Sunday, March 14, 2021 – Preparation and Mick’s Ribs, Finally! Day

Hi Sweetie,
I completely forgot that Daylight Savings Time started last night, and I had three different times in my bedroom when I woke up and had no idea what was going on for a minute! It didn’t take long to straighten myself out, but it means that it won’t start getting light until well after 7:00 (sunrise after 7:30!), so that’s going to take some getting used to. I spent the day much like yesterday, alternating between doing my PT exercises (though those seems to be a bit harder today, I had more pain for some reason, probably because I overdid it a little yesterday), icing my knee, and putting stuff away. I did it slow and steady so I hopefully wouldn’t cause any more strain. James decided he would do Uncle Mick’s ribs today, so after months of waiting, I finally got my rib fix! Delicious! And enough leftovers for probably three more meals, which is fine with me! After eating early, around 4:00 because I skipped lunch, I finished hooking up the trailer and moved it to the front of the house, where I found Kirsten and her friend saddling up Apollo and Frost. I mentioned to her later that it would be nice if she at least let me know when she planned on taking him, just so I wouldn’t worry if I suddenly discovered he was missing. Not that that’s likely to happen, they tend to make themselves known when they’re here. She’s been good about it up until now, but I felt a reminder was necessary. I got the trailer situated, though it took me awhile to get my electricity hooked up because I had to sort out Jeff’s system. The girls didn’t get back until late dusk, and by the time they had rinsed the horses down and done everything they wanted to do, it was pitch dark, so it was kind of tough feeding them and getting the goats away, but we finally got it done. Did a quick load of laundry and a nice long shower to get rid of some of the water in the tank, watched some TV, but am just about ready for bed, though my body is still on standard time, so I’m not sure if I’ll be able to fall asleep any time soon. Have to get up early, though, as my driver, Anita’s boyfriend Scott, will be here to help me tow the trailer up to Stuart. While I managed to get it pulled up into the yard, I don’t think my knee would have survived the trip all the way to Stuart very well, so I’m glad for his help. Will be heading to bed shortly, as soon as my stuff is out of the dryer. Good night darlin’! Love you!