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Missing the buds.  Just sayin’

Look at those deer on the beach.  Yesterday, we came across them as we drove to the new rental.  Yes, we found a new rental and it will be good!  It has a huge (1/3 acre lot) yard for the … Continue reading →

I tried to get the blog caught up, but so much happens every day, that I just need to move on and add past stories here and there. I could talk about repairing my mother’s metal cat wind chime and … Continue reading →

Wood is just gorgeous.  The grain, the color, the richness and the aesthetics.  This little gem was at our favorite Habitat for Humanity thrift store.  Circular edges fold underneath each side.  It’s old and a treasure and it’s ours. Some … Continue reading →

We haven’t lived in an actual neighborhood for ages.  Luckily, we are on the outer edge of this neighborhood, directly facing a wonderful large piece of undeveloped land.  Next door we have a small empty dwelling.  This seems to be … Continue reading →

Remember all the stuff we gave away?  Loads and loads and more loads to the thrift stores.  Well, we are now in the process of buying some of it back. Our favorite quality furniture thrift store is Habitat for Humanity…we … Continue reading →

I didn’t see this sign the first time we drove to the rental.  It’s a bit disconcerting, don’t you think?  This is one of the reasons we did not look at beach-front property…well, the other reason is that we are … Continue reading →

Look how comfortable some of us are!  It really doesn’t take much.  We also needed chairs.  So, I set off for the thrift store and found nothing.  I went to the next thrift store (we are fortunate to have many … Continue reading →

Disaster averted!  Mark found a house!  He came back to the hotel and took me to see it.  I had to peer through the windows, but I was sold!  He was going to go back to the hotel to fill … Continue reading →

We are in yet another dog-friendly hotel on the Island.  We have two nights and then we have to leave.  This is the “high” season on the Island. We have a brand new tent and two nice new sleeping bags.  … Continue reading →