Wow! I had the most amazing day today. I am nesting big time, I can feel it - so I got a lot of things done! The bus looks really amazing and clean right now, and I have been debating on keeping it and turning it into an actual off-the-grid RV when the motorcycle and car sell. I drew up some plans the other day and I have a lot of ideas. There is enough room to put in a bathtub, toilet, two 150 gallon tanks (waste & fresh), a sink, stove & oven, and new counter, tiled & raised floors for storage, two bench seats up front, a closet with refrigerator and other storage, a library in the back (changing my bed into two converting benches), seat belts for the wee one, a wood fireplace, and a deck and solar panels on the roof. This project would be super manageable with the money I will be getting for the car and motorcycle, and there would still be plenty of space for the girls to sleep in. I have been thinking about taking my car & motorcycle up to Portland just so they sell. The money is truly lacking down here, unfortunately.
I cleaned my friend's house today, took a bath (finally), and did my laundry in town. I went into the Natural Food store and they told me that they hear about Bernard all of the time now. I am glad he is so well loved! He is definitely unique. I called Bill (the new owner) today, and he had so many good things to say. Bernard acclimated to the other geese, ducks, and chickens, and has only had one issue with another male there. He handled it pretty well, but the male duck (I believe) didn't want him to go into his coop. Bernard didn't fight or anything, he just waited until he let him pass. Bernard & Lucy also go to their coops before the sun sets, without being corralled over to it. He is such a good goose! He is apparently the head watch animal now, and any time there is trouble with a wild animal in the area, he lets everyone know with his loud scream, and they all chime in. I think that is truly amazing - he has adapted to his new home so well. The BEST update I received was that Bernard adopted 10 little ducklings, and is taking an interest in 12 more that are about to be released. He doesn't let anyone near them, except for Lucy of course. I am so proud of him! He really needed this role, being the kind of goose that he is. He is also mating with Lucy pretty often now, so that also makes me very happy. I feel REALLY good about the home I put him in. Really good. He is living an even better life than he was with me. He has a huge purpose, and maybe soon he will have wee ones of his own. I get to see him on Thursday, so I am really excited to visit him in his new life. :)
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