And so it continues....

Dammit to Haities and beyond...

I dropped a steel sheep stand on my foot over the weekend.

Trying to fix the jack and spring , it collapsed on my foot.

The neighbors decided to build too close to the barn property line.

It is not my fault they learned new words after the "incident".

Yes I was wearing shoes at the time but shortly thereafter I could not.

Hurts like nothing I have ever felt before and trust me I have had some major doozies.

That is 3 layers of nail polish the blackness popped through within 15 min.

It is broken at least in the toe , maybe the bones below toe also.

Too much swelling to determine.

Nope, not bothering with doctor because the most they will do is walking boot and 

"Shocker of shockers" I own one already and ya can't get stuff done with one on.

Much icing and elevating has ensued.

Not much garden planting or anything else has ensued.

It may be the fall till I plant anything.

Regular chores are being hobbled through and feed store work is happening slowly.

I did mow the field off by propping my foot up on the side of the tractor.

I'm classy like that.

The fence guys are due within 2-3 weeks and it needed done so i done did it.

I'd give up but it wouldn't help at this point.

Onwards and sideways (I hope not downwards) cause I guarantee it wont be upwards!

Not all doom and Gloom I swear...

My life is not all tragedy and I hope I didn't make any readers think this.

I was having a "spell" !

Yeah, yeah, yeah let's call it a "spell".

I have decided to ignore my life's big picture and focus on each hour.

If I get through that one the next one will be there to deal with etc, etc.

Yesterday I finally spread manure on the garden.

With another till in I will be able to plant something this year.
Too late for peas however my S2 my son n law will be bringing me a 5 gallon bucket out of his familys' combine.
Just some cleaning of debris and then packing away in freezer for winter time goodness.
I am not sure if the videos play so someone let me know please.
I updated my Mac and pictures are not were they were so I am on a mission later to find them.

Better late than never as they say.

Who is "they"?

I have always wondered.

I also sent S to fetch a scoop of mulch.

Which I spread so that made me feel alot better about some garden beds anyhow.

He can drive so that gave him a job.

He also used the tractor to take scoops of horse and sheep manure down to the garden 

and drop me piles to spread by hand.

Hopefully the flowers go on and spread out a bit now with some water to keep them happy.

I have to decide if I want to keep the butterfly bush on the right side or dig it out again.

They do take over.

I have tried to kill this rose vine for 25 years.

I do not like the thorns and don't want to spray the leaves which are riddled with holes.

I think it's time to embrace this tough survivor.

I threw up a support and wove the prickly vines through it.

Maybe it is my spirit plant???

Sorry Charlie.....

I just do not feel like posting.

I dropped a heavy stone and pinched my little finger today.

The nail is black already.

My left foot has plantar fasciitis and hurts to walk.

I have bought 2 expensive pairs of shoes, a brace, a sleeve and inserts that is suppose to help.

So far a modicum of relieve but no steady help.

Some days I hobble like a 100 year old.

Next is my right knee which I knocked into a steel bar on a sheep feeder right on my kneecap.

The swelling has been crazy but mostly gone.

I have braces I wear for the worst of it and when I know I will be straining it.

Examples are sheep shearing or loading the delivery truck with several tons of feed.

 This was a light load.

Now it is stiff and shoots nerve like pains ever so often with no warning.

No I am not going to doctor, it will heal well enough with time to be tolerable.

No health insurance for me as it's just too expensive.

The yearly fine is less than one months premiums for me.

If I go for emergency care I pay out of pocket.

Right now I am too busy to go anyhow as S has had surgery on prostate and can not lift anything for 6-8 weeks along with ongoing complications.

He does have health insurance but it won't cover enough.

That leaves me to do it all in our busiest season yet on top of personal growth in sheep world.

Most days I triple my average amount of steps according to fitbit.

I know I go for a steady 12 hours a day or more.

That which doesn't kill ya and all.

Right now I'd take a solid 24 hours of restorative sleep.

I am not whining or looking for sympathy just stating why I am not posting.

I leave you with a sea glass blown pig from the Bahamas that a friend brought me.

Shenanigans...

 This weekend was filled with RAIN, RAIN, RAIN.

A reoccurring theme I am so tired of.

I had a try at visible mending last night.

A comfortable pair of jeans ripped in a bad spot.

So I decided to try something new.

 Hopefully I will like it and it will let me wear this pair awhile longer.

I have alot of blue shirts so the color choice was easy.

I also wear most shirts long enough to cover this area.

There was another smaller tear on the other pocket that I repaired as well.

Frugal, cheap, thrifty... whatever you call it I tried it.

Mothers day was spent . with these cuties as well as their brothers text wishing me a good day.

We hit the outlets for retail therapy.

LN was home for the weekend and without being able to shear because of rain

shopping took priority.

I have had a heck of a time walking without pain the last few months.

Plantar Fasciitis is my best guess.

So new shoes from R with a better arch support and an arch sleeve was acquired to test out.

Next time I need to find a pair of summer shoes as well.

LN ordered me some truthful gifts.

I do not have ugly children.

The socks are just fun and reflective of a personal joke we have in our family.

Saturday we celebrated this kids 3rd birthday.

She is a hoot and loved all the friends that attended and her cake.

Her Mama had such fun decorating in the "tea and tutus" theme.

You should note the tattoo Miss A has on her arm.

She's a rebel, albeit a young one.

I hope Z and R2 know how lucky they are.

She's a feisty, sassy, silly girl.

It has been a rough week of long days and nights working extra in the rain.

I am tired of trying to pile feed inside the cab during downpours.

I am 5'2" and trying to throw bags over my head is no fun ever.

I know it will dry out soon and I'll wish for rain but right now ....

Please stop!