Weekend What-Nots

Did you all miss me? Did any of you keep coming back 'cos I usually post even when I say I'm on break? HA! I actually took a break. For real. Just like I said. Strange. But, it felt good. Here's a looksee into the house "getting there". I reckon, now that my back is aching like I've trekked a thousand miles with a mule pack on my back (and the mule, no less), progress will make a bit of a slow down to the ultimate finish.

I have found many many things I need to deal with. We evidently did not purge enough in Maryland so I need to work on figuring out how to shed this stuff without regrets and filling the garbage dump with stuff others would likely be happy to have/use. I must find a Goodwill or Salvation Army drop off site. I know there must be one or the other, and, I'll look into it once I have put it all together for donation.

I don't have time for a yard sale. I don't think we are "allowed" to have them anyway. I can make some phone calls to see about that. I can read the "book" that came with this house first so I don't confirm to anyone that I'm a dumdum.

Here are some pictures and commentary for your enjoyment (mind, they are a bit random as I did not want to post a couple of posts, but one jointly to save time):

Hopefully, Heather will be reading this one as this pic is just for her. She'll get it, but I'll tell the tale (it is short, so do be still). She said there was a website or something that had pictures of abandoned shopping carts - or perhaps a coffee table book of such pictures. Now, every time I see an abandoned "buggy" I think of her. Fortunately, I get to think about her many times over wherever in the world I may be since many folks like to "ditch" their rigs when they are done with them.




This crazy looking, huge, but kind of beautiful, moth was gracing the wall of the condo's garage. The kids said I shouldn't take its picture since the flash might set it in motion. I risked it and it stayed there . . . thank God, though, I'd have done a mess in my shorts had it flown at me at all!


The Hula Bowl. This is where they have that famous flea market three times a week. Good deals to be had, some pretty fine food . . . best deal on tee shirts I've ever seen.


The first EVVAH mail arriving in my post was this lovely handmade beach tote/bag made by Jenny of Elefantz in Australia . . . it was what I received for signing up for her Pay it Forward. I feel very blessed (and lucky - even though Catholics aren't supposed to believe in luck; well, I read it and I heard that, so if I'm a wrong in sayin' it, please tell me).
I'm gushingly proud of this tote! Thank you Jenny; I love it and I love you!! Never mind that hot mess behind and around me.



From one of the three windows in my bedroom, I get to see the top of the USS Missouri. And, my neighbours house. And part of the front lawn we share. The front lawn is generous so I'm thinking of buying a croquette set.


The dining room. Also, the craft area. I still have to roll out my carts etc. from the spooky under the stairs closet (it's not really spooky, but it has potential) and place them in this area. My sewing machine and pedal are found, reunited, and in a box under the craft table. I also have my pot holder making book out . . . ideas, ideas!!!



The pantry is coming along, but to me, still quite bare. Trust me, we aren't starving. To the left of the aprons so gallantly hanging on the pantry door is the pantry we brought with us. It holds many delights. Fattening delights, too.



Here's the living room. I love love love our new furniture. IKEA is pretty cool. It only has to last three years. Longer if we stay in HI longer, but let's let the first tour move along first, yeah?
That bookcase now has many many many more books on it than when I took the picture. That rocking chair needs to be hauled up to our bedroom. That blue chair and ottoman are MINE. But my kids keep parking their arses there knowing it's mine and then I'm the big, mean mummy making them move. Geesh!


This area is still a hot mess, but it will get put up and be done with by week's end.
Another shot of the kitchen, looking a bit more dandy and useful. I bought some coffee wallies to put on the walls. Not sure how else I will use them in and around what's left - there's plenty of wall, but too many of those things will look tacky.


Last, but not least, a pooped out Yorkie. She has been busy! We are walking her, running her ragged with chasing her toys, and just loving her up. She's endured a kind of heck I can't imagine with our separation, but you can just tell she loved begin at our friend's house, but loves being with us more. If she had to chose, it would be us and our friend would not dispute that. God bless our friend for taking such great care of her for two long months!

Amen. I'm done. It's only 8:47 pm my time, but I am usually tuckered about this time of night these days. I'm up at 5:30am most mornings any more. Makes for a long day. A full day, but a long one. I thank God for every minute.

Now, let's move on to other topics 'cos this moving talk has done me in and, probably you, too.
WOOF!