In a groove

The blog entries may become less frequent as we seem to have settled into a fairly comfortable routine.

We get up and turn the modem for the satellite internet (because we have bonus data before 0800) and switch on the electric water kettle for coffee. E-mails are read and answered, etc.

We put down some kibble for the dogs, then start up a fire in the rocket stove. Bread gets buttered and put in the pan to toast.  Eat breakfast, drink coffee, and pay a visit to the out-house. Jill usually fills the hummingbird feeders at this point if it needs doing.

Next and most important to the four legged members of the family is the morning dog walk. We have several favorite routes now. One is out the cow path to the west which ends up at our neighbor Laurel's property. Another is up the wash to the old Hopi campsite where someday I hope to find an arrow head :) Another is out the road that ends at our part-time neighbor's Adrian and Jennifer's land.

After the dogs walk, we usually do some chores. There is always SOMETHING to do, and we spend 2-3 hours at whatever needs doing.

Between 1100-1200 we take a break and sit on the porch, drinking tea and watching the birds. Bird watching has become a staple occupation. I bought a set of decent binoculars that have enough eye relief i can use them without taking my glasses off, which is a huge improvement.

Around noon we come in and kick the internet back on. I usually start up a computer game on steam, then disconnect from the server.

We eat our main meal around 1400-1500. After that it could be more dog walking, game playing, or porch setting, all depends on the day.

Around 1800 we usually settle in and watch a dvd or (if we have enough data available) a show on Netflix. Hop into bed around 2000 and read until sleepy.

Wake up the next morning and start all over again.

It isn't the life for everyone, but I couldn't be happier. :)