Monday, September 12, 2011
Birthday present for newly-turned 6 years old Granddaughter!
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Louis Armstrong and Danny Kaye --- Oh! This is Good!!!
Do you remember these two entertainers? Top Quality - I miss them!
Friday, August 5, 2011
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
This is the way the bathroom goes...
BLURBS!!
(Bathroom Lovingly Under Renovation by Shady-and-her-friends!!)
Grandchild in the tub on November 23, 2009. This is about one of the best photos I could find of the tub as it used to be: Wallpaper and mirrors on the wall, a tiled ledge on either end of the tub, with the same bright tile all over!
But things had to change...
Wallpaper and mirrors --- gone. Carpet covering the front wall of the tub --- gone.
Demolition begins with removal of the tile
With a little clean-up!
May 13, 2011
Getting ready to set the tub in place
The start of a (previously non-existent) closet wall
Have you ever tiled?
First time experience por moi!
July 10, 2011
Starting the back wall!
7/15/11
Acquisition of Bullnosed tile
Half the job grouted - July 17, 2011
A couple of cuts on bull-nosed tile...
Grout and tile are finished - 7/18/11!
July 15, 2011
Closet and other work
Getting into "tight places!"
7/25/11
Plumbers came, finished the job: affixing the hardware and turning on water!
Another Granddaughter in the tub!
There are still projects to finish - more about that later
(except to say - wall treatment, light fixtures, and painting!).
I haven't noticed anything "shady" about the project, at all! :-)
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Monday, July 11, 2011
4th of July, 2011 - a little saga
During the Spring of 2010, I was asked to create a pair of soft sculpture "scare the birds" for my parents' neighbors.
Below, you will see the result of my efforts.
However, I visited my mom last week and the poor couple was standing outdoors, looking very sad and uncomfortable. It was time for a facelift! What do you think, now?
This post property of http://yardisgreen.blogspot.com
Below, you will see the result of my efforts.
However, I visited my mom last week and the poor couple was standing outdoors, looking very sad and uncomfortable. It was time for a facelift! What do you think, now?
And Now...
The couple was standing
in the neighbor's yard,
I tried so not to stare -
But my, oh my! it was hard.
They stood arm-in-arm...
and I grinned (I confess),
at he, in red ballcap;
she with her green plaid dress.
They stood there so sweetly,
right there in the yard,
and I tried not to notice...
but my! Not staring was hard!
They were busy, it seemed,
as I passed to Mom's door.
So I turned round to peek,
for a glance - just once more.
What were they doing,
that couple so sweet?
Twirling their sparklers,
as they walked toward the street!
(This photo was taken at the onset of fireworks in Keosauqua, Iowa)
"Happy 4th of July -
Independence Day fun!
Our best wishes to you,
Please pass them to everyone!"
This post property of http://yardisgreen.blogspot.com
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
When the Red Red Robin Comes Bop Bop Boppin Along!
Enjoy!! (I DID NOT TAKE THIS VIDEO) But, it's worth the watch!Click on the Robin Photo above
to view the video!
Photo of fledgling robin taken by Terry Sohl
Found on sdakotabirds.com
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Friday, April 15, 2011
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Quick Draw McGraw and Cattle Battle Rattled!
Enjoy - Snuffles the Dog is one of my favorite memories!!
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Morning Ritual
Morning Ritual
I get up each morning
And dust off my wits,
Then pick up the paper
And read the obits.
If my name isn't there,
Then I know I'm not dead.
I eat a good breakfast
And go back to bed.
----anonymous
ha! Not when you're a gardener! Or anyone with something to do! ;-)
I get up each morning
And dust off my wits,
Then pick up the paper
And read the obits.
If my name isn't there,
Then I know I'm not dead.
I eat a good breakfast
And go back to bed.
----anonymous
ha! Not when you're a gardener! Or anyone with something to do! ;-)
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
My Dog
My Dog
My dog is such a gentle soul,
Although he's big, it's true.
He brings the paper in his mouth.
He brings the postman, too!
---- Max Fatchen
My dog is such a gentle soul,
Although he's big, it's true.
He brings the paper in his mouth.
He brings the postman, too!
---- Max Fatchen
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
The Dog
The Dog
The truth I do not stretch or shove
When I state the dog is full of love.
I've also proved, by actual test,
A wet dog is the loving-est.
----- Ogden Nash
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Teamwork!
Pulling together has never been better exemplified! It takes about 3 1/2 minutes. Enjoy! :-)
Friday, February 11, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Flower Power
My true love brought me flowers tonight,
and I'm all smiles and song.
I guess I'm doing something right ---
Or he's done something wrong!
----Maureen Cannon
Happy Valentine's Day!
SG
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Postmaster: Handle with Care
Our mail person lately is cause for concern.
She's pregnant as any observer can learn
She's pregnant as any observer can learn
By merely a glance at her contour and size.
A short leave of absence would seem very wise.
When I see her coming I'm nudged by the fearA Special Delivery may happen right here.
----Irene Warsaw
Thursday, January 13, 2011
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