Harry has decided the space behind the drawer makes a fine den and he isn't budging.
That boy can out-stare me anytime.
Friday, August 5, 2005
Who's the Boss?
When I unpacked after the move I stuffed a kitchen drawer full of baking materials and this seemed a good time to sort through.
Harry has decided the space behind the drawer makes a fine den and he isn't budging.
That boy can out-stare me anytime.
Harry has decided the space behind the drawer makes a fine den and he isn't budging.
That boy can out-stare me anytime.
Wednesday, August 3, 2005
Progress
My house is semi-detached (joined at the middle to its twin) and the deck is off the side of the kitchen. First view stepping out from the sliders was the neighbors stepping out from theirs.
I mean, do you say "hi" each time or do you pretend you don't see one another?
Enter Steve, the mighty carpenter/traveler. He figured out the privacy angle.It worked too, and I have no reasonable explanation for the mirror. The fence suddenly looked so blank and at least I know whoever steps out that door now.
The gazebo tent covering the deck fell into a heap after a torrential spring rain so we tried another tack. The biggest umbrella we could find, fastened to the deck. If that goes, the deck goes with it, probably with the house attached.
The only problem with this paradise in the making is the weather.
It's too hot and humid to actually use the deck.
Next year.
I mean, do you say "hi" each time or do you pretend you don't see one another?
Enter Steve, the mighty carpenter/traveler. He figured out the privacy angle.It worked too, and I have no reasonable explanation for the mirror. The fence suddenly looked so blank and at least I know whoever steps out that door now.
The gazebo tent covering the deck fell into a heap after a torrential spring rain so we tried another tack. The biggest umbrella we could find, fastened to the deck. If that goes, the deck goes with it, probably with the house attached.
The only problem with this paradise in the making is the weather.
It's too hot and humid to actually use the deck.
Next year.
Tuesday, August 2, 2005
Good Bye Again
Steve the family traveler is on the road again.
This time he’s off to Calgary to work and eventually explore more of the Far East.
Why Calgary? It was his home for years and although he says he loves us, he thinks the Ontario summers and winters are not to be believed, let alone live through.
He’s the perfect houseguest. He quietly studies the way the house runs and adapts himself to that rhythm.
He treasures his friends, some he met through the Internet and has yet to see in person. They are scattered all over kingdom come and he has to be astute with the best phone service to handle all those calls. The Emails are easier but he likes voice contact.
It was a joy having you here, Stevie. Enjoy the next phase of your new life and--- don't be a stranger.
This time he’s off to Calgary to work and eventually explore more of the Far East.
Why Calgary? It was his home for years and although he says he loves us, he thinks the Ontario summers and winters are not to be believed, let alone live through.
He’s the perfect houseguest. He quietly studies the way the house runs and adapts himself to that rhythm.
He treasures his friends, some he met through the Internet and has yet to see in person. They are scattered all over kingdom come and he has to be astute with the best phone service to handle all those calls. The Emails are easier but he likes voice contact.
It was a joy having you here, Stevie. Enjoy the next phase of your new life and--- don't be a stranger.
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