Category Archives: Working Around House

T-1 And Counting

Posted on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 by Paul

Before I tell Mary something important, I take both her hands in mine. That way, she can’t hit me with them. Say what? What is T-1 and counting mean?  Check in tomorrow and find out!  Today the three of us … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining Out, Family, Food and Wine, Working Around House | Leave a comment

Saturday Was A Mixed Blessing! Work And Fun!

Posted on Saturday, July 24, 2021 by Paul

We have enough youth. How about a Fountain of Smart? We are having a party tonight, so we were up and at it early, going through the house attempting to make everything at least presentable.  We worked on the patio … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Food and Wine, Friends, Gardening, Working Around House | Leave a comment

TGIF!

Posted on Friday, July 23, 2021 by Paul

I have a lot of growing up to do. I realized that the other day inside my fort. NOT FAIR!!  Mary gets to take a day off from work and go to work, leaving me behind up to my keester … Continue reading →

Posted in Working Around House | Leave a comment

Work Work Work! I Am, Thinking About Going Back To Work So I Can Rest!

Posted on Thursday, July 22, 2021 by Paul

The worst part about working for the department of unemployment is when you get fired you still have to show up the next day. We worked from 6:00 AM until past sunset without with a one hour break when we … Continue reading →

Posted in Working Around House | Leave a comment

We Have More Storage!!!

Posted on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 by Paul

In 1919, a storage tank full of molasses in Boston exploded, causing a flood that killed 21 people. I guess you could call it the Boston Molassacre. I bet you thought I made it up! The Great Molasses Flood, also … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and Wine, Working Around House | Leave a comment

Things Are Starting To Take Shape

Posted on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 by Paul

I’m skeptical of anyone who tells me they do yoga every day. That’s a bit of a stretch. We started early and worked ALL day!  I didn’t take a single picture!  I worked in the office most of the day … Continue reading →

Posted in Just Us, Working Around House | Leave a comment

Hear The Cement Pour?

Posted on Monday, July 19, 2021 by Paul

From how high can you drop an egg onto a concrete floor without breaking it? Higher than you would think, the structural integrity of a well laid concrete floor renders it virtually indestructible towards an incoming egg, even at terminal velocity. … Continue reading →

Posted in Just Us, Working Around House | Leave a comment

We Worked Twelve Hours On Sunday!

Posted on Sunday, July 18, 2021 by Paul

  We attacked the kitchen and it was a chore. We had boxes and boxes of things plus we had to decide which “everyday” dishes, plates, and other kitchen essentials we would use.  Mary had prettier things so we naturally … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Working Around House | Leave a comment

Serious Backyard Work Begins Today!

Posted on Saturday, July 17, 2021 by Paul

What do you get when you drain a hot tub full of clowns?  Several gallons of laughing stock. Today we attack the kitchen, so we can begin to cook at home again.  At 8:00 AM sharp, the guys show up … Continue reading →

Posted in Dancing, Food and Wine, Friends, Working Around House | Leave a comment

Progress Was Made! It’s Beginning To Look Like A House!

Posted on Friday, July 16, 2021 by Paul

The CEO of IKEA was elected Prime Minister in Sweden. He should have his cabinet together by the end of the weekend. So I get up and look at the den/kitchen and go immediately back to bed.  Well, immediately was … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining Out, Family, Food and Wine, Working Around House | Comments Off on Progress Was Made! It’s Beginning To Look Like A House!