Time to move some wood

It's an annual thing for many of us rural residents. This year, I decided I ought to move last year's leftovers to the back of the house and stack the 'new' stuff in the shed. Sadly, I realized I had gotten down to the old stuff from 2015. I only figured out last year that I could use a fat marker to date a pile.

Day 1 – Saturday

This is the old wood in the shed. Some from 2016 and the bottom layers from 2015.



 I found some catnip growing where I stack the wood. I gave each cat a whole plant. Annie was so silly, she rolled over, towards the others. I knew it would go wrong!


I gave the three cats a whole catnip plant each. You can see them growing joyously beside the wood pile. Daisy walked away from her plant to share Dorah's on the lower deck. She was able to share with Dorah, but she didn't like Annabelle coming on over!

As someone commented on Twitter, it's not so much catnip as cat slap!

 I gave the three cats a whole catnip plant each. Daisy was able to share with Dorah, but she didn't like Annabelle coming on over!
I gave the three cats a whole catnip plant each. Daisy was able to share with Dorah, but she didn't like Annabelle coming on over!

Hubby finished all his chores (kitchen, dishes!), then he did groceries, and errands. His back precludes lifting firewood, so that falls to me. He brought me some water, as I was getting dehydrated. He offered to bring dinner in, but I made a chicken/turkey meatloaf. All was good.

Day 2

Sunday, a bit achy in my arms and back, I planned ahead with camera, water, and a sleeveless shrit, once things warmed up. Daisy was a helper for awhile, until I revved up the lawn tractor!!!!
If anyone can teach me how to back up the tractor, with the trailer on it, I'd be grateful!
I managed to store the rest of the old stuff behind the house, ready to use. The new stuff will go into the shed.


Lots of 'helpers', like a leopard frog I nearly ran over. It jumped right into the spot where I was going to stack wood. Then there was a millipede or two, beetles, and a huge dock spider. I had to stop and smell the hibiscus, too!


Annabelle assisted during a water bottle refill!


It ended up in the trailer!

I did 50 minutes Saturday, took a break, then went back at it. I quit around 3 to have a wonderful shower! Phase one is done.

It was good prep for the two full cords I have ordered.

Cat stash: Dorah didn't want to share

Lady Annabelle isn't quite in the tribe yet. Dorah was in a huff as Annie'd ventured as far as this front yard garden and found her catnip stash. Dame Dorah is bigger than Lady Annabelle (12 lbs. to 7 lbs!), she tried to stare her down, but eventually they shared the stash. There are three wild plants here. Plenty for all!

I've found it interesting seeing how they do or don't all get along.

In the beginning, Annabelle was on the defensive, growling and snarling to keep them at bay. Buster is fine with her, he's a confident boy. Daisy will walk by and give Annie a whack, which is ignored. Even provoking her, Annie remains neutral. Dorah feels threatened, as well. Until now. 

My videocam is in the shop. Hence the photo series! Just flip through them quickly! I used the video of the camera video, but my hands aren't stable.

My's stash from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.
Dorah found this stash the other day. Annabelle decided it was hers.