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Three Score and Now Eleven + Day 150 Tree Trim

Three Score and Now Eleven + Day 150
Dear Grandsons

Wow! The days have flown by. It is now the middle January. It has been reasonable here for weather and looks to remain so as far as I can see out on the weather site. It should be a lot of good ice fishing time. Our coldest so far this season is -5. I can live with that. the weather in the north has been also reasonable but still much colder. We have not been up there since before Christmas and then only for one night.

As for the activities down here, we replaced our water softener system. The old one was 33 years old and had started leaking with no more parts available to fix it.
Then yesterday the neighbor and I decided to trim the large maple tree on our lot line. We called in a tree service person to give as a bid to do it. After the bid we decided to tackle it our self's. Between us we had all the tools we needed. We have been hacking on that tree for years. It is a valued tree by us both, but it was up against his house and very close to ours. This time it was a major trimming with major limbs coming down. We got it done, it was a nice day to do it without wind. For two old guys we did well, no physical accidents. But it really tired us out, up and down a 26-foot ladder and sawing. Now after writing this, we need to go out and finish the cleanup. He burns some wood so this will be seed for him for next year.

I have gotten out ice fishing three times. And have some meals of fish to show for it. I hope to go out again next week some. I will try some different locations. I am trying to stay close to the house. It is the cost of gas but also, I don't like a long drive back after fishing. I have no one to fish with so it is a long drive alone and I am tired and hungry. And On top of that I do not see well in the dark. So, it is best to stay close and hour or less.

I was going to try and sneak in going to an estate sale this morning before the tree clean up. It is about 45 minutes away. I could have done it, but I am just not the Gung Ho anymore. At one time 20 plus years ago I would sleep in the vehicle the night before so could be in the first rush into the house. If you have never been in the first rush at an estate sale it is a real excitement you need to do once. The anticipation for all the good stuff. Sometimes there was good deals to be had, not so much anymore. Most of the things are now overpriced for me. And also, there is two houses full and three large garages full. So, I can live now without more stuff for Internet Store and Flea Markets.
I hope you can enjoy these winter days; Spring is on the way with its long busy days. Be Blessed