6.8.2026

 Jim did lots of grass cutting and trimming today.  It was also time to check the septic system.  We're still evaluating exactly what's causing some of the issues we've seen in the past.  There was evidence that the levels had risen above the concrete cap...

But the filter was clean.  We're going to check it next month and then have it pumped to see if that reveals anything.

High 76.8/Low 49

6.7.2026

Yesterday passed in a blur because of church, and we had some light rain this afternoon so it was a cleaning day for me and Jim did some reorganizing.  He is going through and consolidating his paint supplies into the new cabinet in the wood shop...

Yesterday, we again got to see a big turtle in the yard.  She was looking around for the perfect spot to lay her eggs.  This isn't the spot that she ended up with - it was farther up the driveway but we could see her.

Unfortunately, when we looked today, some creature had found the eggs.  So sad.

On a happier note, Jim captured this picture of a luna moth on the house.  According to Mr AI...When a rare luna moth visits you, it is largely viewed as a spiritual symbol of transformation, new beginnings, and good luck.  Because these delicate, pale-green creatures are nocturnal and live for only about a week as adults, having one cross your path is highly meaningful.  We'll take that!

6.6 - High 80.5/Low 61.5
6.7 - High 70.9/Low 62.7

6.5.2026

I was gone all afternoon, with an appointment for an eye exam and to order new glasses.  Jim was busy doing more maintenance and cleaning on the Bobcat.  He noticed that after cleaning the engine compartment yesterday, water was collecting in the bottom pan.  He discovered that a weep hole was totally clogged so he had to get underneath and try to clear it.  He is leaving it to drain overnight.  He also got the other window out so we'll work on those. 

High 85.1/Low 56.1

6.4.2026

The bathroom shower faucet isn't really leaking, but Jim took it partially apart today to see if all's okay.  He discovered that a gasket that keeps water from getting behind the cover had fallen out of place.  He used some of our insulation spray adhesive to put it back in place.  But then we gave everything a good clean and he started putting it back together.

Then he was back in the auto bay finishing up the oil change.  Everything's back together...

Thankfully he has this funnel with a flexible hose so that he can put the oil in...

Then he took it outside and started giving it a good wash...

It's always amazing to me how high this can go - Jim has to put a safety bar in place just to keep it from tipping over in case of a cylinder fail.  But this allows him to have more access to the cab...

The only way to really clean the windows are to dismantle it a bit - so for the first time, he took the side windows out.  We'll get them all spiffy soon.

The engine compartment is all clean...

We have lots of good news to celebrate this week, so we are going to go to The Local for dinner.  It's a big week in Saratoga, as the Belmont Stakes horse race is back in town, so things have been buzzing.  Hopefully we'll still be able to grab a table!

High 82.5/Low 52.6

 

6.3.2026

We got the best news this morning - the blood work that Jim did yesterday showed that his PSA levels were still undetectable - so no cancer!  We will never take these tests for granted and are beyond thrilled with the good news.  He goes back to see the surgeon next week for his checkup.  

Jim put my summer tires on, rotating them as well..  It's so nice to have two separate sets of wheels!

He does some inspections while he has the wheels off, spraying fluid film underneath too....

Next job, the Bobcat!  First is changing the oil - he's going to let it drain overnight...

High 83.6/Low 46.3

6.2.2026

Jim started the day going to get blood work in advance of a doctor's appointment next week, and I went to a funeral Mass this afternoon of a resident from my mom's care facility that we got close to their family.  I also stopped at Bobcat to pick up an oil filter Jim had oiled - Bobcat maintenance is coming up very soon!

Once I got home, Jim had cleaned out this cabinet that was in the wood shop and we loaded it into the bucket of the Bobcat...

Then we took the cabinet down into the auto bay and got it set up on his other cabinet...

Jim had to do more grass cutting to finish off the day.

High 75.8?low 41.4

6.1.2026

It was a beautiful start to the month of June!  Jim wanted to get the big storage cabinet moved into his shop today, so he got it tipped over onto the forks of the Bobcat and started strapping it down... 

Ready for its trip up to the stairwell...

Jim walked it off the forks and then got ready to use the 2-wheeler...

Jim had previously cleared a path so that he could get it in the shop with no problems...

Moving it into place.  This cabinet is really sturdy and extra deep, so it will hold a lot of things!

After that, I went to get more gas for the mower and Jim started cutting grass.

High 65.4/Low 43.6