Friday Update (On a Friday!)

ELECTRICITY:
This is a full week and it is not pretty.
This week’s reading: 94185
Usage: 1206kwh
Average Daily: 172kwh putting us at 571% of the average American.
I was going to experiment by cutting out the dishwasher, but my mind was muddied this past week. No excuse, I know. Our usage is too high for anyone, much less us. Even with turning the hot water tank off, we are still very high. I did notice the dehumidifier running quite a bit this week. Even with it being an “energy star” I know it sucks a lot of electricity. Hmm. I need to do some investigating this week.
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IDC:
Plant: Husband has been sticking orange seeds in dirt. It will be interesting to see what happens.
Harvest: There is no harvesting going on right now, but I did get a good deal on local apples at Farmer’s Market.
Reduce waste/manage preserves: It took just over two weeks, but we did manage to fill one bag of trash to take to town.
Preparation/storage: Nothing new going on here.
Build community food system: Nothing new going on here either.
Eat the food (Try new recipes): This past week was mental survival mode. It is amazing how draining it is when the mind is occupied with a one centimeter spot.
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GASOLINE:
Filled up the van. 19 gallons and 18mpg.
We have been letting the van warm up. I guess personal comfort trumps ecological responsibility?. MONEY:
$70 Bloomington trip/training. Breakfast, lunch, dinner for two people.
$500 new laptop which includes a two year warranty.
$48 gas
$20 breakfast post-mammogram
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HOMESTEAD:
We are caught in a mud pit/frozen tundra cycle. It is getting old quick .
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HOMESCHOOL:
The girls have been anxious to learn and very focused on learning the basics. I am taking advantage of that and teaching Bethany some more reading skills and teaching Hannah letter writing.
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OLD GOALS:
Don’t ask.
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NEW GOALS:
Plant more vegetables
Start cleaning front yard. (As long as the temperatures cooperate.)
Get some bread baked.
Start on garage. (Temperature dependent.)
ROOSTERS and GOATS!