Saturday, June 16
Ethan's Nana Phone
Ethan likes his Nana phone because the best messages come from Nana! Ethan is spending the weekend with Papa Jason and Nana.Friday, June 15
Appointment in Ames
Butch had an appointment in Ames yesterday for a laser treatment on his eye. It seems about 10% of people who have cataracts removed have to later have this treatment and wouldn't you know Butch is one of them. They said it was a simple procedure and in fact it seemed to be. It sure did not take long and the Wolfe clinic in Ames seems like a very well run facility. I made an appointment for a prelim on getting my cataracts removed. July 2nd is my appt.
We stopped in Lowes afterwards and were disappointed in the Ames store. Their selection was very limited on nearly everything we seemed to have an interest in obtaining. We did pick up $200 plus worth of stuff but that is never hard to do. What we needed most were items Butch needs to get started on wiring and we have most of that now
We stopped in Lowes afterwards and were disappointed in the Ames store. Their selection was very limited on nearly everything we seemed to have an interest in obtaining. We did pick up $200 plus worth of stuff but that is never hard to do. What we needed most were items Butch needs to get started on wiring and we have most of that now
Wednesday, June 13
Oak Flooring Fizzles
It seems that as soon as people find out there is a bit of work involved to attaining this "free" oak flooring they are no longer interested. We have had 6 inquiries but no takers as yet. So plan B is to go ahead and take it up ourselves and then set a price of $200 plus . It would still be a bargain.
Butch started on the electrical while I put together one of his favorite meals as a reward. Pot roast. Also got my early morning walk in and did 3 loads of laundry.
Daily watering of plants and flowers is also necessary to keep everything alive but I imagine many of you are in the same boat on that one.
My friend Sherri who runs a daycare had a post on Facebook that really made me chuckle. "Cleaning house with children in it, is like brushing your teeth while eating oreos." Every mother I know understands that one completely!
Butch started on the electrical while I put together one of his favorite meals as a reward. Pot roast. Also got my early morning walk in and did 3 loads of laundry.
Daily watering of plants and flowers is also necessary to keep everything alive but I imagine many of you are in the same boat on that one.
My friend Sherri who runs a daycare had a post on Facebook that really made me chuckle. "Cleaning house with children in it, is like brushing your teeth while eating oreos." Every mother I know understands that one completely!
Gary and Susan's Summer Vacation 2012
After spending hours this evening finishing this I realized I left out our visit to Glen Eyrie Castle:http://www.gleneyrie.org/
I worked to keep it short but it is still over 8 minutes long
30th Anniversary Summer Vacation: http://youtu.be/007gSffYHRo
2012 Summer Vacation visiting areas around Denver, Colorado including Red Rocks Amphitheater, Downtown, Parker Days, Cherry Creek North, Arvada, Castle Rock, Fort Collins, Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs, and Garden of the Gods.
Tuesday, June 12
Leo's Pal
Leo's father was an electrician and salesman would call on him every week to see if he needed any electrical supplies. One day as the salesman was taking the order Leo would wander into the room and say, "And a puppy for Leo." He did this several times and after the business was finished the salesman told Russell (Leo's dad), "I didn't want to say anything in front of your boy but we do have some puppies that are ready for new homes." And Russell said,"Well if it wouldn't be too much bother you can bring one next time." And so he did. And that was Pal. Pal was a very special dog and I say this not being a dog person myself. This picture had to be taken shortly after Pal arrived at his new home.Oak Flooring
We have decided to use woodgrain vinyl planks as flooring in all the house. Two reasons really-1. We do not have enough to do all of the floor and we cannot decide where and how to divide kitchen from living room. Really did not want them divided anyway. 2. We were going to hire a pro to do some patching in the bedroom and they are hard to get and expensive.
So to simplify and be able to do it ourselves we decided to do the whole place with vinyl that has the appearance of wood. This particular project is a ways off yet. But first the existing oak floor needs to be removed and it seemed a shame to destroy it being sure someone would want it. So as I was starting to take up boards yesterday I said to Butch,"I should post this on Craigslist and let someone else take it up." He said, "Why don't you?" So I took a couple of photos and posted it. Free to anyone who will take it up and remove the nails. I have 4 inquiries so far and have told them all it is first come, first served making sure they understand they do the removing. There is about 330 square feet of it. Here are the photos I included.
Bill Brooker's furnace installation. Thank You, Mr Bill!
Our new electrical entrance.
A general view of things- standing on the south wall facing north. Pocket doors will be installed in those walls that are only studs at the moment. To the left is the bedroom and to the right is the bathroom.
So to simplify and be able to do it ourselves we decided to do the whole place with vinyl that has the appearance of wood. This particular project is a ways off yet. But first the existing oak floor needs to be removed and it seemed a shame to destroy it being sure someone would want it. So as I was starting to take up boards yesterday I said to Butch,"I should post this on Craigslist and let someone else take it up." He said, "Why don't you?" So I took a couple of photos and posted it. Free to anyone who will take it up and remove the nails. I have 4 inquiries so far and have told them all it is first come, first served making sure they understand they do the removing. There is about 330 square feet of it. Here are the photos I included.
Here are some other house photos I have taken lately.
Bill Brooker's furnace installation. Thank You, Mr Bill!
Our new electrical entrance.
A general view of things- standing on the south wall facing north. Pocket doors will be installed in those walls that are only studs at the moment. To the left is the bedroom and to the right is the bathroom.
We really appreciate hearing from all of you who are keeping track of us. We like to hear about what is happening with you as well as your comments on our projects.
Monday, June 11
Lay around Day
Yesterday was a lay around day and it was a good day for it too. Very warm. In the 90's. And we old people wore ourselves out with all the festivities.
Bill and Jo were here for a week and Bill was invaluable in all that he helped us achieve toward our goals on the house. They are now en route back to Arkansas and I am sure they will be glad to get there. A disruption in routine can be a blessing but it is always nice to get home and settle in once again too.
We had a shower last night and with a mere tenth of an inch in the gauge that is all it can be called. We need a two or three day misty soaker.
Well Butch is in the house and ready to start on something and I promised to help so enough for now
Bill and Jo were here for a week and Bill was invaluable in all that he helped us achieve toward our goals on the house. They are now en route back to Arkansas and I am sure they will be glad to get there. A disruption in routine can be a blessing but it is always nice to get home and settle in once again too.
We had a shower last night and with a mere tenth of an inch in the gauge that is all it can be called. We need a two or three day misty soaker.
Well Butch is in the house and ready to start on something and I promised to help so enough for now
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