It looks like the den may actually get finished off, and the new carpet laid within the next week (or two, or maybe even three). So, I vacuumed the walls (cobwebs galore) so the new paint would stick and washed down all the woodwork so the carpet wouldn't make everything look shabby. I decided that the heater registers needed repainting, so I dis-assembled them yesterday and started painting them. I had actually been very tired and figured I wouldn't do much, but I guess I was just tired of digging, planting and mulching - because I worked my butt off for most of the day.
Then I moved stuff into the greenhouse so that the frost due this morning wouldn't do any damage. I do have a couple of barrels planted with annuals that are just too big to move. I knew I was taking my chances when I planted - hopefully everything survived the night. By the time I got done, it was almost 6.
WS was no slouch, he rototilled the garden (takes a couple hours) and then loaded the tractor and rototiller up and dropped it off at the BIL's in Francestown. When he got home he mowed (1st time for the season) and then did some other odds and ends.
We then settled down to watch last week's episode of "24". Alas, it ws not to be. The government bit us in the *ss. The VCR had reset itself, thinking it neded to accommodate for daylight savings time. We got to see the last 2 minutes - at the rate this season has gone, we probably didn't miss much anyway.
I had to bring in the hummingbird feeder so it wouldn't freeze overnight. I have to remember to put it back out before I leave for work this morning.
Work all day, miss our TV show and take care of the birds - so much for the nice restful day that we both envisioned!
Ah! But just think how much you got accomplished. I'm surprised you didn't pass out on the couch. I prefer working outdoors than working indoors anyday. Have a good week!
Posted by: Matty | May 14, 2007 at 09:30 PM
i had worked outside every night during the week and on Saturday. I was sunburned and tired and really planned on getting groceries, doing dishes and sitting down to read a book while I watched the race. I got the first two done anyway (and I saw the last 15 laps of the race).
Posted by: Bogie | May 15, 2007 at 12:06 PM
Boy was I a sucker! The den just got finished at 2:30 on Friday. Unfortunately, the carpet won't get laid for a couple more weeks. For such a small job, this is going amazingly slow!
Posted by: bogie | May 20, 2007 at 07:17 AM
Let's see which occurs first: completion of your den or completion of the first replacement house in Greensburg KS. I toured Greensburg, yesterday. Not only was there not much to see (all gone!), but I could hardly see what was there--for the tears in my eyes. Good luck in getting your den finished. It is taking a while, isn't it?
Posted by: Cop Car | May 20, 2007 at 12:24 PM