ironshield in #hive-155221 • 15 hours agoWe Are Alive! September 22nd, 2023 Busy Busy Busy!We're down to the final days - the bus is back in the driveway and I'm finishing up some yard work as we get ready to rest for a day.  ready for the big journey! We addressed the battery issue, repaired lights, tested out the new brake lines and installed six (!!!) new tires.  lironshield in #hive-155221 • 3 days agoGrateful for So Much: Daily Life in PreparationAs we get ready for the High Holy Day and prepare for our journey south for Sukkot, there is much to do. We are practicing getting our family in order to make this annual series…ironshield in #hive-155221 • 4 days agoWe Are Alive! September 19th, 2023 Tacklebox MedikitEver since our illness last year while we were camping, we have been much more careful about illnesses. This year we are bringing our entire medical supply with us - and…ironshield in #hive-155221 • 5 days agoWe Are Alive! September 18th, 2023 Bus RepairsIt's been slow going, but little by little the repairs are getting done. Spending time at this massive garage, I've beeironshield in #hive-155221 • 6 days agoWe Are Alive! September 17th, 2013. Apple Harvest!Today we harvested the appkes from our tree! This is the first year we were actually able to fet any apples as the squirrels were stealing them. ![](ironshield in #hive-155221 • 6 days agoWe Are Alive! September 16th, 2023 Making a Joyful Noise!We Celebrated the Holy Day of Turuah, also called "Feast of Trumpets". The great King will someday return on this day and we anticipate it with shouting, banging and the TRUMPET blast! ![](ironshield in #hive-155221 • 8 days agoWe Are Alive! September 15th, 2023 TRUMPETSTonight marks the beginning of the Holy Day of Turuah or "shouting" or TRUMPETS! We brought in some of our fall harvest, including our tomatoes. They're looking pretty good…ironshield in #hive-155221 • 9 days agoWe Are Alive! September 14th, 2023 In the ShopAfter getting the bus started, it's time to take it to the shop. I'm letting the professionals do some basic maintenance. New brake lines, fluids, lights, etc. Might even get…ironshield in #hive-155221 • 9 days agoWe Are Alive! September 13th, 2023 Getting ReadyIn preparation for our trip down south, we purchased a new canopy since we lost our old one last year. There was a massive wind storm that lifted it off the ground and destroyed…ironshield in #hive-155221 • 11 days agoWe Are Alive! Tuesday, September 12th, 2023 Butterflies, Cupcakes and a BUS!It's been a busy day already! We are hatching butterflies and they are beginning to hatch! We release them into the wiironshield in #hive-155221 • 12 days agoWe Are Alive! September 11th, 2023 Family Birthday PartyWe visited family for Moses' birthday. When mom brought out the special gift, he said "wow... bike!" ![](ironshield in #hive-155221 • 13 days agoWe Are Alive! September 10th, 2023 LawnAfter resting yesterday, we're starting this week out with some over-due yard work. It's been a busy day getting the lawn back under control. ![](ironshield in #hive-155221 • 13 days agoWe Are Alive! September 9th, 2023 Bus Ride to Birthday PartyIt's Papa's birthday today. He's is turning 93! After a restful day, we gathered the children and powered up the bus.ironshield in #hive-155221 • 15 days agoWe Are Alive! September 8th, 2023 Bus Ride: Video InsideThe big moment had arrived. I successfully started the bus with the new starter I had installed. Now was the real test: will it start again after diner? This is the moment of "VROOOM".ironshield in #hive-155221 • 16 days agoWe Are Alive! September 7th, 2023 Successful Install!It's been quite a day! We got the bus started!!!! After removing the old starter (after much effort) I called it a niironshield in #hive-155221 • 16 days agoWe are Alive! September 6th, 2023 Got the Starter Out!I finally did it! I managed to get the old starter out of the bus for a replacement! It's been a mystery, but at least part of it has been solved! 
