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Showing posts with label happy. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Good Day!

Good and busy, that is! The sun is out and shining with warmth and cheer. I see the daffodils are up about 5-6 inches and the latest cold weather hasn't hurt nor stopped them at all.

First thing today was a surprise call from the plumber that he is sending his men to replace the kitchen faucet that he installed in August, 2000. "New Delta kitchen sink faucets & installation  $167.37"  with a new one.  It still worked well but I wanted one with a high rise spout so it would make it easier to wash my hair there. Modern faucet and old sink are clashing in style but I'm a happier resident now. (Main project of this year $426.94)

Maybe I can save up enough to replace the ancient tin shower stall next year...that is IF the 38 year old GE microwave oven, which was a gift from my husband and some of our kids as my 1985 Christmas present will keep functioning and the 26 year old Regency propane fireplace heater will hold out for a while longer. 11-01-1997! It was purchased for only $2,346.42 including installation. I use the microwave oven at least twice a day! Yes I do! It is a real survivor.

After the plumbing was finished, I had a follow-up doctor appointment this morning. Indications are that I might be able to stay a little longer than I first believed. Perhaps the past nine months assortment of health issues that took their toll on my declining health is ceasing. I plan to get my buggy out of storage and go for a ride-about very soon! 

Got my hair (what there is left of it) cut and trimmed by a wonderful gal who always knows how it needs to be. She is a merry soul and has been doing this for about 40 years. Now she comes to my home - all bubbly and cheerful and uplifting. Yay today! 

I lit and threw a firecracker at the pair of geese that were on the grassy beachfront. They really are a pain due to the messes they leave. I have only about 8 crackers left and might have to refill the bag this summer. It works at the moment, but they never learn! I  can only light and throw one into the driveway but the noise is enough to get the job done.

Saturday, November 6, 2021

Upbeat

I'm feeling very happy today because a touch of ambition has set in and I think it is due to the sun shining in and boosting my mood. 

So when the yard guy stopped in this morning to check the roof thunks of yesterday (yes, there were 4 more later on) I had already baked and was able to share. After checking the roof and gutters and downspout, nothing was found - EXCEPT several pine cones. It is possible that the resounding thunk noises were the result of them falling. It is also possible that the old ceiling beams were contracting and that was the cause due to the sudden cold weather setting in.
Five to go - or to freeze! 

Friday, March 26, 2021

Up and Away!

"The sun is shining, Oh happy day!

No more troubles, no skies of gray...."  Dion Mucci

And... the ice on the lake is GONE! GONE! 



And... the daffodils have grown up another three inches!

And... A large grey squirrel visited on the porch railing

And... Robins are pecking in the grass.

And... The wind is blowing very hard from the South

And... The Mister is walking laps in the cabin and taking deep breaths.