January 18, 2026

                It is a cold good morning here in Hewitt.  

                I went out to the greenhouse yesterday morning a couple times to adjust the heater. I needed it to come on when it was getting cold but going off when it is warm enough. I have moved the device that shows the temperature from four different thermometers. One is in the greenhouse, one is on the back patio, one is in the garage. The device also shows the temperature where it is setting. Photo of the device.

                                                        

                I can look at the screen and easily know what the temperatures are. The dog in the background with the broken glasses was a gift to me at Christmas, so he gets to stay on the table next to my chair.  The heater in the greenhouse is working, it is in the low 50s inside while it is about 27 outside, we assume the plants are ok.

                I went into Waco yesterday and bought a tarp and some rubber gloves. The tarp is camouflage in color and will be used to cover the riding mower. The rubber gloves make it easier to put the pain cream on my knee, my favorite wife's knee and her backside.

                It was way too cold to sit outside yesterday so we had a boring day inside the homestead. Speaking of homestead, I did send a check to the tax people, and I hope it doesn't bounce. The city should not be able to tax us ole retired people.

                I went to the chicken salad store yesterday and got some chicken salad for our lunch. We had Pizza available for supper, yes it was a frozen pizza and all I had to do was read the instructions, preheat the oven and insert the pizza. Well, I needed to remove it from the oven and cut it into pieces. Yep, there is always a lot of work for us ole people.

                Today, Sunday, we are told that we will have some ribs for our supper. A good neighbor and friend will be smoking the ribs, and they will bring us some for supper. Wow, we will not starve today because there are good people who are willing to help ole people.

                I guess I should stop and allow you to rest after all this information. We hope you have a good day and please stay safe in all you do.

Don the Ford

May today be better than your best day, but not as good as tomorrow.