ELECTRICITY: This is very telling. We left Wednesday afternoon and came back this (Sunday) evening. The usage is roughly the same as last week when taking into account the extra couple of days. The actual number is up, but the percentage is down. Translation: We have a lot of standby waste going on here. It is time to reinvestigate that.
Meter reading: 72388
Usage: 361kwh
Average per day use: 40kwh
Percentage: 133%
IDC: Not a lot happened here since we were gone. Actually, nothing happened here since we were gone.
GARBAGE: We took our garbage into town before leaving on Wednesday so we have a fresh slate so to speak. I did bemoan the Styrofoam that was being used this week and tried to keep one cup to use for water with my name on it. It was tossed with the comment of “We have plenty more.” They already know I’m nuts so I didn’t argue too hard.
GASOLINE: Obviously, this was increased considerably this week. I also discovered that diesel is cheaper at the Indiana/Illinois border than anywhere else. And in some places, diesel is cheaper that regular unleaded.
MONEY: All things considered, we did very well. We actually did amazingly well compared to past events. However, I know we can do better and come August, we will have things fine-tuned a bit more.
HOMESTEAD: I am kicking myself. I was going to clean the chick area and put down fresh straw and everything for them and I never got around to it. Now, we have been losing more turkeys. Final bird count:
Turkeys: 5
Hen chicks: 35
We’ve lost a lot. But, before we can rebuild the flock, we need to rebuild the garden. The extra turkeys were to sell and barter at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Now, we don’t have that flock I was wanting. But, the garden must come first.
K and H did an amazing job taking care of the animals for us. I am more than pleased and hope they will want to do this again in the future. (Like around August???) I am also thinking that instead of them having to drive back and forth, having them stay here. It might make things easier for them. I am also realizing that I am going to have to make sure emergency supplies like flashlights are accessible. And have things printed out like I intended.
Anyway, like I said, they did a wonderful job and I have zero complaints. (Except for my wilted basil but that was my fault. I got focused on the animals and forgot about my poor indoor plants.)
HOMESCHOOL: Early in the week, Charlie did math and Bethany did writing. I did pack school work, but nothing got done except for reading.
GOALS ACCOMPLISHED:
Ahem. We were two states away. Is that a valid excuse?
(Not so new) NEW GOALS (Do they look familiar yet again?):
1. Finally finish the garage and shop.
2. Get the walk path done.
3. Get the plants in the ground.
4. Carpet clean the master bedroom.
1 comment:
Kim~ We had a blast helping, worrysome at times as far as the number of turkey's dying, but that is why I called. I'm so sorry about the plants, I should have thought about that. By the way, the hutch for the brown rabbit was unlatched today when we went there, not sure if one of the goats could have done it or what. I made sure that we checked it before we left everyday, I would've felt horrible about a lost rabbit. Yes we held all the kids as much as possible. Even Duck enjoyed holding them and the boys were thrilled to chase the chickens and play with the goats. I was shocked to hear that the little boy (Gi-gi's) allowed him to pet him without any fuss at all. Glad you all made it back safe and sound.
Katy
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