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                                     The final roof trim on the front right was in place early and pretty easily.                                                          Then Paul climbed to the peak and began the painful                                                         process of installing the peak trim while straddling and                                                    ...

  A gorgeous morning to walk.  And with mosquitos chasing me I managed a brisk pace and worked up a nice sweat. o By the time I arrived back at the house Paul was ready to start on the remaining trim.  With me on the peak ladder and him on the short side we managed to install it in one go.  (Taking it up the ladder - harrowing.  Taking it down would have been even uglier.)                                                    The corner pieces (there were 4) was mind boggling                                                         but Paul eventually figured it out.                      ...

  A full day of sun, light winds, minimal flies and deer.  This morning's walk had more deer sightings than cars.  Then one meandered behind the garage while we were sipping coffee on the back deck. The warm weather was very inspirational.  Final coat of urethane dried nice and shiny.  The final windows and curtains washed.  Kitchen chairs washed. (How can there be so many splashes that go unnoticed?)  The screen door tracks vacuumed and washed.  Porch floor washed.  House beams washed.                                                       Dan hanging out on the beams 2020. Meanwhile Paul futzed with the next garage trim.  It is complicated with multiple pieces all at seemingly bizarre angles.  Tomorrow morning will be the test if done correctly when we climb the ladders and ...

 A quick ride before sunset around the lake took us to the State Park.                                             Nice boat ramp with floating logs creating a simple cove.                                                  The steps to the swimming area!                                                            The picnic area.                         The panoramic view of the sunset at the Whip Willow Farm Scenic Overlook.

 Today I managed a walk to Saddleback Lake.  Just over 3 miles round trip over a very muddy road.  The rain let up just after lunch and it felt good to move! Saddleback Lake through the years.                                                               Today with the clouds hiding the mountain.                                             Nicole, Kaitlyn, Katie and Megan Girl Scout trip 2007                                                                 Winter 2017  ...

 Today's word of the day - ennui.  Meaning boredom.  Totally appropriate as the day is cold, rainy, and dark.   But look at the cute photos I found!                                                  Maddy on June 6, 2011 at Memere Sakkinen's                                                         Scott graduating from preschool June 6, 2007.                            My biggest accomplishment today - a second coat of urethane on the porch glider. A trip to the dump and IGA before washing windows and floors between movies.  Trying to prevent cabin fever. National Trails Day....