So what did we get done!! Well after the new flooring in Ossumer, I stained all the decking, while Rick mowed, we trimmed trees, painted the soffit on the gazebo, laid a new outdoor carpet in there, dragged out all the 'stuff' that landed in there during the house renos last fall, and organized it in the storage barns, weeded the flower beds, and washed the siding on the house. Wow thank heavens we are retired where did we ever find the time to do all of this when we were still working. The weather has not been very cooperative while we were plowing our way through the outside chore list, so we did all of this ducking between showers and rain days.
It has been raining non stop today, and we sure got a lot of rain. Thank heavens it wasn't 'snow' or we would be buried. It has been raining almost daily now for over a week, and the weather report is showing that it won't be letting up until the weekend. Come on summer, we have company coming (Donna and Ralph and Buck and Jeannie)-we need sunshine!!! I'm thankful tho that we are not getting what Tampa and other areas are getting. Rivers overflowing etc.
Yesterday Rick got busy, and installed 30 amp hookups for RVs. We already have a dump station, and water hookup is not a problem. So if any of you are ever out this way let us know- we have 2.5 acres and your welcome to stay a spell.
Last evening I ran across town and snatched Miss Hannah Grace up for a visit and a sleep over here at our place. We enjoy having her and she is such a good little girl. We stopped for ice cream on the way home.
Of course she is very good at sharing with her favorite puppers-
Hannah can always count on Tucker to clean her face up for her after enjoying ice cream.
Today we girls did our nails (toes and fingers)..made homemade fish cakes, and two shepherds pies. Hannah wanted to bake sweets today..but I quickly informed her you can't bake when its raining, as things won't rise properly. It was just a little white lie from a tired gramma. Hannah's momma came for her shortly after five and I sent them both home with supper for the family. Since then I've been catching up on blogs, and watching the devastating flooding news from the US on TV. I hope and pray Debby loses her strength, dissipates and leaves you all alone. Rick had his ordered blood work today, even tho our Dr is out on vacation for the next 3 weeks. Hopefully they find his results and don't lose them like they did mine. I'm still not 100% feeling well yet but am still hoping for a full recovery.
This weekend we plan to hop in Ossumer, and head up country to the cottage and try get caught up on the outside chores up there.
Take care all be safe out there and remember
Home is where you park it
My you have been busy..slow down it will still be there tomorrow!!!!
ReplyDeleteReading about all those chores made me tired! Sounds like you had a nice girls' time with Hannah.
ReplyDeleteI love the Gramma excuse...good one!
ReplyDeletegreat excuse there Gramma!..sounds like you are feeling better!?
ReplyDeleteYou two are always up to something. I am sure Hannah has a wonderful time every time you two are together.
ReplyDeleteNo wonder you haven't been feeling well - slow down, quit even!
ReplyDeleteSpend more great times with your granddaughter, that looked like a lot of fun.
Gah! You guys have way too much energy for me. Tired just reading about it.
ReplyDeleteTUcker must be a handy dog to have around. I bet you use him to wash your dishes. :c)
ReplyDeleteLotsa work with those properties, now I remember once again why we sold ours, whew !!!
ReplyDeleteFeeling lousy and still accomplishing all of that work required a lot of rigor. Good on you.
ReplyDeleteWe are also looking forward to summer here on the 'wet' coast. It has been a most unusual spring. Can't say I ever recall a spring that has been this cool and wet - and for such a long period of time.
I read your post yesterday but then I got too busy to comment. I really don;t think we are suppose to be this busy in our lives!! After all we aren't making soap from scratch, doing laundry in a tub....
ReplyDeleteHope you have a relaxing weekend....just sit and enjoy. Glad to hear you are feeling a bit better.
Need some of that rain out here in Wyoming. It doesn't rain much out here.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds as though you both are back in very good shape, if not totally where you want to be. Your industry is inspiring! Take care and hope you have a great Canada Day weekend!
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