24 Mar Renovation – Day 5
I'm a day late in posting. By the time I arrived home to take pictures, it was too dark in the room. We have walls and a ceiling now. The dry waller can't make it here until Wednesday, but I am assured that we are...
22 Mar Renovation – Day 4
I wish I had a more exciting picture to show you, but I don't. Today, the wiring was installed for Philip's 70" television and sound system. With over the phone advice from my amazing brother-in-law, Ross, the men were able to figure out the correct...
22 Mar Renovation – Day 3
I had a very disturbing morning. Four fairly good looking young men worked endlessly in the family room with their electric drills, hammers and whatever else one needs to install electrical wires and fittings. The sound was deafening as it pulsated through the walls and...
21 Mar Renovation – Day 2
A lot happened today. At first glance, one may not notice, but I heard it all day long. Bang. Bang. Bang. (The sound of hammers). Screeeeeew. (That's the sound of an electric screwdriver). Crash! The sound of brick work falling down the stairs.Today the floor...
20 Mar Renovation – Day 1
Our family room was built in 1972, replacing the wood shed that was attached to the century farmhouse. My in-laws built it and did a wonderful job. The room is a spacious 20 x20, with full windows on the north and south sides. We have...
13 Mar You know your daughter is a farmer when…
she gets excited when she wins five doses of bull semenshe says that size matters - with pickup trucksshe'll shovel shit but won't clean out the cat's litter boxshe'll pick steak over salad every time...
09 Mar Where Have You Been, Pussy Cat?
I've been busy. That's my only excuse for not blogging. I wish I had something original to tell you.Something like: - my husband whisked me off on a month's cruise (me on a boat? - not a good idea) - our power has been out on the...
24 Jan Post Adventure – Condition Normal
I've been home from vacation for four days now and everything seems to be back to normal. My feet and legs are no longer swollen. I can gaze down at my tender tootsies and marvel at their slenderness, despite their high arch and claw toes....
20 Jan Our Adventures – Part Deux
Mr. Ingledale's burn turned out to be more major than minor. He didn't make his way back into the sun until our second last day on the island. Remember fellow travelers - do not apply spray sunscreen outdoors in the wind, unless you are trying...
14 Jan Our Adventures with the Ingledales
Once again we have decided to holiday with the Ingledale family, but this time without kids in tow and once again we started off laughing and haven't stopped.Mrs. Ingledale and I have both been caught wearing our clothing inside out. She wore her swimsuit cover...