Category Archives: Working Around House

No Rest For The Wicked!

Posted on Saturday, July 10, 2021 by Paul

I don’t want to brag, but I do speak a little Latin. I’m not fluent, but I’m sure I could get by if I ever went there. Today would have been Sue’s 70th birthday.  Thanks to the many people who … Continue reading →

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Unpacking Begins; We Be Busy!

Posted on Thursday, July 8, 2021 by Paul

I put my grandma on speed dial. I call that Instagram. We didn’t begin to move until 6:00 AM; Mary worked upstairs until her Zoom meeting, and I finished off the lights in the ceiling except that I bought 2700 … Continue reading →

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The Big Day (Part 1) Has Arrived!

Posted on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 by Paul

Never laugh at your girlfriends’ choices… your one of them. The packers and movers finally arrived at 9:30 AM, and they have a load of work to do.  I plan to take Scout the Wonder Dog to Casa Valencia, so … Continue reading →

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It’s A Holiday And We Worked!

Posted on Monday, July 5, 2021 by Paul

All of my fingers were injured in the 4th of July fireworks. My closest friends say that they can’t count on me anymore. We beat the rooster up this morning!  I headed to Casa Valencia to hang up the chandelier … Continue reading →

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1/2 Work; 1/2 Play; Celebrate All Day!

Posted on Sunday, July 4, 2021 by Paul

The only bakery I loved at the 4th of July carnival was selling pastries with stars and stripes. Others were just un-pastry-otic. The morning started as usual: work, work, work!   Mary worked inside, and I tackled the garage.  Mary has … Continue reading →

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We Worked All Day

Posted on Saturday, July 3, 2021 by Paul

I worked in the woods as a lumberjack, but I couldn’t hack it, so they gave me the ax. Mary worked inside, and I worked in the garage.  She did come out and go through four cabinets of goodies.  I … Continue reading →

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Work And Play, A Plan For The Day!

Posted on Friday, July 2, 2021 by Paul

I don’t like to complain about the customer service of any business, but I didn’t appreciate being pushed over by the stockbroker when I asked him to check my balance. Bright and early, I was off the Casa Valencia to … Continue reading →

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When Will It Stop???

Posted on Thursday, July 1, 2021 by Paul

I got a new pair of gloves today, but they’re both lefts which, on the one hand, is great, but on the other, it’s just not right. Up at 6:00 AM and in the garage at 6:30 AM working away.  … Continue reading →

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Dentist And Pre-Packing; A Full Day!

Posted on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 by Paul

People who take care of chickens are literally chicken tenders. We were up at the crack of dawn since I had to be with the dentist at 8:30 AM sharp.  Dr. Annie has me for four hours of pain and … Continue reading →

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Work Never Stops!

Posted on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 by Paul

Whiteboards are remarkable! Well, we are making progress.  We landed at Casa Valencia at 9:00 AM just in time for the measuring guy to show up; we are getting window treatments on the back and side of the house.  At … Continue reading →

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