tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322683719539438825.post1656257863671553551..comments2024-03-12T14:02:09.820-04:00Comments on Riverdaze…: PROGRESSGrizz…………http://www.blogger.com/profile/04828454689578685330noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322683719539438825.post-19205421378149196482011-11-02T08:13:11.823-04:002011-11-02T08:13:11.823-04:00Weaver…
I've heard the same saying, too. And ...Weaver…<br /><br />I've heard the same saying, too. And it's true, though in my case I didn't cut down the tree, or saw it onto firelength chunks. But I did load it into the truck, cart it down to the house, unload, split, and stack—each job cranking up the metabolism. And equally important, forging a direct link between the land outside and my home inside…earth, water, sunshine, seed, seedling, tree, log, firewood, fire, heat. I like that a lot.<br /><br />Thank you re. Moon.Grizz…………https://www.blogger.com/profile/04828454689578685330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322683719539438825.post-58620322500848311462011-11-01T11:36:35.415-04:002011-11-01T11:36:35.415-04:00So glad Moon continues to improve.
We have a sayi...So glad Moon continues to improve.<br /><br />We have a saying here in the UK that wood warms you three times - once when you chop the tree down, once when you saw the logs up and once when you burn them. In the case of larch and poplar you can make that four times - the fourth time is dashing about the room stamping out the sparks that fly. So if there is any poplar or larch in your logs, get that stove in quickly Grizz.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322683719539438825.post-77823714565368318902011-11-01T08:41:52.761-04:002011-11-01T08:41:52.761-04:00KGMom…
Yes, indeed…the ration of gimping-to-glidi...KGMom…<br /><br />Yes, indeed…the ration of gimping-to-gliding days increase with age—and reckless abuse speeds the process. But I'll try and be smug so long as I'm more or less vertical instead of horizontal. No use allowing life to think it has you on the run…Grizz…………https://www.blogger.com/profile/04828454689578685330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322683719539438825.post-63019398814820685802011-11-01T08:37:11.535-04:002011-11-01T08:37:11.535-04:00Robin…
Achy? More like grievous bodily pain and s...Robin…<br /><br />Achy? More like grievous bodily pain and suffering…but, yeah, content, too; every split of firewood that goes into the stack represents that much more delicious radiant heat to soothe my decrepit body when temperatures plummet and sleet rattles like buckshot against the windowpanes. Nothing ameliorates a cold winter's night better than a warm hearthfire. <br /><br />Moon-the-Dog has, per request, been scratched.Grizz…………https://www.blogger.com/profile/04828454689578685330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322683719539438825.post-55650894880919554782011-11-01T08:31:04.552-04:002011-11-01T08:31:04.552-04:00Jain…
Not only did Moon sleep like a log, we smug...Jain…<br /><br />Not only did Moon sleep like a log, we smugly gimping wood splitters dragged ourselves off to bed soon after sunset and supper yesterday evening (hence these late comment replies) and emulated our wise dog. I can't say I feel much better after twice the usual allotment of sleep…but I don't feel any worse. As soon as I finish here I'm going to resume the firewood fun while Myladlove goes off to work for a half day; when she returns, we'll try and get another big chunk of log-splitting/stacking accomplished or, if backs and muscles protest too much, start tearing up the bathroom floor and install a new seal on the toilet. A fun day either way, huh?Grizz…………https://www.blogger.com/profile/04828454689578685330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322683719539438825.post-48338336299711107022011-11-01T08:22:52.985-04:002011-11-01T08:22:52.985-04:00Arija…
I'm glad Moon is mending, too—and you&...Arija…<br /><br />I'm glad Moon is mending, too—and you're right, I've known friends who had gall bladder surgery and it definitely wasn't all that much fun…before, during, or after.<br /><br />Sounds like you've been having a rough patch recently. I wish I could help somehow, as I've been in those near-overwhelming situations myself. But it also sounds like you're making the best of things, which is always the most any of us can do. There are times when victory in out of the question, and giving up not an option—so all we can do is plod along, head down, shoulders in the harness, aimed more-or-less at whatever glimmer of future we see ahead. And if possible, we do our best to enjoy the scenery along this unexpected and unwanted life detour. <br /><br />Take care. Be well. Stop by for a visit whenever you can…you're always welcome. You'll be in my thoughts.Grizz…………https://www.blogger.com/profile/04828454689578685330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322683719539438825.post-16738643526664061232011-10-31T22:17:32.337-04:002011-10-31T22:17:32.337-04:00I love it--gimping smugly. Perfect.
And as bodies...I love it--gimping smugly. Perfect.<br />And as bodies age, the gimping will increase. I just hope you can maintain the smug part.KGMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165941950953938943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322683719539438825.post-88832518101834370552011-10-31T21:11:24.257-04:002011-10-31T21:11:24.257-04:00You make me smile. You sound achy, but content. ...You make me smile. You sound achy, but content. Scratch that dog for me....Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07089977665165118563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322683719539438825.post-84388980072670165652011-10-31T21:05:30.963-04:002011-10-31T21:05:30.963-04:00"Yes, we gimp…but we gimp smugly."
Ha! ..."Yes, we gimp…but we gimp smugly."<br />Ha! I laughed out loud at this!<br /><br />A good thing about a worn out dog is that she'll sleep like a log. It sounds as if you and Your Ladylove will, too. Sweet dreams.Jainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12091068656660403641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322683719539438825.post-88177068041319033302011-10-31T19:11:19.196-04:002011-10-31T19:11:19.196-04:00Grizz, I am so glad that your darling Moon is on t...Grizz, I am so glad that your darling Moon is on the mend and commiserate with his past suffering. I too had a gall bladder removed some time ago. Not much fun.<br />Talk about aching joints, limbs, muscles! We are hobbling about like two old crocks at the moment, his knee and my hip are screaming a duet. We have been having some very changeable weather lately. <br />Your fall colours are a dream.<br />Sorry I have not been around lately, a bit of trauma in the family with my last remaining sibling, my sister, undergoing brain surgery 800km away and me taking the train over there and leaving my dementia suffering other on his own for a few days. <br />The grandchildren were brick looking out for him but the situation was far from ideal.<br /><br />Enjoy your lovely fall and wood splitting even with the accompanying aches and pains.Arijahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03720793296992474762noreply@blogger.com