Next job---Bathroom painting

I had asked Greg and Karen to paint my bathroom when they came down, but they didn't realize how much help they would get. Sophia get to paint one of her favorite colors-purple! Paige reminded me of one of the last workers I hired ....topless with low-slung jeans. Emma was very exacting. Karen did a great job supervising, she made sure they got every crook and crany. Thanks Again Karen and Greg.

Leaf Cleaners

Leaf/gutter cleaners to the rescue and not a moment too soon. Greg and Karen climbed up on the roof, it was quite an accumulation. They worked very hard and I really appreciate it.

Dick's Grandkids

We were able to spend time with Haley and Max while I was visiting Dick. Maxwell really enjoys being on the floor with Dick Haley prefers to watch her favorite shows on Demand.

Engaged! 10/21/08

While in Annapolis Dick gave me this ring to make it official! He had planned to give it to me during the Raft-up with SOS, but the weather was so bad that weekend(10/18), we were unable to Raft. The weather had turned so cold, I decide on Tuesday I would make soup. So, he gave the ring to me after we finished a bowl my First Cold Weather Vegetable Soup. Every fall when we would have our first blast of Winter, Dad would make a big pot of Vegetable Soup. He would call me over to pick-up a HUGE mayonaise jar of soup for me and the kids to have for dinner. Dad treated Mom like she was a Queen, and in that way Dick reminds me of my Dad.

Sailing on the Bay

Bloody Point was a bit calmer on Sunday, not as many white caps.

I thought we would never get pass (Bobbie)Thomas Point.

We had a nice weekend,but it was nice to get back to the Dock

Motley Crew

This was on Sunday, and it was a little bit warmer. Dick had on 7 layers of clothing. Hey, I am the one from Florida with thin blood! Hope seems to have figured how to get the most out of what you have to wear. Don, the true Canadian is the one who can bear the cold better than any of us.

Goose Cruise

We went sailing with SOS. It was very chilly,windy and my Birthday. It was so windy that we could not make a raft, but instead made PODS. We sailed with Don Foster on Eclipse. I hope I am able to move like he does when I am 80. Here he is cleaning the anchor with "gunk" that won't come off too easily. Crabbers were out checking their lines, this couple are passing a Osprey nest on a marker. The area on the Eastern Bay is beautiful and the home are very nice.

Completion

They came this am to clean up and cut lines in the Patio. What do you think?

Finishing Up

Well they finished the Project. Smoothed everything out. So I am ready to have a Party, so everyone can park their car in the driveway. But most important, as I told Sophia she will have her own little skating rink, right outside my front window.

They're Here !

As promised the workmen showed up at 8 am. I actually heard the truck and thought it was the trashmen and went to gather up the trash to take to the curb. These guys are definitely morning people, I told them i would be back for more pics when they started sweatin". The man operating the cement truck seems to have the best job, he is dressed in kaki's and I don't think he gets too messy. I am just happy that this is almost over.

Progress Continues

Well the city inspector said that the pipe was too high and it needed to be lower so that it would drain north. The crew came out to make the correction and tomorrow they pour the cement!

Running Errands with Sophia

After I checked in with the Builders(they will pour concrete on Monday), we went over to Suzie's. She is leaving for Canada for a short visit. She has a "Teahouse" in her backyard which Sophia really liked. Next we went to habitat for Humanity to make some donations, and then to Mr. Brown's Bookstore to trade some books. Since it was past school closing we called Mo to see where we would meet up. She invited us to see her new Classroom. BTW she is now a full time teacher for the new 4th grade class at the school where Emma & Paige go. She had been working all day, putting her classroom together. Luckily, she had a big strong volunteer to assist her!