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Gary and Susan's Backyard Flood

Crazy weather these days!

http://youtu.be/kjrw7u0HlyA

Gary, that looks awfully close to your patio!

Mom

Friday's Frustration

We have a new phone. I have been debating quite awhile on an upgrade but finally took the plunge. The GPS feature was a big pull. I had a heck of a time getting my contacts transferred. In fact it did not happen until this morning after going online on the laptop and getting it figured out. So anyone who sent a message yesterday...I really did not know who you were because I only had a phone number to identify you. But I did know today Peggy...who had snow on the ground in Carson City NV!!!

We had a few showers yesterday but really not enough to put much in the rain barrel. I do believe I planted the hosta's correctly...at least they are looking pretty good today.

We visited the local cemeteries to place some flowers there. I have missed many years but when we are here we do get it done. They have to share though because I do not get one for each of them.

At the Jefferson cemetery

And at the Catholic Cemetery. Mom is there too ...wink, wink

This is my paternal grandmother. She died at 25 so I never met her and I am sure there has not been flowers on her grave for many decades. She gave birth to a mighty fine guy who was my daddy and she would have been very proud of him. He died young as well . He was 33.

Different kind of Day Thursday

 We had no plans for the day other than an appointment at the lumber yard to look at windows. It ended up feeling like one of those days you are led around by your nose. Jason called and offered his help in getting the 6 mil moisture block laid down in the crawl space. With the two of them working on it it did not take long. It helps tremendously having that plastic surface down there. Now it isn't so unpleasant to go down there and it makes it a lot less dirty too. We were just finishing up with that project when the lumberyard in Grimes called to tell us we could pick up the pocket doors. So we borrow Leo's pickup and head for Grimes. We drove through some terrific downpours but did not get a drop at home. We came back through Boone picked up some Hostas at Jason's,went to supper with Jason and Laura came on home and planted hosta's...Had a very full day.
We desperately need rain. My rain barrel is very near the bottom. Last year I did not have to use city water on my plants even once but most likely will have to this year. 

Windows and a party

Today we go talk windows. Big decision. We need 4. Needing only 4 we might go top of the line. Things are starting to come together.
We have been invited to a gathering Sunday evening. I am ready to meet up with old friends. Too much work makes one old and crotchety.
later...

Electrical entrance

Yesterday was a big day...started early and went late. Butch changed the electrical entrance into the house. I helped. If one has never been involved in such a deal you might not know how extensive this deal is but we now have an updated electrical entrance and I am glad we only had to do this once. Today Butch is finishing hooking up what is necessary to carry on with the project.

This is the one I wanted to make. We had to enlarge the hole. 

One of the casualties of the project was a wrens nest. It was in the very top of the part that sticks above the roof. I said I helped. I didn't say I knew what all these things are called. Butch had to disturb the nest and the 7 eggs within. This pained him no end.
 So today we went to Bomgaars and bought a wren house. We put the old nest in the new wren house but have serious doubts this will work. But we are trying. Also years ago when we lived on vine street we had a wren house made from a clay flower pot on the back porch that was used every year. So we also fashioned a clay pot wren house. Maybe between their two choices they will choose to move into one of their new digs.

Keri made Butch a pecan pie this weekend. Here is a picture of what remains. It was delicious as always. 

Arkansas Nightlife

At Bill and Jo Brooker's Place

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