Houseguests

I’ve been settling into the old homestead, continuing to unpack (not even close), decorate, make minor repairs, etc. Still feels like there’s a lot to do. If this was just an apartment, I think I’d feel about done already. But no, I’ve got the old house, garage, barn, and the surrounding grounds to manage. Home ownership is like a job where one pays rather than receives money. Kind of like University or (I’m guessing here) raising a child. It’s time to start seriously recruiting for my compound. I require additional laborors to achieve self sufficiency. Maybe I should offer a signing bonus?

The last couple of weeks I’ve been entertaining guests from California. Dave had some trouble getting here (thanks, NWA) and was without his checked bag for a while. Still, we had beautiful, very summerlike, weather during Dave’s entire stay. Sunny and in the 70s and 80s. Dave was able to swim in my parent’s pond twice and once in the ocean. The foliage was still a bit early and weak due to the dry and warm weather. Dave’s now threatening to come back in the winter to test how bad it really gets. Honestly, I’d rather go visit him in California at that time!

Now Debbie has arrived (no problems at all) and has come bearing frozen potstickers from Millie’s (Yat Sing in SF Bay Area)! I really miss good Chinesey food here. Now the weather’s taken a turn for wetter. I’m hoping we get some clear days to actually appreciate the fall scenery. Off to Phil’s diner, a friday morning tradition, for breakfast. More to follow later.