This is the color of the grass and leaves where we are, in Paris Park, just north of Big Rapids. This was a lazy day for us, as we awoke to rain, falling heavily onto Ruby's roof, creating small lakes in the grass around us.
We've had a good weekend. On Saturday, we participated in the church's "work day," and stayed busy till about noon. I mostly trimmed trees and tore out vines around the edge of the parking lot. Today I can feel this in my arms! After the work, we all went to Pizzeria Vivo -- that new Italian place! It was fabulous again.
After that, we went out to "the house," where we did more work in the garage/workshop. Jack was flattening out the rails and stiles for the cabinet that he's making for Ruby's cabover area. I also did a load of clothes, and pulled stuff out of one of the cabinets in the kitchen. Urf. There were some VERY old spices in there. At this rate, it'll take me another 3 weeks just to get through the kitchen.
Sunday was church and then a potluck to honor Pastor Jon's 30th anniversary of his ordination. He is much-loved here and it was a happy occasion!
It was beginning to look rainified, so we decided to go to a movie in downtown Big Rapids. Night at the Museum II was playing, and we heard it was good, so off we went. $12.50 for matinee tickets. And ... are you sitting down? LOL it was $13.00 for 2 bags of popcorn. Just popcorn. And it wasn't even all that good. Sheesh. Jack says "That won't happen again!"
Last evening, we played dominoes till we were tired of it. We both love Mexican Train. :)
Thank goodness the rain held out till today, when it's been coming down in buckets nearly all day! We've just hung around here, mostly. Jack made a plan for Annette's deck and then we put together a materials list. Then we went shopping at Lowe's and Menard's to see who's got the best stuff and the best prices at this time. (they vary.) Looks like Menard's is gonna win, Annette! You DO have a Menard's down there, don't you? (Yes, looking at Menards.com, I find that there are a couple that are close! :))
Monday, June 08, 2009
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Hey sis. Yes, we do have Menard's here :) I am getting excited, but I have to warn you, we had to get prior permission from the HOA, and so I had to submit some plans. I think we are ok with anything that is close, so I am sure we can come up with something. Did I send you what I sent them? We can talk about it when you get here. Are you going to be here next week? I want to be sure we have some good food stored up, too! Lord knows, the grocery is about 3 miles away, so we can't go too often. HA HA.
ReplyDeleteThe rain on the roof actually sounds nice. We need a little rain and I think we are going to get it tonight.
I am going a bit crazy learning the new job and still doing the old one. It will get worse when they finally hire someone for my old job because then I get to train them! YUCK.
Love you, Sis.
Just keep plugging away at the house and you will get it. Just also remember that it took a long time to get that way, so not everything has to be done immediately. When you need a break, take a break.
ReplyDeleteWould love to see you don't here some time.
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