In his new role as maintenance supervisor, Clint is dealing with a lot of issues that were neglected for far too long. He is doing an excellent job at taming the beast. Everyone is joking that he will soon take over the only position above him.. plant manager. He says he doesn't want that job, but he said the same about the job he has now. :-)
Clint and I were able to get away for 5 days and six nights this month. That was a nice break!
I am home at least 3-4 days each week. The commitment I have right now will run until the end of winter or spring of next year. It might end sooner, but I am hoping no longer than that. I am considering selling a lot of my leftover inventory online in a year or two.
Brandon is currently at home downsizing. He is either going to rent his home or sell it. His livestock will come to our farm. We will also take care of his pets. Courage, his new dog, is going to a new home since Brandon will not be around enough for him to train it. He is looking into living in a RV on our place or renting a room from Amanda for when he is home. He will be traveling at least 75% of the time, but this is an unequalled opportunity for Brandon to bank some money.
Amanda is LOVING her hybrid RAV4. She custom ordered it and had to wait for it to be built and shipped. She was notified when it arrived on the docks and again when it was at the dealer. She drove to the dealership that night to look at her new baby. It is a nice and peppy little ride. I have pictures of it and will try to add one to this post soon. She worked hard and put down $20k on the car. She will have it paid off in no time.
Joshua is enjoying the new job. He is doing inspections of special ordered RVs before the customer takes possession of them. Some of these units are in the $800k range, and the customers fly across the country to pick them up.
Caleb has a new girlfriend. :-) She seems to be a nice girl.
Bethany is doing well in her job in Chicago. She received a gift of furniture from Clint and I this week and has been busy putting it together. We've been having food shipped directly to her apartment from Sams which is a nice benefit of our business membership.
Emily is moving along in her high school course. She is enjoying daily swims in our pool with Hannah.
Hannah and Emily went to a birthday party and won a water battle. The other team was left dripping wet, and Emily and Hannah were still mostly dry. Joshua was quite proud of his sisters' performance!
Our garden is producing quite a bit. I am freezing the tomatoes so I can preserve them later when it isn't so hot. We are enjoying the daily fresh fruits and vegetables.
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