Almost too busy to tell you!

Saturday, I walked over to the auction but didn't see anything that captured my attention so I came home to watch Bill and Butch work. They checked all the connections and fussed with the water heater, cleaning it out and getting it filled. The air conditioner gave them fits and there may be a new one in our future but it is working okay for now. The house is so efficiently insulated we may not need it much. That is my hope anyway as I am not crazy about air conditioning. I would much rather have the windows open.
Later on Saturday we went to Leo and Keri's for supper and our great family cook, Miss Keri herself, with some assistance from Leo fixed us a fine feast. We had steaks, cheesy potatoes, fruit salad and Pecan pie for dessert. I had contributed a mock potato salad. It was great being with family and enjoying good food and conversation.
Butch and Bill were looking over our new kitchen faucet and Bill noticed a flaw in the pipe. So they called the company and in so doing they requested a picture of the flaw, so I took it and sent it and we received a reply right away that they were sending a new one. We were so fortunate to have Bill notice that and in so doing preventing us from problems and delay in the future. I notice and appreciate these small miracles. Here is the picture I sent to the company. Are you able to see the flaw?

Jefferson has two weeks in a year where you can set things on the curb and the city will pick them up for you. I think this is a great service and more cities should do it. One of the weeks is in April and the other is in October. I told Butch the other day I wanted a swing like Our Peggy has in Texas, Only I wanted a small one, a two seater. So on Saturday I look out the window and there is a swing being placed on the curb across the street! I rush over and take a quick peek and came back for Butch and Bill to carry it home for me. You must be in a hurry when spotting these treasures as people will curb shop all day long looking for treasures.

Here is a picture of my new swing.

It needs a little TLC and I plan to take the top piece off as we have plenty of shade in our backyard. Also I think it will be perfect in our pergola we will be building in our future. It is in good shape and rides really nice! A great find and the price was free.

Today I went for my walk and the guys went golfing. After I came home I cleaned  out a flower bed. I have a few more to do but first I have to buy a rake

Bill's daughter Barb came from her home in Waukee IA to play golf with the guys and then we all went back to Leo and Keri's for yet another culinary treat. I have to thank Bill so profoundly for his expertise. When a person shares their knowledge of their lifework with you it is priceless. So Thanks a bunch, Bill. And then we must thank Keri for her culinary talents and Leo too for his help and hospitality. It was a truly great weekend.