The log cabin is now drained with antifreeze in the sink and toilet. The outside hose is drained and under the porch. And the cabin heater is turned on low. Since it is a warm, sunny day, I don't expect it to come on very soon. I also put the fire grate over by the rock and covered the woodpile. But if the log cabin gets cleaned out and there is any spare tarp, it could use more of a cover.
Yet to be done before winter:
- Change the filter in the pumphouse. There is a new one under the stairs.
- Plug in the heater and heat tape in the pumphouse.
- Take the screens off the sliding doors.
And look around and see if there is anything else outside to go inside. I left some chairs on the porch for Jennifer and Ron's visit.
If anyone is here and reconnects the outside hose, please be sure to disconnect it. That is a special, expensive faucet that drains itself but can freeze if a hose is connected.
When I leave I will open the 2 drains in the bedroom closet and leave the faucets open. So don't panic if you walk in and the water is off.
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Good work! I can do the rest 10/15 and try to sort through some of the log cabin stuff also, like remove some of the nesting material. Once it's cleaned out we could leave Juan and Al in there overnight as rodent guard dogs.
ReplyDeleteRodent guard dogs! HA! Alpacino has a big heart. I am sure he will end up cuddling the rodents to keep 'em warm
ReplyDeleteJane, Given how you love mice, I hope you don't find any live rodents in the log cabin. Too bad you won't have Al there to help root any out.
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