The Best Get Well Message Ever ...

The names in the following message have been changed to protect the innocent (errr, those who wish not to be named).

Dear Mrs. Brown,

We have been wondering how things are going with you. We think of you and pray for you every day. It just doesn't seem the same not to have you coming to visit Thelma and family in the summer time, as you used to do. I'm sure you miss that, too.

(so far so good, but wait)

But for right now, the best thing you can do is co-operate with Louise and the others who are trying to keep you comfortable. I've heard it said, "Old age isn't for cowards!" Maybe you're not old yet, but your getting there.

(uh geez, what a nice thing to say)

Our garden is looking good, as we've had lots of rain interspersed with sunshine.

With love,
Lucy and Ethel

It's Time To Vote

Opinion Polls & Market Research

Portland Bugs

I think someone above is trying to prepare me for the bugs I will encounter when I get to South Carolina. The license plate said BUG4ART. The trailer picutred had a matching truck pulling it.

New Carpet and Counters

Caught In The Act

I finally caught Vlad rolling on camera. Albeit, I really need to get a video for full effect. Wouldn't it be nice to have a digital camera that also takes videos. HINT, HINT TOM, my b-day is only a month away ;-)
















And, a few bonus pictures. Below are the crates that Woody and Vlad will be transported to South Carolina in. Now, you all KNOW that there isn't a huge size difference between the two dogs, but there certainly is a BIG difference in the crates.

A while back I purchased the bag (on the left) and a different crate for Woody. MOST of the airlines simply stated that the dog had to be able to stand and turn around in the crate. All good.

Until, we found out we were flying delta and Woody would be travelling cargo. The requirements stated that the dog had to be able to sit in the crate with their head erect. Woody is about 13" tall which was the height of the first crate, but he is taller than that when he sits up. SO, back to the pet store it was. The next size up was 21" tall. Woody now has more than enough room.

FYI Tom, I also bought the required attachable food and water container and the LIVE ANIMAL stickers. So now we are all ready to come home to you. And, Woody likes his new crate, he went right in. Heidi tried but couldn't quite fit.

Blog Title

So here's the deal. I need a new blog title since we will no longer be considered NoPos. Please leave me a comment with your suggestion(s). Once I have a few I will post my three favorite for voting.

There will be a prize for the person who submits the winning entry in order to encourage participation.

HAVE FUN!

Here is what I have been up to ...

Home Improvements...

Outside of the house before.
















Outside after a new roof, trim boards, gutters and a repainted door.

















A close up of the door. Darrell repainted the door and did a phenomenal job, it is my favorite improvement so far. It really improves the curb appeal.

Living room before.

Living room after painted ceilings and walls. The walls are actually a light beige color but it doesn't come across real well in the photos.

Fireplace before.

And after. I still need to clean the fireplace

Hallway before.

And after.

Dining area before.

After. The door still needs a coat of polyurethane.

The kitchen before (sort of). Darrell had already taken down the vent that matched the mustard yellow counters, replaced the light over the sink, and Pennie and I cleaned and restored the cabinets.

The kitchen in process. I still have to re laminate the counters and paint. The majority of the kitchen and dining area is painted, but I am waiting until the countertops are finished to paint this part of the kitchen. Notice the freshly painted range hood compliments of Darrell, master of the aerosol can :-)

More to follow as the improvements continue. Two of the bedrooms are also painted. Here is what I have left.

1. Paint the master bedroom

2. Paint the bathrooms

3. Install new electrical outlets, switches, and covers.

4. Install carpet (scheduled for a week from Monday, may move it to Friday)

5. Re laminate countertops (second estimate tomorrow, hoping it's better than the first)

6. New molding in the living room, hallway, and around the front and kitchen doors.

7. CLEAN!

8. Yard work.

9. Install new air conditioner???

As you can see I am keeping busy, but I am starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Hope you enjoyed the pictures. Well, those of you who haven't been working right along side of me. I can't thank Darrell, Pennie, Mom, and Dad enough for all their help.

P.S. Tom you now owe me pictures of the fence.