It is progressing

Fall yall...it is beginning to turn the leaves. 

I am overrun with trees but this is my best chance at fall color.

It was surrounded by several other large trees (mostly pines) when I moved in.

Grow lil man, grow...

This will be next springs fencing pasture to finish off.

But first finish little pasture this weekend.

Next project is the "Sheep shed" expansion so lambing is better managed.

I have started a few small fires in the fireplace to take the dampness away in the evenings.

Hopefully this weekend I'll get a pallet of wood pellets stowed in the basement.

I don't plan on starting the pellet stove till Nov 1st.

I'll get another pallet next month.

I used two pallets plus 5 extra bags last year.

 

Fire Prevention Month

I attended a 911 Awareness Day with my coworker who handles the

        Delaware State Fire Marshal's Juvenile Program.

   That is her being mobbed by 5th graders at the event.

I'm holding the pop-up down and taking pictures on the windy day.

I'm not going to give you safety reminders but for fun ask your 8-12 yr olds:

What is a fire hazard in your home?

What are the consequences of starting a fire at your home?

You'd be surprised at their answers or lack there of.

Most of the 1200+ 5th graders had never heard of an exit plan or how to get out of their rooms.

Most did not know it's recommended to sleep with bedroom doors closed in case of fires.

We think they are prepared and learn by osmosis but that's not accurate.

It wouldn't hurt to review just in case...