As you can see in the top picture they installed the door handles Tuesday. They were planning to come up yesterday to install the storm door and to adjust the refrigerator so it doesn’t keep shutting itself off, but we had some snow and a lot of wind. Andy had to stop about a dozen times when he was plowing because he couldn’t see the road through the blowing snow. Today, on the other hand, was beautiful so we went up in the afternoon to have a picnic dinner and to watch the lights of Santa Fe before we drove back.
It was the first time I’ve been up there since they finished the kitchen, and the little cottage does look nice–it seems the perfect size. We plan to keep it uncluttered and it feels spacious because of all the windows. Andy can now eat his lunches in luxury instead of sitting in the Jeep, the way he had to all last winter. I’m happy he can get back to working on his projects after the long hiatus.
What kind of projects, if any, do you like to work on?
Nice chair! Great improvement over the green one!
Great post!
My projects are always the same. Working on old age problems. Noticing how young people walk/move & try to mimic them. Head up, chest out, shoulders back, left hip out, hup 2, 3, 4. Pick up stuff off floor; good for flexibility I tell myself. Go downstairs to get something/do something. Come back upstairs without it. Go back downstairs; good exercise, I tell myself.
projects that are basically for me or my satisfaction 🙂
Beate,
The green one you gave him was much appreciated. It’s now in his shed/workroom.
bikehikebabe,
Andy used to say the same thing about going down to the garden with his tools. He got plenty of exercise going up and down.
Cathy,
That’s the height of luxury, isn’t it?
Property matters and simplifying life.
Seasonal project: delivering bread, fruit, & nuts to people who are home-bound (it is a joyful thing).
Writing.
You’re home looks great in snow:)
My projects are always about applying thinking to make life easier – though this usually means more dealing with feelings, spirituality and so on. Linear rationality is over-catered for already I think.
Rummuser,
I’m looking forward to hearing how it turns out
Dixie,
Good for you!
Evan,
I do that a lot too. If I dislike doing something I tune in and see what part of it bothers me. Usually I can find an easier way to do it. But the awareness is the biggest part.