Saturday, October 20, 2012
Summer and closing
I neglected this blog during the summer. First, I was too busy. Then I was distracted by some health problems. But here's a summary.
We were around for the blooming of the tiger lilies this summer. They are such a treat. (See the August 12, 2009 entry.)
And we saw a wonderful foggy morning.
With the cooperation of everyone along our little road, we had some much needed repairs done.
We found two great guys from Mankato to refresh the ten-year-old paint job.
Once they finished, our favorite Californians visited again and left their own contributions to the cabin decor.
There were some plumbing emergencies that resulted in a new water heater, a new hose spigot, and a new kitchen faucet. (Great thanks to our plumber. Ask and we'll share his name and number.)
We were at the lake on a cool and very windy day to begin the closing up process. The willow tree looked like it had a comb over because of the wind.
A late season dragon fly was also being blown around and hung on to the fallen needles on the deck.
I went up for the final closing (and couldn't clean adequately because the water was turned off), but it was a reminder of times past when two kids (now in their 40s) and I would spend that third weekend in October (Minnesota teacher convention time) at Sidetrack.
Until spring...
We were around for the blooming of the tiger lilies this summer. They are such a treat. (See the August 12, 2009 entry.)
With the cooperation of everyone along our little road, we had some much needed repairs done.
We found two great guys from Mankato to refresh the ten-year-old paint job.
Once they finished, our favorite Californians visited again and left their own contributions to the cabin decor.
There were some plumbing emergencies that resulted in a new water heater, a new hose spigot, and a new kitchen faucet. (Great thanks to our plumber. Ask and we'll share his name and number.)
We were at the lake on a cool and very windy day to begin the closing up process. The willow tree looked like it had a comb over because of the wind.
I went up for the final closing (and couldn't clean adequately because the water was turned off), but it was a reminder of times past when two kids (now in their 40s) and I would spend that third weekend in October (Minnesota teacher convention time) at Sidetrack.
Until spring...
Labels: Fall 2012, October, plumbing, road work
