Last Friday, Rick, Jason, and I all loaded up 16 concrete blocks, 6 2X6's, a 30 ton jack, lots of food and water and took them to the cabin where we spent the night. I had dreams of getting the floor properly leveled and made solid, however it did not happen. It got so cold Friday night that no one wanted to get out Saturday morning to do any work. Of course the first priority at the cabin is that a person must relax and have fun.
We saw turkey's going to roost Friday evening just about a quarter mile away from the cabin. That was exciting and we talked about our proposed hunt when April 1st comes. Timber is being cut all around us and this is causing all the wild game (turkey, bear, deer, wild hogs, etc.) to seek new places of protection. This may be good for hunters like me who are not as savvy about where the game has been feeding and bedding. While they are hunting new sources of food and bedding they are more likely to happen across the trail in front of me.
We shut down the generator at 10:00p.m. and used the old kerosene lanterns for light as we prepared for bed. I had bought the generator with hopes that I could use it to give the batteries being supported by solar power an extra charge during these winter months, but alas, our batteries will no longer hold a charge. Looks like all five batteries will have to be replaced. Oh well, I'm prepared now to keep the new ones charged.
Maybe next time the weather will be warmer and we can get some essential sturdying of the sub-structure of the cabin done. That is if anyone can have fun doing it. (I'm laughing out loud)
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About Me
- Fred Alton
- I am Fred Alton Brannen, the son of Louis A. Brannen (deceased) and Bonnie Jones Brannen, Louis was an Ordained Bishop with the Church of God. Bonnie is an Ordained Licensed Minister and at 89 years of age is still actively engaged in speaking and singing engagements. I am married to the former Frances Hildreth. We celebrated 53 years of marriage this past June and we are the parents of 3, grand-parents of 10, and great-grandparents of 10. I pastored in Tennessee for 24 years and served the Church in some capacity in missions for over 23 years. I retired from full-time ministry in August of 2008 but remain active, speaking and singing and teaching whenever opportunity affords itself. In January of 2010 I received a letter of commendation for having been credentialed as a minister in the Church of God for 50 years! My family is very important to me. Our get togethers are always noisy affairs and most times will include family sing-alongs. The children love their Mom's cooking so we have the privilege of seeing them regularly! WE LOVE having them over.
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I knew there was some reason why I did not go with you last Friday. That's it. Work! Now I'm not afraid of work. Oh, No sireee! Why, I can lay down right beside it and go to sleep. "Of course the first priority at the cabin is that a person must relax and have fun." Right!? :) Maybe next time I'll be more in shape for a trip to the cabin. I feel like I could do anything I want to right now, but I'm still using the surgery as an excuse for doing nothing much. It'll be two weeks tomorrow, since surgery and I'm feeling fine.
Lowell, I'm glad you're feeling better cause I've just gotta have someone lift a few rocks!!! No, seriously, if you go to the cabin with me you won't have to work at all - and if you don't believe me ask my son-in-law Rick if he had to work much. LoL
I finally read this blog! I didn't even realize you'd been keeping up with both. I think this one is my favorite. :-) I know you've been out of town, but when you come back, maybe Curtis can help you with the underpinning. He's been out of work & this would give him something to do... Luv you!
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