Bees, Bullets, Beans

Today was more stocking of the homestead.  We went to the local grocery store and I was able to stock up on a few things on my list:

flour
yeast
sugar
beans
rice
boullion
vitamins
I did my regular shopping too, spending way too much money for little return ;-(
I also stopped at a local store and purchased seven boxes of 12 ga. shells.  That was all they had. ;-(
I had hoped to buy a case or two, but that will mean a trip into the BIG TOWN 50 miles away.
Dove season starts soon...(next weekend).

Came home to put everything up, and will work on putting up more pears and jelly tonight.

I was very shocked at the high prices of everything, and the apparent non availability of standard items like Motrin and Tylenol.  Seems it is "supposed" to be a nation wide thing, as most name brand meds have been recalled or manufacturing has been halted.  I wonder why?  The pharmacist said they were told shipments wouldn't be resumed until the Winter.  I ended up purchasing a store brand of Motrin and Bendadry which my medicine box was lacking. 

Other than fuel, which I have left up to PH to procure, I feel in pretty good shape.  As well as, I can be with the time, money and resources I have.  I am about at my storage limits living in 360 sq feet.  No more room...

I have been anxious to add a bee hive to our property.  It's been in my plans for about 10 years, but I don't know how to start.  We have several wild hives in our area, as bees are prolific around here.  We had a swarm earlier this year on one of the trees.  PH is worried about keeping bees due to the killer bees in the area.  Until he changes his mind, I will remain in the research stage, and purchase my honey from a local, homeschooling friend.

My "plan" for this weekend (other than canning) is to start work on my hoop coop for my 20 chicks arriving next week.  We also need to get our other wood stove from the town house, as well as, a few odds and ends (fridge, shelves, box, curtains, and pot rack).