The children were tasked with picking up pruned apple branches out of the nearby orchard, and I was there to provide them a ride both to, and from the farm to do the work. I took those 75 minutes to split several rounds for the first time since October, and attempt to fill one of the green wire bins. Almost did it too! Mind you I started by putting the final pieces of last year’s splitting work into the bottom of the bin, and then I chopped enough to nearly fill it right full. I think one big round split up a bunch would actually complete the bin, but I was still impressed with my old flabby self for chopping for 75 minutes straight.
We had done a dog walk, then a big extended family Easter egg hunt, along with a pizza lunch, and then gone back for outdoor chores and wood splitting. I certainly feel as though I got my 20,000 steps in just at the farm alone.
Not only that but we were able to move some kids toys and equipment along to the youngest member of the extended family. Baby Betty got a children’s drum full of musical instruments, a xylophone, some faux food in a picnic basket, a three wheeled scooter, a tiny bicycle with training wheels, a side winder cart, and a radio flyer tricycle. Almost all of the hanging stuff from the shed is gone. Booyah! Noice. Do not fret, my kids still have their bikes, and two two wheeled scooters to play with. They do not have to go without.
Our emergency food stores came yesterday. We have emergency rations, water straws, Brita filters, bottled water, propane heater, gas powered inverter, a solar powered battery station, and a couple of books with related food & safety strategies here in case of a natural disaster, or something equally as upsetting to our daily lives. I’m comfortable knowing we could make a one month to six week stretch if we absolutely had too.
Not to mention we have regular food stuffs here that we would tuck into prior to the emergency stockpile. I think we could eek out a couple of additional days or weeks. The real hardship comes down to prescription drugs, and or sleep apnea requirements for night time. Those put us at risk, provided the neighbours don’t go feral and start killing everyone for their food, gas, water, and medical kits. In that instance we’re pretty much doomed. Fun times.
On the bright side, I got to split wood in peace and quiet with a warm sun on my face, no need for a coat, and without anybody squabbling near me. It was pretty awesome. I enjoyed it. My body is sore today though, oh boy! Out of shape. Look at me, I’m a pear.
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