Well Monday was another work day as we mainly did small chores that will last until next summer and as we get ready to head out for Florida in about 8 days. It was another cold day with the temps in the 30's to start and stayed in the high 40's for most of the day. There was a wind which made it feel even colder. We had the Nymark's for supper and cards as their family flew back to Florida, so we picked up where we left off. They are heading out Thursday morning pulling their camper as it needs some work on it this coming year. We still have sister Dee and Mike coming for the weekend so we want to get as much done before they come as well.
I started the day with a sleep in until 7'ish as it still so dark outside at 6 and the warm bed with the extra blankets feel so cozy. I did get in a hike with Steve around 7:30 and then again with Nancy mid afternoon when it had warmed up some what. We checked the temp as we hiked at 3'ish and it was still 47 degrees, yikes. The small mini split heat and AC unit really keeps the cabin warm and cozy and its not messy. I did my morning quiet times to honor my LORD, give thanks for another day and to lift up several by name. All are holding at this time.
Nancy made breakfast when I got back from my early hike and then I settled into working out side clearing the large zinnia beds and covering it with pine needles and leaves from the woods. I then put up the nylon fence around the front porch hydrangeas to help keep the deer from eating them down this winter. I then cleared all of the front porch furniture away and stored them in the shed down below where I keep the tractor and golf cart. The golf cart is a life saver when it comes to this chore as I use to hand carry each chair, etc down. That kept me busy until it was hike time as we skipped lunch due to the large breakfast except for an apple.
Sheri brought up some ground beef they weren't able to use so Nancy made a huge meatloaf and mac and cheese as she used up some leftover cheese sauce as we are trying to eat down the fridge and freezer. We gave them enough for another meal as we will be eating with the Frankis family this evening and playing cards with them. It's sure been a busy summer with tons of guests and lots of fun with this new card game called hand and foot. Everyone we have introduced this game to is addicted as are we, LATER
