Karanleaf's SS Journal "Life Building on the Gravy Ranch"

[Okiemommy]

oh! and

 

[karanleaf]

Thanks Okie I didn't know you were on here either. Back at ya I have cruised here a few times over this last year but not posted much. But You know how I am when I get started

And thanks for Greenthumb

Karan

 

[Beekissed]

Green thumb? Do tell, Karan! Can always use growing advice.....

 

[Okiemommy]

You're welcome! Tis true! Tis True!

Go Karan, Go!!!

 

[karanleaf]

Ok now for the next group of the Monster list::::

31. Gold or silver? both
32. Would you ever go bungee-jumping? Yes
33. Do you like dressing up? Once in a while
34. Would you rather be short or tall? I am just right For a short person
35. Do you enjoy reading? at times
36. What book are you reading now? Plant books on Herbal gardening
37. Favorite books? Self Sufficient Living
38. What was the last movie you saw? X-Men Wolverine Origin
39. Favorite movies? Quiggely Down Under
40. Do you sleep with a stuffed animal? No a Stuffed DH (after dinner or a late night Milk Shake )
41. What is your sign? Aries
42. What are your personality traits? Straight forward, Procrastination, (trying to get over that one) truthful, down to earth, Family orientated, Animal lover
43. What's your biggest fear? Not getting my house built
44. Would you ever have cosmetic surgery? Yes to remove about 15 lbs of a spare tire
45. Future child's name? Grandchild
46. Favorite foods? Fresh
47. Chocolate or vanilla? Vanilla
48. Do you like to drive fast? Only if I'm in a hurry
49. Storms - cool or scary? Cool

Ok now for the photos of the building of the Greenhouse.
DH and GS Noah putting together the hoops DH bent

Shows how the hoops and framing was done, The Venting system was the biggest expense item of the build. The Gravel was a mountain that was moved in by wheelbarrow and shovel. I can actually say my DH can make a mole hill out of a mountain

DH attaching the greenhouse plastic covering.

Here is DH putting together the floor for the storage/utility room.

DH and FIL putting the walls up.

The roof is done and they had started on the metal siding.

Inside view facing south. The front door area. Tomato plants that are up at 2 weeks.

Facing the North wall. Same tomato starts 9 weeks later. This years crop.

This winters view of it glowing in the dark.

DH and I had both thought about greenhouse but had not talked with each other about it until a year ago last winter. We should of done this 10 years ago. We are both loving it. I am hoping I can retire from the Sheriff's Department a year or 2 after we have our house built.

Well I will end this for tonight, need a shower an full nights rest.
Next post I will show our horses the spoiled things that they are..

Karan

 

[Blackbird]

Karan, your greenhouse is very impressive, I think I could live and die there! I love it!

 

[DrakeMaiden]

I like the attached storage to your greenhouse. I bet that comes in handy.

 

[karanleaf]

Yes the Storageroom comes in very handy. But like most storage area it needs cleaned out Dh is going to put me a deep utility sink in there

Karan

 

[karanleaf]

And the Monster List continues

50. Do you like to dance? When I get the chance
51. Do you do drugs? Just the ones the Dr. says I have to take.
52. Do you smoke? Nope quit 21 years ago
53. What do you think of people who smoke? They need to think of others before they light up..
54. Do you drink? Once in a while I had a Margarita with Dinner tonight
55. Favorite drink? Amaretto on the rocks
56. Do you think men and women could ever be just friends without wanting each other? Well yes
57. Do you eat the stems of broccoli? if they are young enough
58. If you could have any job you wanted, what would it be? My Greenhouse.
59. What's your "type"? the man on the horse.

60. Do you bite your nails? Uhh No I play in the dirt & Compost
61. Any siblings? yes and they do too
62. What movies have you cried in? I don't remember
63. Do you believe in God? Yes and I thank him for all I enjoy every day
64. Did you ever cry over a guy/girl? Yes I am Human
65. Have you ever stolen anything? When I was very young
66. Do you procrastinate? I will tell ya later
67. Do you believe in fate? Yes
68. Who's your favorite Sesame Street character? Don't have one
69. Do you organize your CD's? NO


1st we got Queenie she is half Morgan and Quarter horseShe is 13.4 hands high Just a tiny bit taller than a pony. She is now18yrs old. This is Noah he was brushing her mane this last Jan.


And Her daughter Lil Star she is 7 years old. She is 14.2 hands high Her sire was Fantastic Skip Great grand son of 2 Eyed Jack ( a Quarter Horse) She is pouting in this picture.


Then I was given a Saddle Bred Mare from an old Gentleman named Kendall Johnson. Her name was Star. Since she came from Iowa I renamed her Iowa Star. Now I call her Big Sis. she is 17yrs and 15.4 hands high.. I use a bucket, or stump or bumper to get in the saddle on her. Us short people have our ways.

Mr. Johnson had been having more trouble after his hip surgery and didn't feel he could care for her any more. When I went up to look at her she put her head on my shoulder . Well DH knew then she was coming home with us. She is my best buddy

Then came Annie she is Arabian, Mustang and quarter horse mix. I got her for DH on his BD 3 years ago. She is a very fast horse. I think she would make a good barrel racer.


Well I will stop there as I am very tired. Need some sleep

Karan

 

[Lovechooks]

Now that is a wicked greenhouse! I love it! Your obviously very horticulturally clever.