Reverend Ref +

CLEANING DAY

Today was the big cleaning day here in Sheridan. Not as many people showed up as I had originally hoped for; but we had a core of good people, and that was great. Trees were pruned, leaves were raked, the inside of the church building was dusted and removed of all flies (they'll be back, it's a daily battle out here in cattle country), flower beds were taken care of, the lawn was mowed, I edged the grass that had grown out 6" or more over the sidewalk, Mrs. Ref cleaned out the bbq pit, The Kid hauled unneeded bricks around, two trees were cut down and one tree/bush-thing that looked like it belonged in Hades was removed, the lower limbs on a pine tree were cut back, and multiple trips in multiple rigs were made to the dump.

Then lunch was served. We cooked hotdogs on the newly cleaned grill (according to one long-time parishioner, this was the first time in 30 years it had been used), also had chili (chili dogs -- yummmm), salad, pop, chocolate milk, and ice cream bars for dessert. After which, everyone loaded up their shovels and rakes and implements of destruction and headed home.

I took a nap while Mrs. Ref continued to trim some bush-type things to her liking. Then she and The Kid went down to Denny's Gun Shop to rent a couple of movies (small town Montana, remember . . .). When they got back, I cleaned up the kitchen while Mrs. Ref took my place on the couch where she remains at the moment.

And now, friends, I must go do my official Man Of The House duty and find some leftovers to eat. Maybe another chili dog . . .