Usually Eric's tree season starts in Septebmer. Over the past few years we've hit some major bumps in the road. I will not go into it. If you want the full scoop, feel free to talk to Eric; but I hope you have several hours and a few beers! Ha.
Anyway, we haven't begun to cut or anything yet this year. Yesterday Eric got in touch with someone that wants 100 bundles at the end of today. That's 1,000 trees. Obviously we said yes. We need the money. However, we have nothing done. So, it has to get done, TODAY.
This morning, we are all going out in the woods! Eric, Kennedi, Lauren and I are "suiting up" to hit the swamp. Luckily for me I have to leave the woods at 10 to go to my parents and to a benefit.
I have always avoided going out into the swamp. Usually I help with tying the twine and counting things out. I am not cut out for physical labor. That is why God gave me a brain. I can't do physical stuff. But, in order to do this mini-contract, I'm willing to do anything. Lauren and Kennedi and all ready to help haul trees and apparently so am I. I have real doubts about how helpful I will be. Eric is practically giddy with the thought. I am not. But hey, what are you going to do? This needs to be done. We need the money.
So, here we are, 7:15 on a Sunday morning, heading out into the swap. What a family bonding experience. Go ahead, laugh it up. I would be if it weren't so damn sad.... ha ha ha. Oh, by the way, Madelyn is at a sleep over, or we'd be hauling her with too...
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