General Discussion & Chat: Best/Worse and What did I learn today? Friends pt.37, 1 by Seedtosser1

Seedtosser1 wrote:
Good Day to all!
We got back yesterday early evening. But LOL a house full of everyone checking on there mails held me till today. Not to mention our sump pump went out sometime while we were gone so had to clean up an inch of water. It's dry now so we can bleach mop tonight. Then oodles of laundry to do!

Well, now I'm certain you didn't want to hear that bit of news sooo, Our trip to the house was wonderful. We left on Thursday by 1ish. As we left, it was raining turning to snow in Illinois, yuck was glad to be hitting the road. Well the rain/snow coming down pretty hard so DH, told me to keep my eyes in my book...LOL, was a nervous wreck until we got to the second highway, then it was pretty smooth ride.

In Wisconsin, still alot of snow mounded from plows and just not melted as yet. The lake is still ice, makes for such a pretty serene look. So, Our eagles are still away, most likely they will be returning Sometime next month. The weather though was pretty nice, sunny, cool, crisp 40's...just beautiful. We ran around in hoodies and spring jackets. So no go on any kind of gardening at this time.

Well, Our house is coming together quite nicely. DH and his crew have really accomplished quite a bit. Most all of the trim work has been done, all on the top level which is the bedroom area. Pretty new doors on all the rooms and fixtures have been installed. Also, the bathroom up there has been plumbed in, so next will be the walls and installation of bathroom items, woohoo! Once that is complete we then can install carpeting. Then at last will be able to decorate. We have decided to put up mini blinds and I will also make curtains for each room. So will be planning a trip to JoAnnes soon.

On the main level, all the trim work has been done done on windows and ceiling and, fan and light fixtureshave been installed in the great room (living room) Still needs to go around patio doors, but ran out of materials inside, LOL the wood outside was buried under snow and frozen. So in meantime ran around a put all the covers on outets, etc. And the kitchen has been flip flopped. I love it!! In the sitting area, I can see everywhere, and am certainly thrilled with that. A larger window has been installed where the sink once was and now has the table. So this is where I spent a great deal of time. Here I can watch the birds at the feeder. LOL, Patients is definatley a virtue, as I waited for 1.5 hours just to catch the cardinal on film. He never went to the feeder but he was definatley interested! We had these tiny little birds that are just "flighty" but did manage to catch them on film! So I was in my glory with that.

In the basement area, the only work they did was install a new and improved hot water tank. However still kept tripping the fuse so, dh replaced the circut breaker and hopefully will do the trick. At least i was able to do dished and get showers in.

So the first day was trying to get some sort of order in to be comfortable with the new setup. Kitchen needs drywall and flooring and of course cabinets and appliances. We have basic stuff to survive there but will be splended once it's done. But, anyway dusted and swept, then kicked back to take it all in.

So for fun, The kids played this insanely crazy card game, and laughter rang throughout the house by all! I was completely lost after the first three hands, but it is fast paced and hysterically fun to watch.
Then Friday we surprised the kids with a Dish TV network...waited around all day and the guy didn't even show up until almost 8! But it's there so they were happy.
Saturday, We went bowling at the smallest alley I have ever seen, I think there were 12 lanes! While we waited enjoyed watching them shoot pool. So I haven't bowled in years, but it was fun. And man, I am paying for it as far as different muscles being used! Oh gosh, the kids decided they didn't like to bowl, as well, they don't very often and got upset because they couldn't get the hang of it immediatley. Oh well. like everything else it takes practice, so they cheered for eachothers gutter balls! too funny.

On Saturday, Dh took Jacob to the dump! OH good gooly, He kept busy all morning smashing cans and cutting up the spent copper, His hard work paid off with all the scrap and such he made a total of 56 bucks!! So now I know he'll be busy scavanging junk for cash, LOL. He found these four copper candle holders and bought them for for 50 cents. So cute, he said mom look, trash to treasure stuff.
So I cleaned them up and will find a dish for underneath and replace the glass, they will be great on the deck! While they were gone i just relaxed and did my stitching and enjoy the total peace. The only noise I was hearing were the chattering of the birds! My kind of peace and quiet.

Each Morning, I awoke at 5:30 just to greet the daybreak and watch for animals.
Was lovely, I didn't see anything, but i sure can here quiet the array of birds. We have a Very big woodpecker, right in our little section of woods, but I didn't venture in as it was still icy. Also heard, cardinal, crows, some Jays, and Turkeys! So...just enjoyed the fresh air and the on goming day. LOL, by noon I was pretty tired, don't know how you all rise so early everyday!

Each night we had was gorgeous!!...So many stars filling the sky and lighting the earth. We were able to see big and little dipper, some constellations which I cannot name but wow, what a sight to behold!

So, on Sunday packed and cleaned up for next time...Came home and here I am.

I had a ton of reading and my next post will greet each of you, I missed chatting with you all, but did think of you throughout my weekend.

P.S. I did take photo’s will show you later, they are at home computer.

Here is the house when We first bought it 3 years ago.