Frustratedearthmother's Journaling Journey

[Mini Horses]

Possibly -- ?? -- DH would consider a job closer, less stress and still feel ok. It would help him transition, maybe, to full quit of work.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

We've been talking today about alternative transportation. Talked about riding part-way in with one of his co-workers. It would mean he'd be at the mercy of the other persons schedule. Also - he's not close....about half-way between us and the job. Another idea is light rail. He would still have to drive at least 4/5s of the way to work and then park and catch light rail. The only benefit would be that he'd be able to skip the downtown driving - but he'd still have to brave the crowded freeway system between here and there.

He likes this job, he likes his position, and he likes the salary. It's a rare occurrence when you find a job in the medical field where you like and get along with all of the A-team. They work well together and it's a good fit for him....so unless he can find a work from home job he will probably elect to stay at this position IF he continues to work.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Yippeeee!! Baker Creek Heirloom seed catalog came in today. I'll have trouble putting it down for days! Wasn't really in the garden mood until now.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Cowboy forced me to think of some other shelter options for the horses. He won't let them in the red shed at all...argh! A couple years ago we put a little lean-to off the side of the red shed. That's where I would put round bales because I can't get them in the shed...they won't fit between the support poles. I decided that would be a decent place for the horses if it had a windbreak on the north end. Sooooo - now it does! I put up some support boards and stretched a tarp out and it makes a nice little spot that the horses can use. I've even got some other ideas because for some reason tarps are not permanent, lol. I have some sections of privacy fencing that blew down in Hurricane Ike. We've replaced the fence since then and I have at least 3 or 4 8ft sections of that old fencing. It's been leaning up out there for quite a few years now just waiting for me to have something to use it for. If I can move it (it's HEAVY) I could use it out there. If I can't move it - I might just knock the pickets off and use them separately. It'd sure be a lot easier to move that way! We've got a nice stretch of nice weather coming up so I really want to get some things done.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Hung a hay rack under the little horse shelter - goats love it, lol! But I did see the horses go in there and "own" it so the goats went back to their own hay racks. It has been a drop dead absolutely gorgeous day here. I started this morning in a coat and stocking cap and ended up with just a t-shirt by afternoon. Beee-you-teeee-ful!! Stayed outside almost all day - came inside to watch my Texans redeem themselves...at least they better after their loss last week that broke a 9 game winning streak.

 

[NH Homesteader]

Glad you had a lovely day? We did too... minor temperature difference I'm sure, lol. About 43 here.

Glad you got those horses taken care of! Silly cowboy!

 

[frustratedearthmother]

High is about 54 right now...might have been 55 at the peak.

Glad you had a lovely day

And, it's our anniversary. First year we've remembered it in a while, lol. I played outside and he played inside - nota bad way to spend a day. I guess we'll go out eventually...

 

[NH Homesteader]

How long have you been married? Happy Anniversary to you both!is your DH recovering well from surgery?

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Thanks! We've been married 17 years! We've been together since May 2000. He's doing ok - a little worried tonight because he's been having elevated pain today... Thankfully, a healthy dose of Motrin and he's feeling better.

Texans WON! (barely, lol) But, a win is a win and I'll take it!

 

[NH Homesteader]

I was a sophomore in high school in 2000 lol.

Yay on the win! My Pats play the Steelers tomorrow, hope I get to watch!