Memorial Day Weekend

Here we are,

the beginning of another summer season!

Spring is such a busy time and for me

it's because there are so many projects

I want to complete before summer,

so I can pretty much sit back and enjoy it.

Are you a list maker?

I am.

There is something so satisfying about marking things off.

However, it seems that for every project I complete,

I think of two more to add to my list.

But I am very happy to say,

most of my "get done before summer" projects are now done!

The flower boxes on the front porch

have gone from barren to, if not yet lush,

at least planted.

They got their first dose of

Miracle-Gro this morning,

so they'll be coming along fine.

I have even planted a container with lavender,

after being so inspired with how it was used 

in Germany last summer.

The porch has been totally cleaned and is ready for use.

The front steps, which each year after a

winter of salting and scraping...

…always show their wear and need to be repainted.

Done!

All the outside windows and screens have been washed,

although I still have few inside that need to be done.

The dining room has been painted,

the french door mirrors have been painted,

the heating and air conditioning grates have been painted…

Work, work, work.

Never ending if you are a homeowner.

But for the most part,

I say, "Summer…bring it on!"

I am ready to enjoy!

I have even loaded up the crock pot this morning 

with a barbecue recipe that looks good.

(I'll share later if it's as good as it looks.)

Nanniepannie and I will be eating it all weekend,

our substitution for a picnic this weekend.

Don't forget to fly your flag this weekend

out of respect and gratitude for our military.

Wait a minute,

we fly ours everyday.

A profound appreciation to everyone

who has served and enabled me 

to enjoy the life I live.

(Especially my dear brother Rick who

is serving now in Germany. 

Love you Rick!)

Happy Memorial Day Weekend

and happy summer 

to each of you!

Memorial Day Sales and Going a Bit Crazy



Happy Memorial Day weekend to everyone.

Hope your weekend is a good one.

So far, mine has been.

It started yesterday...

...when my sister Nancy decided it was time

to replace her laptop.

I went along for moral support.

Since neither of us is very techno savvy,

it was decided two brains might be helpful

in asking the right questions and making

a good decision.

So off we went to Best Buy.

I had a bit of an second agenda.

Last Sunday's ads had included

what looked to me like a pretty good

price on an I Pad.



We looked at the laptops,

Nancy made her choice and purchase.

As our helpful "geek" was finishing up the sale,

I whipped out the sale circular and asked to see

what they had.

I have had a yen for an I Pad since last winter

when one of my knitting buddies brought hers to

our knitting retreat in the mountains.

I've also been seeing more and more

references to the "Square Reader."

It's a nifty way to accept credit cards

using your I Phone or I Pad.

I have no use for an I Phone--

I think it would be too much phone for me.

However, an I Pad...hummmmm.

My brain has been tossing around the idea

that this might just be just the ticket for

Buttermilk Cottage's Holiday Show.

We've always been a cash and carry show.

But what if we accepted credit cards...

hummmmm.

So I now have a brand new

toy to play with and learn

the ins and outs.

Nancy decided to have some software loaded

onto her new laptop which took a little time.

While waiting I wandered to the appliances.

It's crazy but I have been planning to

buy a freezer all my adult life,

but for one reason or another,

never have.

I even had an outlet installed in the basement

a couple of years ago for when I did.

Well, what do you know,

Best Buy had exactly what I wanted,

on sale.

The one I got is just a small one,

but will be wonderful for the

"Bistro on the Porch"

we do each year.

I can start baking much earlier

and stock things away for it!

So, I think I've done my part this

holiday weekend to keep the

American economy going...

Sales notwithstanding,

I am also remembering and

appreciating all the sacrifices

that have been made

by our military this

Memorial Day weekend.

Have a wonderful one!

(all images are from Google)