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Today has been a busy day getting caught up on odds and ends.  I took down the hummingbird feeders since I haven’t seen one for about a month now.  I also filled the other bird feeders and pulled some weeds. 

 

Yesterday Renea and I spent the day shopping.  We went to Office Depot (I needed ink for my printer and she needed some miscellaneous items).  We then stopped at Books-A-Million and I found three of the books Jana was looking for.  I will now mail them to her.  Today I found the other two books she wanted on Amazon.  I had them shipped directly to her.

 

We also went to T J Max where Renea bought a jacket and top.  She received a phone call from Virginia University (located in Columbus, GA) about an interview for a teaching position.  She decided she needed something really nice.  We then went to Kohl’s where she purchased a pair of dressy slacks.  Renea received a call this afternoon and her interview is scheduled for tomorrow morning. We are so excited.

 

I would also like to mention here that Kevin has put in his resume and application for a promotion within the department he is now working.  He has also had his first interview.

 

So many exciting things are happening right now.

 

Next we went to Target where Renea bought supplies to make apple butter.  She also bought a new candy dish.  I bought a low table for my new room that matches the rest of my furniture.  I will post a picture when I get it put together.  I haven’t posted any pictures of the room as yet because I still don’t have my furniture.  Anyway, I also found the perfect drapes.  Of course, I needed four panels and they only had three.  I talked to Wende at the Customer Service desk and she called Target in Columbus to see if they had any.  They had two panels.  I had her put a hold on one and Renea and I then headed for Target in Columbus.  After picking up the panel we came back to Phenix City and had lunch at I-Hop.    

 

I am also back to work on the family tree.  I am so excited about some of the information I am finding.  The biggest block I have is Jim’s mother’s side.  I have not given up and I’m still digging.

 

By the way, I did get my bedroom house cleaned.  So, I’m finished with that.  Now it’s just a matter of keeping everything caught up.  The grass has been cut again – hopefully, for the last time this year.  But that could be wishful thinking.  The trees are starting to turn, and I love looking out the backyard window.  The line of trees along the woods in my backyard look so pretty.

 

Tomorrow after Renea’s interview we are going to finish our shopping.  We plan to go to Lowe’s and Krogers.  We may even stop at Hobby Lobby.  And, most important, we are going to Chill’s.

Time To Get Back To Work!

Had a great weekend.  We (the Prime Timers) stayed at the Elk Lodge at the Tuckaleechee Retreat Center in Townsend, TN.  It was beautiful. It is located on the top of a mountain, and our view from the deck was mountains and valleys.  Just a shame that the leaves had not turned as yet, but it was still a beautiful setting.  There was 27 of us.  We ate, laughed, played games, sat on the deck and enjoyed the scenery, and just had a good time.  On Saturday night we drove into Pigeon Forge and attended the Dixie Jamboree. Great show and a lot of really good food.  On Sunday we had a bible class/service in the morning.  After lunch about half of the group went into Pigeon Forge again to go shopping.  The rest of us stayed at the Lodge.  Most of us sat on the deck and enjoyed the scenery and good weather.  Some of the men watched football.  All in all it was a great weekend.
 

While I was gone Renea painted all the molding for the room addition.  Kevin is hoping to get it installed in the next few days.  He will be leaving Saturday for Washington DC for training.  He will be gone three weeks.  My new furniture should be here in the next week or so.  He is trying to get it to a point where they can place it where I want it when it arrives. 

Since Monday

Kevin built the steps leading down from the “old” living room into the “new” living room.  He has also installed the floor.  It really looks pretty.  Renea and I were his gophers.  What a job!  The next day I cleaned the windows and the door in the addition.  Tuesday we went back to Lowe’s and bought the molding, paint for the molding, and more lumber to finish the area between the old and new rooms along with the framing for the windows. 
 

Kevin also finished installed the ceiling fan (with lights), the switches and outlets.  We now have electric in the addition.  This was a little scary since Kevin will be the first to tell you that he is not comfortable doing electric work.  Brian had run the electric when he was here, but Kevin had to finish the hookups.

 

I have finished my fall cleaning except the bedroom.  That is going to have to wait until next week since I am getting ready to leave on my fall trip with the Prime Timers (the senior group from church).  We are going to Townsend, TN, from Friday until Monday.  Kevin and Renea will be taking care of my house.  Hopefully, they will get a little more work accomplished.

 

Renea is going to have a yard sale while I am gone, so I have been getting a few items together for her.  I think she is going to rent a booth at the Lee County Flea Market.  We just don’t get enough traffic here to have it in our yards. 

 

Yesterday I spent a good part of the day doing some shopping for my trip.  Today was laundry and packing.  I’m just about ready to get on the road, and I am really looking forward to the trip.  Will report on my return.

Making Progress

The drywall, mudding and sanding is finished.  Kevin hung plastic between the new room and the rest of the house, so there wasn’t quite as much dust.  However, there was still a lot.  He has painted the ceiling and put two coats on the walls.  Three of the outlets are working.  He is in the process of putting up the ceiling fan. 
 

Saturday we went to Lowe’s and bought all the flooring, wood, the rest of the switches, etc.  In other words, we bought a lot of stuff.  I also bought another battery for my new weedeater.  The original one always seems to run out of juice before I finish. 

 

The grass has been cut (mine anyway), and most of the weed wacking has been done.  Kevin got rid of a lot of the stuff that was laying around due to the construction, and I have been picking up little stuff (including nails) with my picker upper (do you like that description?).  The other night when I was weed wacking I accidentally stepped on an ant hill.  I have numerous bites around my ankles.  They itch like crazy, but are slowly getting better.

 

The past week they have been predicting that we would get a lot of rain from KAREN.  Didn’t happen.  We had some showers, but not much else.  The weather is supposed to cool down now. 

 

I’ve been cleaning my house now.  Actually, I am doing my “fall” cleaning.  I have been wiping down walls, washing windows, curtains, etc.  I waited until the sanding was finished, and I am glad I did. 

 

Okay, break is over.  Back to work J