Now I didn't expect it to be particularly easy but DAMN cutting down trees is hard work - and yes it takes a lot of time. Its fair to say I ache all over.
ALL.
OVER.
But I have made some money and taken down a bunch of trees so all in all I am feeling quite proud of myself. It was actually more of a pain than I expected given that a number of trees are pretty close to the train line and I absolutely cannot risk any of them falling onto the tracks - that would be a disaster for real - but I am doing it bit by bit and I reckon I will make enough to maybe improve my housing situation. I mean there is nothing wrong with the hotel but it is a hotel and I want a place of my own. I do have my eye on a temporary solution that is still more permanent than present but I wont say anymore until its a done deal.
Before
After
The main thing of course is that the financial pressure is off for a while - I currently have twenty thousand dollars to my name and that will last me until the crop comes in, I will cut down more trees as well while I am waiting.
AND
I am still vexed about the house on my property I spoke to Clark about it last night while I was ordering a beer and he was evasive just like everyone else so I pushed him on it a bit and he snapped. He made it clear I should drop the subject and not ask anymore questions before storming off to his office behind the reception desk. I'm torn I really am. I mean I don't want to alienate the town, BUT, it IS on my property so I am sure I should own it.
A big part of me is saying let it go but, again, it's on my property so why shouldn't I be living there instead of paying for a hotel room every night?.
I think I will try Betty at town hall again maybe in a few days and see if I can get anywhere with her. Anyway land issues aside I am feeling pretty good. I have cleared out some space and made enough cash that I can stop worrying and I took a wander a few days back and there is definitely room for me to expand once I am in a better position financially. There is a good sized field next door and its also within easy reach of the saw mill - I just have to hope no-one else comes along and buys it from under me.
I think I will wrap it up now and head out for a bite to eat and maybe a beer at the hotel bar if Clark is still serving me. I am only half joking there by the way - he was plenty upset and I really don't know why.
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