Princess Pancake.
by Pieter ~ July 1st, 2009Just a little update to keep everyone in the loop.
For the last week Nik’s Sister, Brother in-law and their two boys have been in town (Enjoying the heat wave). There was BBQs at the ranch, time with the animals and sight seeing. We even got in some shooting.
With the influx of bodies into the house space became an issue, so it was decided that I’d crash in Trav’s little shack.
I’d like to think of this like a “Trial by fire” as systems were tested individually, but never all together, it was going to be a adjust as you go situation.
The good news, despite the triple digit temperatures the tiny window A/C unit managed to cool the building down enough to sleep. Though the lack of a screen door proved to be source of annoyance. The tiny fridge was constantly stocked and even though there was little in the way of selection, having a cool beverage was nice.
The absence of a shower or toilet proved to be the failing point as a trip to the house every other day or so became necessary to fight the “Man funk” high temps and hard work bring.
The Xbox, laptop loaded with movies and (By the end of my stay) internet were more than enough entertainment.
As a side note:
If anyone has a chance to sit in a comfortable little cabin, cool breeze gently blowing through, Black Hack down playing in the background, drinking a cold beer, surrounded by your favourite firearms, with only the sounds of nature softly heard in the distance……
Do it.
Sure I missed out on the full house, some conversations, and the kids running up and down the stairs, but, I got some quality time in with my self, the animals and found out how nice the country can be at night.
Update on the livestock.
There is a new addition to the ranch (Well there is a few, but one in particular). The Boys saw fit to get me a pig. Funny how half my day is filled with livestock maintenance, and yet none of the livestock is mine.
This problem has been solved. Princess Pancake is doing fine, and there will be pictures up shortly.
