Another busy, busy day. I was awake from 12:30 to 4:00 last nite, don’t ask me why other than I was hot. So I woke up tired, but, put it in overdrive, and away we went.
First thing, I went out to the garden to pick tomatoes. Two 5-gal buckets. Stef was not pleased. She had to work most of the day, came home and started them, then we we went to a Soil Conservation function for dinner etc. Her son, B J, is the head guy in his office. Didn’t get home til after 9 and then we finished canning the tomatoes. Makes for a long day.
After picking the tomatoes, I started on the monstrous pile of peppers and did really well. Haven’t added up the total yet but it was a lot. One of the peppers is called a salsa pepper and it is HOT. I have several cracks and/or cuts on my hands and they burn like crazy. I think that helped me to not go back to sleep last nite. I even washed with lots of soap and cold water today and they still burn. And when I did dishes from canning tonite, they were on fire. All part of the process.
Tomorrow is my last day here in Ohio so last minute laundry and packing is priority. But I’m sure I’ll have some other duties to fulfill. Been a busy two weeks. I’ve enjoyed every minute. Wished I lived closer so I could help with canning and freezing and chores. My operation is small compared to here but still very demanding. I just enjoy the companionship because at home, I pretty much do everything by myself. I like sharing what we accomplish rather than just talking to myself.
It will be good to get back on the bike. I feel like a sloth.
BikerAl Across America 2018 