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 Maddie continues to be a huge part of the fence installation.  Since we use the tractor to help pull the chain link tight, Paul moves it around the yard.  Maddie needs to check it out every step of the way! Despite a later than usual start, we managed to complete the entire left side.  We have become experts at piecing together chain link and twisting links in or out depending on the space. Word of the day - lulliloo.  Meaning to shout joyously in the manner of various African peoples.             October 7, 2016:                                                                                                                        ...

 Maddy made herself very comfortable while watching us install fencing today.  She is going to love the completed fence!  Watching her have her "zoomies" while attached to a tire (and rim) and drag in around the yard - too funny.  I am excited to see her run in large circles free from a tether!                                             We started in the front left corner and worked towards the back.                                             The gate is hung and ready for use.                                            We made it almost to the back corner before running out of supp...

 A successful day!  With a lot of help from Kevin, we managed another two sections of chain link.  The back fence line is complete.  Only three more sides to go!  The weather was perfect for working - warm in the sun and cool in the shade.  Fall has arrived in RI!                                            Maddie watching the entire process making sure we made no errors.                                                   With Kevin helping, motorized "tools" were "required".                                                      ...

 This morning we slept in and even had our coffee in bed.  With plans to have lunch in Narragansett, we opted to not begin a new section of fencing but take the whole day off. Arriving early at Mom's, we sorted pictures from an old digital camera that no longer worked.  After a bit of frustration at needing to convert the chosen files, I managed to get the treasured ones onto Mom's IPad.  My favorite:                                                            Marc and Chloe 2015 Lunch was chowder and clam cakes from Iggy's.  Yum!  Then our walk to Sand Hill Cove.  A bit breezy and overcast kept our outing short.                                         Mom, Scott,...

We managed the first of 6 (7?) sections of fencing.  A multi-step process that proved a bit challenging.  First, cut all the post s to correct height.  Then, the lower wire.  Followed by the top rail then the actual chain link.  Of course the chain link tangled on itself and on my rings,  Ugh.  Thank you Don for freeing me!  Securing both the top and bottom and clips on the end posts.  So many steps! Some extra digging and stump removal hindered our progress.  But with the first in place, the other sections should go faster.  Fingers crossed!                  Using both a come-a-long and the tractor to pull the fence tight was necessary! It was a gorgeous day with lots of sun and cool breezes.  Perfect weather for getting it done. Dinner by TJ (thank you!) and cards (TJ the clear winner!)   completed our day.  It definitely felt like we were gone longer than 3 weeks!...

 A low key day today.  An early morning trip to the stupid market for a few essentials and then just a few basic chores.                                                                             Eggplant parm                                                  Roasted tomato (from garden), red pepper and garlic soup                                             Paul meanwhile completed the last two gates. The plan - start building the fence tomorrow.  The final pieces arrived tod...