May 31, 2010

Our attempt to leave early was close - we cut the difference and were on the road at 8:00. Of course since it's a holiday and we left early, traffic was great - even through the construction areas.

We got to O'Wich around 11:15 - it's only been 2 weeks since our last visit and the grass already needs to be cut...ergh! I'm glad all the leaves were raked last time and when we get done mowing, it should look great. The mower part should be available in the morning, since they're closed for the holiday.

One of the first things we noticed when we got to O'Wich was that the surveyors were there for the elevation - finally; then we saw a dragonfly that was hanging on the screen; a fallen bird nest and broken egg. Then we noticed the flower bed had filled in (and needs more weeding); the pumpkin patch has a couple of sprouts; the cinnamon ferns started peeking through; some animal crapped (again) in and next to the flower box (no photos of that mess); some birds started building a 5 foot wide nest above the patio door on a very small ledge; a bunch of limbs fell; and the screen porch was finished!

We unloaded the truck - we put the rockers out; placed Carlo's birthday gnome in the fern planter; hung one of Carlo's birthday bird feeders and one of his bird houses; turned on the air because it was extremely humid; fixed a small opening with a piece of screen; hung the wind chimes; hung the new clock inside and the old one outside; Carlo filled the feeders and fixed the broken squirrel feeder and we surveyed the tree situation to get the plan together for the arrival of the arborist!

While Carlo ran to the store, I put together the sink base for the bathroom. I placed the sink and faucet on it to check it out - LOVE IT! Perfect (small) size and a perfect fit for a (very) small bathroom. Can't wait to wash my hands in it! Carlo said he was excited about the accoutrements that came with the sink...really????? We put the pine chest in the living room as a TV stand and got rid of (pretty much) the last of Bob and Linda's crap! The old stand found a new home at Betty and Paul's.

Carlo got back right after Bob the tree guy arrived. While I put the groceries away they got "talkin' trees". To be cut are the two massive trees flanking the back deck and one on the side. We need to get the trees cuts that are the most hazardous to the cabin. Also to be cut is a tree - that if it fell - would most likely take out my car, since that's where I (usually) park. So fifteen minutes later, a handshake and the cost of a tuition payment, these trees should be gone within two weeks. The only thing is that when the cutting is all done, there will be a ten foot high pile of logs left behind. But, there will also be a base of a bench for the front of the cabin. Fingers crossed - the bench should be cool.

After Bob left, Carlo watered and changed the headlight in the truck. I took pictures - (after all, who wants a boring blog???), journaled and then we got ready for the LaTolteca birthday dinner.

Dinner was, as always, terrific. We went for a birthday walk (through WalMart), and followed that up with some birthday dessert - mini scoops from Culvers...which we enjoyed while sitting on our newly screened in porch. By 10:00 I couldn't stay up any longer and I went to bed. It was a very busy and long day!