Tuesday, June 19
Monday, June 18
Sunday, June 17
It's all okay
Everything is good here just not much change. We are plugging away on the house and making progress. Butch has started on the electrical and we have discussed the floor situation with an expert. He says removal is too labor intensive when you can buy new so up it will come and most likely into the burn pile. We will not worry about taking it up carefully. Things happen much quicker when you can rip and tear without care.
Butch made a sacrifice this morning and got up soon enough to go with Colleen and I on our walk. Then we walked up to the Uptown Cafe for breakfast. He was hungry for biscuits and gravy.
Jason, Laura and Ethan came for a visit later. On the way over Jason said they saw a deer get hit by a truck. He said that happens all the time and we do not think much about it but watching it happen was quite disturbing. It did not die instantly.
Ethan is being worked on for potty training and has been for quite some time. Jason was telling us that he started to take Ethan over to the neighbors to ride in their little electric car when Ethan said he had to go potty. So Jason wheeled him around to take him to the bathroom right away. While in there Jason asked him how it was going and Ethan, age 3, said, "You are driving me nuts!" I think he must be tired of the process...or perhaps it is the hovering that he is tried of.
Butch made a sacrifice this morning and got up soon enough to go with Colleen and I on our walk. Then we walked up to the Uptown Cafe for breakfast. He was hungry for biscuits and gravy.
Jason, Laura and Ethan came for a visit later. On the way over Jason said they saw a deer get hit by a truck. He said that happens all the time and we do not think much about it but watching it happen was quite disturbing. It did not die instantly.
Ethan is being worked on for potty training and has been for quite some time. Jason was telling us that he started to take Ethan over to the neighbors to ride in their little electric car when Ethan said he had to go potty. So Jason wheeled him around to take him to the bathroom right away. While in there Jason asked him how it was going and Ethan, age 3, said, "You are driving me nuts!" I think he must be tired of the process...or perhaps it is the hovering that he is tried of.
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
Saturday, June 9
Bell Tower Festival
Friday evening we went to the town square to see an Elvis impersonator, Joseph Hall from Lincoln NE. He was very good and quite pleasant to look at. Needless to say he was impersonating the YOUNG Elvis. Then Butch and I walked home in the dark just like days of old.
This morning we walked uptown again to see the parade and the wonderful Art Show held in the renovated All Ability Bike Shop. Here are some pictures from today. I will attempt to choose the best of over 80 pictures taken today.
Bill Morain
Keri, Jo and Leo wait for the parade.
Annie, Dorothy and Toto
Class of '62
Tiny dancer inspired by the music of the...
Lucy and Charlie Chaplin
Mr Sorenson
Iowa Farm equipment
Future Farmer
Isiserettes- Drumstick is a blur
This morning we walked uptown again to see the parade and the wonderful Art Show held in the renovated All Ability Bike Shop. Here are some pictures from today. I will attempt to choose the best of over 80 pictures taken today.
Bill Morain
Keri, Jo and Leo wait for the parade.
Annie, Dorothy and Toto
Class of '62
Tiny dancer inspired by the music of the...
Town and Country Band
Lucy and Charlie Chaplin
Mr Sorenson
Iowa Farm equipment
Future Farmer
Isiserettes- Drumstick is a blur
The Art Show
Friday, June 8
Comes to mind
We were blessed with a dibby-dab of rain yesterday morning. I checked the gauge this morning and it did not have a drop in it. Butch and Bill had a long frustrating day getting the AC to work but they finally were successful late in the day and then we enjoyed a scrumptious grilled meal at Leo and Keri's. It also happened to be their 32nd Anniversary. Here they are 32 years ago.
After supper we looked through old family pictures. That is always a fun time. Ran across this one of Butch and I from a long time ago.
Perhaps early 80's. Now you may want to put a caption on it and I would be interested in what you might say. I may tell you what I think later.
This was on the trail this morning...can you find the bunny?
After our walk this morning Colleen and I assembled her Simple Wifi antenna. And it is working great for her and she is now a happy Internet user.
Butch and Bill made their way to the golf course this morning. Butch said he forgot to take his head. Most likely all the pent up pressure of yesterday.
Thursday, June 7
Butch looks like his dad
Wanna see why we all say Butch looks like his dad? Go to this site: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=91523022
Wednesday, June 6
Tuesday, June 5
Busy is as busy does
Butch and Bill are hard at it in the house and making some good progress. I need to get in there and take some pictures but I hate to get in the way. I will sneak in soon and do that.
Cousins Dick and JoAnn Jorgensen and their granddaughter Hannah came to Jefferson to get some grave pictures and that made a nice break in the afternoon. Hannah took some shutters off our hands for her own DIY project. She is starting young taking on projects.
Late afternoon we ventured uptown to the first farmers market of the season and there were lots of goodies to buy including a tasty homemade supper of hamburgers, mac salad, bars and a drink for $5. Can't beat it with a stick.
The weather has been super unless you are in the business of growing crops and then it is a bit more than scary as there isn't one shred of rain in the forecast and we are in dire need of moisture.
So I have fallen into somewhat of a routine. Walk with Colleen at 7:00 AM and then come home to do whatever else the day may hold, like laundry. I REALLY like getting that walk in early. it injects so much energy into the very best time of day.
Butch just told me....
I was supposed to go to a grandnephews ball game tonight and I remembered right up to 5:00 PM and then both Butch and I forgot!! Darn, darn and double darn!! I didn't even remember late. Butch did. This getting old really sucks sometimes. Back in the day I would NEVER have forgotten. I used to pride myself on my memory. Well those days must be gone.
Cousins Dick and JoAnn Jorgensen and their granddaughter Hannah came to Jefferson to get some grave pictures and that made a nice break in the afternoon. Hannah took some shutters off our hands for her own DIY project. She is starting young taking on projects.
Late afternoon we ventured uptown to the first farmers market of the season and there were lots of goodies to buy including a tasty homemade supper of hamburgers, mac salad, bars and a drink for $5. Can't beat it with a stick.
The weather has been super unless you are in the business of growing crops and then it is a bit more than scary as there isn't one shred of rain in the forecast and we are in dire need of moisture.
So I have fallen into somewhat of a routine. Walk with Colleen at 7:00 AM and then come home to do whatever else the day may hold, like laundry. I REALLY like getting that walk in early. it injects so much energy into the very best time of day.
Butch just told me....
I was supposed to go to a grandnephews ball game tonight and I remembered right up to 5:00 PM and then both Butch and I forgot!! Darn, darn and double darn!! I didn't even remember late. Butch did. This getting old really sucks sometimes. Back in the day I would NEVER have forgotten. I used to pride myself on my memory. Well those days must be gone.
Monday, June 4
Busy Sunday and here it is Monday
Butch and I went for a 2 mile walk. My friend Colleen sprained her ankle so she took the day off from walking. But we were back at it this morning. Today we chose the bike trail for our walk and I think we will tomorrow as well. It is a nice place to walk with an even surface and wide enough to walk abreast.
Jason called for Butch to play golf but then a storm brewed. As it turns out that is all it did was brew but they delayed their game until the threat was past. Leo stopped by and visited in the meantime. We got many things thoroughly discussed.
Bill and Jo arrived today from Arkansas by way of Waukee Iowa. Bill plans to help Butch with heating and plumbing installs and then Bill has a class reunion next weekend. Jo was only a year behind so she knows many of the classmates as well as Bill does.
It will be a busy week for all concerned in Jefferson.
Bell Tower Festival is this coming weekend.
Jason called for Butch to play golf but then a storm brewed. As it turns out that is all it did was brew but they delayed their game until the threat was past. Leo stopped by and visited in the meantime. We got many things thoroughly discussed.
Bill and Jo arrived today from Arkansas by way of Waukee Iowa. Bill plans to help Butch with heating and plumbing installs and then Bill has a class reunion next weekend. Jo was only a year behind so she knows many of the classmates as well as Bill does.
It will be a busy week for all concerned in Jefferson.
Bell Tower Festival is this coming weekend.
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