EVERYTHING BUT THE KITCHEN SINK

End of the day it looked like this: Photos below show the layers. I told Dan, when he said, "you are nuts"... "they came for me with a straight jacket today but I cleverly hid under the bed".........and tomorrow could be crazier!!!!
The table,covered with stuff, Boos Block and refrigerator are in my dining/living room.
I have a toaster and coffee pot working...nothing else!!!

EVERYTHING BUT THE KITCHEN SINK

THIS IS how it all began, first we had the pergo, glad to see that one go, then the blue linoleum, then the seventies gold and yellow linoleum and then four layers of old flooring and then sub floor.
I loved the day! I can only tell you progress was made but WFS needs a fit pill( or several cocktails). His constitution is not geared toward the wrecking ball.
I am the wrecking ball!!!!!

HISTORY, DUTTON STYLE

I found these family photos whilst cleaning the kitchen for a new floor tomorrow. My scanning skills leave something to be desired but I liked the images. My Dad, his two sisters and his brother. My uncle,D.H., was a boxer in WWll. My aunts, Gladys and Gertrude, were va-voom! It is certainly a side of their personalities I never witnessed! Click on the photos for larger viewing!

DREAMS OF SUMMER

I THOUGHT THIS MIGHT BE THE BEST GROUNDHOG'S DAY GIFT I COULD OFFER. DAN, CEBAH, BETTY AND I WALKED IN ABOUT THREE MILES...WE WERE CHIGGER MAGNETS, BUT IT WAS WORTH EVERY ITCH. I CANNOT EXPLAIN THE BOOST DAN WAS GIVING ME, EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING PHOTO THAT SHOWS WHAT I WANTED TO DO, CLIMB THE SHELF OF THE CREEK!

GROUNDHOG'S DAY

Now, am I correct if the little bugger sees his shadow, we get SIX (6) more weeks of bad weather? This sun is shining, omens are lurking for another bad blast the next few days....The good news is: our backyard is slick as a professional skating rink...You're never too old to try, right? Or is it to learn? I feel reality sipping away...better go back to cleaning the pantry. And wait to see if the groundhog sees his shadow. HUMMMMMMMM, where does he live, that little groundhog? Is he accepting visitors?

SNOW REDUX

LATE YESTERDAY WE FINALLY DUG OUT...THE PHOTO OPTS WERE AMAZING.

SNOW:2009

THESE PHOTOGRAPHS NEED NO NARRATIVE.

AMARYLLIS IN SNOW

THE SNOW CAME QUIETLY LAST NIGHT BUT IS FIERCE TODAY. A MIX OF SLEET, ICE, RAIN, SNOW IS CAUSING POOR KENTUCKY TO SHUT DOWN.
JUST AS QUIETLY, THIS LOVLEY AMARYLLIS BLOOMED OUT. SHE HAD FIVE BLOOMS AT CHRISTMAS. PLUS, THESE TWO TODAY. I THINK SHE WILL WIN THE PRIZE FOR MOST BLOOMS IN A SEASON. I GIVE OUT FLOWER AWARDS, DON'T YOU?

Oh, the gift to be simple

Today is a blissfully quiet and peaceful day. The clouds are gathering and grey is enveloping our section of the world.
The smoke from our little stove is traveling straight to the ground. A sign, my Moma always said, that would bring precipitation.
A strong snow storm is said to be lurking by the forecasters. I prefer my Moma and Dad's methods of forecasting. They seem to be much more foolproof. When my joints ache and the smoke is twirling toward the ground, I know to get my wash off the line or stack the wood close to the door. The weather is about to change.
There are many more predictors....but I am going to laze about and read for a bit, so I cannot divulge any more info...reading will consume me until the snow flies. And then, I plan to take the pups for a long walk.