Details, details

It occurs to me that I didn't mention that Jerry will be managing this ranch--we don't own it (more's the pity). The owner wanted someone to live on site, so we're all moving to the trailer. Since there's a limit to my wifely generosity, we're only staying until school starts again in the fall. We're hoping an arrangement can be reached by then that allows Jerry to manage the ranch more... remotely. Since he's perfectly suited for this job, I can't imagine why anyone wouldn't bend over backward to keep him! :)

The Scoop on the Elk Ranch

Here's the scoop:

1) We're keeping our house in town because we only plan to be away for the summer and because we're still changing out all the windows and siding on it. And because we might sleep here every once in a while if we're here late working on it.

2) I'm keeping my job because, frankly, the elk ranch barely pays enough for a single guy to live on. We're indulging Jerry's hobby more than supporting his career, here, but there is the chance this will look good on a small business loan application someday.... :) I'll be commuting. Anyone know of any good books-on-tape?

3) We're living in a three-bedroom, 45-foot trailer that has been around since before I was born (I think). Here's a picture:

The "master" bedroom is behind the closest window (on the far right) and there are bunk beds in the pull-out and an identical pull-out on the other side. The bathroom is in the hallway (literally) between the boys' rooms and the kitchen. It's not much, but at least now it's clean. :)

4) And here's why we're doing it:





They raise phesants, kittens, and little girls there, too. :) Oh, and Jerry gets to shoot as many rock chucks as he can spot. :):)

We're changing wards, which is sad, but we plan to be back before school starts. Jerry, like Tom Sawyer, is willing to be very generous if anyone wants to come out for a chore tour.... :)