Relative Something

No sooner had I dropped off Cyndie and Elysa at the airport yesterday, when I found myself sanding the siding boards on the shop/garage. Our treasured log professional, Matthew, showed up to unload his trailer of tools and his ladders, just as I was finishing my lunch. We kicked off the project of tending to our weathered wood with little in the way of fanfare.

Around the edges of the entryway roof over the shop door, the siding has failed to stand up to the abuse from constant snow and water contact. Matthew will be replacing boards where needed and working his chemical magic to fill voids and neutralize decaying logs where possible.

I put in time sanding spots where the previous coat of sealant had peeled up. Everything I can do to make Matthew’s job easier is money saved, and I do like to save money. Unfortunately, I also like to get the grass mowed, and I can’t do both. I won’t be able to give as much of my time to helping Matthew as I’d hoped.

Cyndie asked me to pay attention to her strawberry garden and try to pick berries before squirrels and birds get to them. She also wants me to watch the landscape pond and keep the filters clean. Which reminds me, I need to check the horse waterer for algae growth and regularly clean it while Cyndie is away.

Having Cyndie be away for so many days raises my awareness of how many things she normally takes care of this time of year. It gives me renewed appreciation for how much she accomplishes every day.

Ooh, I need to remember to water the house plants, too.

Only ten days to go until she returns… I hope I can keep everything alive, healthy, and running smoothly until then.

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