Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Maria log day 16 October 7, 2017, Saturday

Saturday, October 7, 2017, Day 16

At least in our area, things are beginning to settle down to - not "normal" but something. What is "normal" now. Every day brings a new definition of "normal" as one crisis fades and folds in to the next.

The gas crisis seems to be over. The long lines and armed military guards are gone. We can drive right up to the pump and get as much gas as we can pay for. More bank branches are opening, slowly easing the cash crunch. For availability - especially fresh food and vegetables - is still an issue. Communication is slim-to-none, although I was able to talk to our #2 son Steve on a borrowed cell phone over a shaky unstable Wi-fi network. (That was today's Best Moment.)

The latest crisis for horse owners is feed grain. We are so fortunate (AGAIN!) to have our horses in such a wonderful place. We just fenced and opened one new pasture and we have three more available when we can get the materials. Some horse owners, in fact most, don't have that luxury. They are completely dependent on grain and hay, neither of which is available.

The other issue for the horses is shade. Most of the trees are stripped bare. They are beginning to bud and leaf out but for now there is no shade. Fortunately it is October. The days are shorter and the evenings cooler. Midday however is still brutal.

Water, or the lack thereof is still an issue. the latest rumor is the Guajataca Dam will be fixed and water back on either Monday or in two weeks. Place your bets here.


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