Boondock Babble: One Step At A Time

Friday, September 19, 2008

One Step At A Time

We got a late start with out trip to town yesterday. We didn't leave the house 'til nearly 4, which meant we were not able to get everything done. The reason for our late departure had to do with my range. Pa decided to make a phone call, to make sure the part we needed would be available. More phone tag, which took up a good hour, and resulted in a negative response. It wasn't all bad though. It just wasn't immediately available. My range is still sitting in it's appointed place, happily enjoying it's extended vacation.

Once we managed to depart for town, Pa dropped the kids and me off at the library. He then headed off to the Post Office, as usual, then buzzed down to the shop where he could order the part for my range. The needed part will be here in a week to 10 days, at which time I hope my range will be happy to be of use once again. I'm looking forward to baking up a storm, including trying out some experiments that have been bouncing around in my head for months now. That poor oven won't know what hit it!

Once Pa joined us at the Library, we were off to Staples, where we acquired the new UPS for our new PC. The fellow there was extremely helpful, as they always are. We've always been impressed, and appreciative of the folks at Staples. Our new UPS is sitting beside me now, still in it's box. Since we'll be busy finishing our shopping chores today, setting up the new PC, along with it's partner, the new UPS will probably have to wait 'til tomorrow. Although I am beyond anxious to get it all set up, I figure I can wait one more day. If nothing else it gives me something to look forward to. The same applies to the situation with my range. I figure I've waited this long, what's another week or two. At least I'll have an oven to cook our Thanksgiving meal in, not to mention all the other goodies that go along with Autumn's cooler temperatures.

So, although we have a couple setbacks, they're temporary, and I'm happy knowing progress is being made. Slowly but surely, we're reaching our goals. So much to look forward to!

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Ma's Babblin'

Like every good Boondock Ma, I cook, and on occasion, have been known to clean. I knit, crochet, and have some experience with a needle 'n thread.
We play in the garden. Pa tills it the old fashioned way, by hand, with a shovel and hoe. Come harvest time, we can and freeze the resulting bounty.
Don't use those newfangled electronic dishwashers. My dishes git done up by hand, then dry all natural like in the strainer. I make my own laundry detergent, and hang my clothes out to dry. I'll hang my head in shame and admit, I haven't gotten 'round to tryin' my hand at makin' my own bar soap. It's on the list...
We heat with wood, which comes in right handy durin' those wet, cold winter months for dryin' our clothes on the rack. We git our water from a well, although we do leave the pumpin' to an electrical gadget, simply known by most as a "well pump".
Our young-uns git their exercise the old fashioned way as well. They run 'n play outside in the fresh country air. They also pitch in and help with the wood splittin' and stackin'.
No cable tee-vee in our humble home, but lots o' readin', courtesy of the public library in town.
We're homeschoolin' folks, and have a grand time with that. Somewhere down the line we got it in our heads that learnin', like work outta be fun!
I have two young-uns at home, and two all grown up, the oldest of which is hitched and got two young-uns of her own! My second oldest is doin' a great job of forgin' ahead in the big city, and has even started her own bakin' and caterin' business. All four of my young-uns are doin' me right proud!