Navigating the Unknown: A Little of this and that.

There is a long list of projects that need to be completed some will have to wait a while. We just found out Tom has to have hand surgery, on both hands. Put's a little crimp in the plan. Hands are rather important for doing this type of work. He is scheduled for surgery on one hand July 2nd. After that heals he'll have the other hand done. So he'll be down for a bit. I'll take up the slack where I can.

This is what he has.

Dupuytren's (du-pwe-TRANZ) contracture is a hand deformity that usually develops slowly, over years. Dupuytren's contracture affects a layer of tissue that lies under the skin of your palm. Knots of tissue form under the skin — eventually forming a thick cord that can pull one or more of your fingers into a bent position.

Once this occurs, the fingers affected by Dupuytren's contracture can't be straightened completely, which can complicate everyday activities such as placing your hands in your pockets, putting on gloves or shaking hands.

Our first piece of Rustic Furniture is an old barnwood

table I found which will be used as a desk for us. New Appliances are on the list as well. Some much
needed remodeling of the house will be forthcoming.

Since this farm is all about being Organic I am embracing a non chemical practice. There are lots of weeds around our house, driveway, etc. Some are good and some are not so good. I have made up a solution of Vinegar, Epsom Salt and a few drops of dish soap. Spraying the weeks from a back pack sprayer and hoping for best. I found that the this solution works great. It's off to Costco or Sams for cases of Vinegar. Best of all it's a whole lot less expensive then the nasty Round Up !!!