfire Trail: October 7 - DIY Homestead

October 7, 2022

Day 372 of the Adventure

We were finally able to get the siding complete on at least one of the cabin walls today. It's looking good and if the weather holds up, we can stain it tomorrow. Our back yard looks like tool mayhem. For the purpose of getting outside projects completed, the lack of rain in the forecast has certainly worked to our advantage. The work part of the day was cut short as the grandkids showed up in the afternoon. At two and four, they were mostly interested in a campfire, some candy and sitting on the tractor. Perhaps the most important work we did today was entertaining them for a couple hours. Even though this is our "approaching retirement" project, we also admit that it is our grandkid playground project. I believe we can keep three little kids busy and entertained whenever they come around. If not, we will have failed as grandparents, LOL.

Carry On

Adventure Quote: “It's a funny thing about life, once you begin to take note of the things you are grateful for, you begin to lose sight of the things that you lack.” ― Germany Kent

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