Although we never got the rain that was forecast, it still delayed our start to mustering. Our son and 2 grandsons finally made it Tuesday ready for an early start the next morning. Choice of work boot for working cattle in the yards was gumboots after a heavy downpour the previous night. Early mornings, mud, sweat and cranky cows ... we're all worn out and ready for a rest.
When we get time mainly in the evenings, card games are a favourite for the boys. Master 6 loves to use my card holder so Thursday night I whipped up 2 card holders for them to take home with them. Now I need to make to more for the other two grandsons.
Master 11 went to the freezer for an ice block after dinner last night and came back to tell us everything was warm ... what!!!!! ... yep, freezer died and everything defrosted throughout the hot day. I'll be cooking a couple of roasts quickly and the dogs got a really good feed this morning ... I guess they earnt it, they've all been working hard too this week ... the rest went to the tip.
With the boys here my decluttering has taken a back seat ... I didn't realize it goes for 3 weeks so I will have some catching up to do but I'm not going to panic ... step by step.
Declutter Day 13 - Notions
I'm pretty happy with notions day. I have the small storage containers I showed last post and another set of 4 draws where I store all those bits and bobs like elastic, clasps, press studs, laces etc. Sharing space in a guest bedroom helps and I know it could be better but for now I'll call Day 13 - done.
Declutter Day 14 - Catchup/Rest
Declutter Day 15 - Kits and Precuts
Thanks to the Chookshed Challenge I'm hoping to start/finish a few of those kits this year and I have them all in one place. Day 15 - done.
Declutter Day 16 - UFO's
Well this one is a never ending story but I did finish off a couple of UFO's last year once again thanks to the Chookshed Challenge.
Declutter Day 17 - Scrap Stash
Last year I managed a few projects using scraps and hope to make some more this year. Last month I purchased the book "Quilter's Scrap Pantry" and am planning to put the ideas in this book to good use with my scrap stash. I would like to cut more scraps into useful sizes so that's my goal.
FNSI last night was a fizzer for me ... too tired! It's all hands on deck here with the cattle work and then someone (yours truly) has to feed them and keep them in clean clothes. Bless them they do like to help prepare the meals and clean up afterwards. Also I try to have easy meals and Master 11 loves to be on breakfast duty ... bacon, eggs and toast.
The humidity today has been horrendous ... thankfully there's a nice breeze kicking up now so I'm off to find a cool spot with a cold drink.
Enjoy the rest of the weekend.
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