Another lazy day in the mountains. I have only left the cabin for 10 minutes today and that was to drive down to the post office on Camp grounds to drop off the heart monitor so it can be returned. Otherwise we have hung around our cabin today.
Jim is waiting on a phone call from his son and once that is done we will take another long walk. Last night we walked over 3 1/2 miles. I did well – we live on top of a hill and that was a bit tough to end the walk having to walk uphill but I made it. Saw some beautiful countryside. We walked over the bridge that crosses Glacier Creek and the one that crosses Big Thompson. I love listening to the water as it rushes past the rocks.
Made hamburger soup in the crock pot for dinner tonight. The smell of it cooking made me hungry all afternoon. We had a bowl a bit ago and will probably have another one when we get back from our walk. Will have leftovers for lunch food for a couple of days.
I looked on-line at the Tractor Supply Store in Emporia and found out they can order chickens for me. I sent them an email asking when I need to order them for a August 1 delivery date. I tried calling them but got cut off due to the poor cell service here. When I hear back from them I can time my order so the chickens will be ready when I get home. They come in groups of 10 – I wanted to get 25 chickens so am thinking I will order 30. Usually some don’t make it – my luck though since I am over ordering they will all live. Can’t wait to pick up 25 – 30 eggs a day.
I checked the Crisis Hot Line last night and they had more texters than counselors so I got on for a bit. Took two calls and finished up a transfer call. I reached Level 4 Counselor. I have handled over 50 calls since I started in May. Level 5 happens when I handle another 50 calls. They still haven’t checked any of my calls and given me feedback. Sure trust I am doing the right thing. One of my callers last night asked if she could have my personal information so she could talk to me daily. She liked me! We aren’t allowed to do that but it was sweet of her to ask. Sometimes I so want to hug my callers.
I took a short nap this afternoon. I have been sleeping more here than I have for a long time. Wonder how long it will take me to break my nap habit when I get home.
It has been another beautiful day in the mountains. As usual it clouded up for a bit this afternoon but we never did get any sprinkles or rain. The clouds have moved on out now and it is clear out again. There are a few clouds building up again. It is rare to have a full day where you don’t get a few sprinkles mid to late afternoon.
Our first week is almost over already. I’m so glad we get to stay for three more weeks although I think I will have trouble breaking my lazy habit when I get home. I am getting pretty good and doing nothing all day long.
I am almost finished reading book number 4. I only brought 7 so may have to switched to knitting instead when I run out of books. I hate to pay retail price for books.
Grateful for another lazy day in the beautiful mountains, grateful for delicious soup smells all afternoon, and grateful I may have found a baby chicken source.