Monthly Archives: July 2018

Wednesday July 11, 2018

Posted on 11 July 2018 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

Gym this morning. Work on the front porch continues. No sign of the raccoon since Sunday night. I will wait a few days and try baiting the trap again. I worked at the gym from 11 – 4.

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Tuesday July 10, 2018

Posted on 10 July 2018 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

The house we bought was built about 12 years ago by the owner Jerry. He and his brother did all the rock work on the house and porch. They ran into some financial difficulties soon after they finished and moved in but … Continue reading →

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Monday July 9, 2018

Posted on 9 July 2018 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

Another beautiful day in the mountains. Temperatures in the low 80’s, breezy, clear blue skies, and low humidity. I found a guy that lives nearby who traps. Last night he brought down a live trap cage and baited it with … Continue reading →

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Sunday July 8, 2018

Posted on 8 July 2018 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

House cleaning chores this morning then outside. The weather today is perfect; blue skies and breezy with temperatures in the mid 70’s with 40% humidity. I watered all potted plants and pulled weeds from the mulch beds along the driveway. … Continue reading →

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Saturday July 7, 2018

Posted on 7 July 2018 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

I am taking a break from reading mysteries to read The Shepherd’s Life by James Rebanks. James is a 4th generation shepherd living and farming in the Lake District of Northern England. Today’s weather is cloudy and cool with some … Continue reading →

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Friday July 6, 2018

Posted on 6 July 2018 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

Gym this morning then back home to to a couple of things before showering and heading back to work from 10:30 to 3:30. We had a pretty good thunderstorm with some heavy roll through at the gym around 1 but … Continue reading →

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Thursday July 5, 2018

Posted on 5 July 2018 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

For the first time since we moved up here we had a major firework show across the highway from the house. I think it was the big house up on the hill. It lasted well over an hour. Colin did … Continue reading →

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Wednesday July 4, 2018

Posted on 4 July 2018 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

Happy Independence Day to everyone. We have nice weather for those celebrating outdoors here in Sparta; partly cloudy, temps in the upper 70’s to low 80’s with a good breeze and 0% chance of rain. Colin and I are spending … Continue reading →

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Tuesday July 3, 2018

Posted on 3 July 2018 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

Gym this morning. Came home and headed outside to water all the plants. We’ve had enough rain to keep the garden damp but the potted plants and the newly planted ones in the butterfly garden needed to watered. I checked … Continue reading →

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Monday July 2, 2018

Posted on 2 July 2018 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

I am reading Old Bones by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles. Last night for dinner I had a zucchini and yellow squash from the garden with a couple of slices of my homemade bread along with some applesauce from the Costco stash. Yum! … Continue reading →

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