Cool, clear, and dry. That would be great. Yesterday was like that and it was glorious. Of course, if you were in the sun, and the breeze wasn’t blowing, it was still pretty hot. I’ve got stuff to do in the yard, and I need some clear weather to do it.
Did my pickups and even a small drop off yesterday. Got a load of patio furniture for the BOL in the back of my truck, for now. I’ve got to off load it so I can use my truck this week. Auctioneer said I could bring a couple of bigger things, along with the flip top bins and black bins, so I need the truck.
Met with my non-prepping hobby friends too. Another small meeting. Of course the day was beautiful, and the eclipse might have kept some people at home. The eclipse was pretty cool. It didn’t get as dark as I expected, but the quality of the light changed dramatically. Spent some time in the street chatting with a couple of the neighbors while we watched. Nice to connect with them.
I missed having the city pick up my tree debris apparently. That was one of the things I learned from the neighbors. City came by, but my pickup was too close to the pile for their comfort. Dang. Now I’ll probably have the pile sitting there on Halloween. Do not want.
Speaking of, I really would like to get the first layer of decor out today. Not the new special yearly display, but the old favs, gravestones, busts on busted columns, skulls and bones… maybe some lighted inflatables…
Wife should be back from her trip later today. I always feel better when the pack is all together. This is an especially worrisome time though, so I am anxious for her return.
I’m still stacking. Part of what I picked up was several shelves of stuff from a garage cabinet. One way to get stuff cheap, buy a box of fluids at a garage or estate sale. It’s mostly car care, plumbing supplies, and garden chemicals. Pennies on the dollar.
Money is tight and getting tighter. Every penny needs to count, especially if you are getting a late start prepping and you still need a bunch of stuff. You can do it, and you should.
Keep stacking my friends,
nick