Sunday, May 30, 2010

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As I pretty much figured, working a full week at the post office was more than enough for me. Not that it wasn't a "good" week.. and/or "interesting week" because it was, but I am glad that it's done and I can go back to my usual five hours a week. The "thing" about working like that, is, it doesn't fit into my life, and I don't know how "full time folk" do it week after week. I guess that maybe they don't have seven dogs to fuss over, or a barn of horses that need tending, or are trying to build a house, and keep up with the work in the house that you live in. Still I do know, they have things that they like to do aside from work... I just don't know how it's done...


Now I have to get this blog brought up to date for my loyal readers, so here we go. Last Sunday Kas asked us down for a bite of supper, after having worked at the house all day (tiling a floor no less) we were pretty happy to accept that invitation. It was a hot day - just like summer - so, I said to Ed, let's take the bike!!! It was a great ride down, though once we hit the coast and that sea breeze, we actually had to pull over to put sweaters on.....





We had a nice supper and visit with all the Flagg's (Kas asked Deb and Dave as well)... the evening flew by and before we knew it, it was dark and we needed to get back to the farm.











The weather had really cooled off!!! I was glad that I had packed even more than just my sweater!!! I threw on another sweatshirt, and then Ed's firefighters vest on top of that. We thought the reflective tape would also help cars spot us.. I didn't know just "how reflective" it was until I saw this shot!!! The ride home was cool, but it was beautiful.. the moon was almost full and the traffic was light, so we really enjoyed it. We need to get out on the bike more this summer.. so many fun things await us!!!!!





Course, I would be working inside while we were having one of the best weeks weather wise. It was HOT!!! I was so bummed to get out for an hour lunch and see what I was missing. One lunch break I got home and found some pretty miserable dogs!!! I knew what they needed.. especially Trevor... a jump in the lake. All I had to say was "let's go swimmin'..." and there was a mad dash to the lake. Trev was the first one in and just swam in big circles....





Chester was pretty interested in all this activity. He sat on the shore for a while and watched, then got a big drink of water... Trev came up for a little break and as he headed back into the water, Chester seem to get his courage up......










And followed him in. He seemed a little surprised and unsure about it all, but he's a good swimmer.

He got back up on the shore, and decided that was enough for one day (and a first swim).. and sadly, it had to be enough because I needed to get back to work. Wished I could have joined them... but.... the post was waiting.....

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I decided that I would postpone my dog classes while working. I figured that after being on my feet all day, I wouldn't be up for classes as well. I like to give my students the very best, and being tired, I wouldn't be able to do that. But one thing is, by postponing classes, I could do the "evening things" that I often miss out on... One being steak night!!!! The kids came too, since we would all be together... Kas kept Abbie entertained with this mirror that was behind our table!!!










Our gals!!!!!!










Abbie with Uncle Coz!!! She loves him!!!













The other big event for the week... arrival of kitchen cabinets!!!! This is very exciting!! because all the appliances are waiting in a warehouse for us... so.. once we get going, we're going to have a REAL kitchen!!!









Just waiting for me to get them painted... ah, yes... more painting!!!!!












Saturday evening, we were invited to the neighbors for a BBQ. They had sent their "piggie to market" and had a nice roast for the neighborhood. Everything was so good and we had such fun visiting with everyone. It's one of those things that you should do more often... getting to know your neighbors... and this might be the start of something good...








Course you know, you must have a fire at such events.. and why is it the moment you set it, the wind picks up off the lake??? This looks pretty bad, but really it was only like this for a few moments, and once there was a nice bed of coals.. you know we made s'mores!!!!








Abbie didn't last for the whole party, and what's better than being snuggled in your Grandfather's sweatshirt????




















We enjoyed a beautiful sunset....














and were entertained by the calling of the loons....sort of hated to see the day come to a close.




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We're in big trouble now.. Abbie is officially on the move!!! She has been practicing for weeks, with this crawling business and I think now - she has it under control. There will be no rest for the weary now!!!









All the dogs are so wonderful with her. Chester is such a sweetie pie!! and he loves it when she is in the "scootie". She loves him too, and with all the talking she doing now, I think the word "dog" will soon be heard!!!!!











Today was a big house work day. We got the grout work done in the mudroom!!! Another tile floor... done and finished!!! I am really pleased with the way it turned out... now just a bit of trim board and this room will be DONE!!!!














Ed couldn't wait to "see" a cabinet in place. So he brought one in from the garage and held it in place. Now I really want to get them painted!!! I can't wait to have them in place for real!!!!











Between helping Ed with the floor, I worked on getting some windows painted. Did pretty well, got three windows all primed. I'll give them the night to dry and hopefully tomorrow, will put the first coat of finish paint on them. Then Ed can put the frame work up... one more coat of paint, and they'll go on the done list.....








And the last thing we did today before calling it a "night".. was hang the door to the down stair bathroom. We have had this door for almost seven months, and it sure was fun to see it go into place....



Bit of trim work, some paint (more!!!) stain on the door.. and that will go on the done list. Seems like things are beginning to get on "that" list.... I like the sound of that!!!!!







And you know that summer has really come to the lake when you hear that familiar tune... the ice cream truck. This is certainly a good weekend to be selling your wares, because I think everyone is here at their camps!!! This place is hopping... I am almost not used to seeing so many cars!!!!







Well, you know that Abbie just had to have her very first ice cream truck treat, so we ran out to wait for his return......










A treat of "shaved ice"... just perfect!!!!




Tomorrow is Memorial Day... and summer has begun. Lots of exciting things coming up, lots of deadlines to meet... lots of everything......