Category Archives: Working Around House

Monday Has Arrived And We Have An Empty Calendar!

Yesterday I had many flashbacks to mt wonderful father.  He was a man’s man! He passed way too early at 63 years old in 1970.  I often wish I could talk to him again and thank him for the lessons … Continue reading

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Friday And We Returned Home!

We were up at the crack of dawn, 5:45 am when Gunnar, the four-year-old human rooster,  decided to have a solo morning concert. Gunnar, the morning’s reality TV star, sounded like a rooster, and I intercepted him on his way … Continue reading

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One Last Day In The Garden!

It’s not quite 1950s music, but it certainly captures the essence of the last few days. We’ve spent 6-8 hours a day tending to our various gardens, and one entire day was dedicated solely to the front yard. I always … Continue reading

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Work Work Work Work! I Thought We Were Retired!

OMG, the day started without us!  How can this be? We were up early and examined the outside temperature. Since it was under 70 degrees, we huddled by the fire. After it got above 70 degrees, we went to Home … Continue reading

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Friday Has Arrived And We Are Ready!

I had difficulty sleeping last night because I was going for a blood test at 10:00 am, so I decided to study to ensure I passed.   Mary got me up early, had me shower, and changed my underwear; she said, … Continue reading

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Off To The Elks Between Errands!

We had a mission today, with a ton of errands to tackle. We rushed into the shower, dressed, and did a ready aim fire! The day started with a splash; hopefully, the rest will be less eventful! Before we headed … Continue reading

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It Be Monday, A New Week And 205 Days Until Christmas!

It’s Monday morning, so it’s time to listen to one of my favorite songs from the 1950s. Today’s pick is  Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White by Perez Prado, released in 1955. In 1955 I was in the sixth grade … Continue reading

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The Recovery Process Begins!

We woke up bright and early, driven by an unknown force, almost on autopilot. After sharing a cup of coffee with Robin, she headed out around 9:00 AM. While Mary stayed inside to do the laundry, I decided to spend … Continue reading

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Does It Ever Stop???

As my amazing mother would often say, “I’m busier than a fart in a whirlwind!”  Today was one of those days!  We started at 6:00 am and finally hit the sack at 11:30 pm. We checked the trap, and Bunny … Continue reading

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Friday Was Busy!

Joe and Bob came over this morning to finish removing and replacing the solar system panels and repairing the attached points. The work went easy for them as they were high on the learning curve. Each attach point was removed … Continue reading

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