I missed those little kitties when I got back here. But I but 3 small mugho pines and I'm planting one for each of them. I KNOW they will be adopted - they're so darn cute but they were developing little personalities and following me around.
I have not heard anything of JamesJohn in a long long time. He used to even pop in our chatroom from time to time.
And really - my cottage is no mansion - just a little place that I feel so at home in. My little piece of heaven. You will make your house that way too - personalizing it into a home. I like that your boys are decorating in their own way. My kids went through years of rock posters etc both here and at home. It's all part of their identity. They LOVE it.
Bethie: Your post was deleted yesterday. That was one of the reasons the whole uproar began. You were giving your best advice to a friend - why should THAT be deleted? No, I don't think the moderator handled things very well AT ALL! But I guess I made that clear yesterday and so did everyone else.
Welcome to my thread! I serve wine over here as well - what's your pleasure. I don't believe there is much a little wine can't help - do you?
I was really surprised to read that you don't get that many posts. It was SO busy over there when I was there. But fear not - many caring people will do their best to help - just ask.
I may be a few years ahead of you in the whole process - but I remember it all VERY vividly. Today is the 7 year anniversary of the BOMB for me. Something I'll never forget.
In my 7 years - I have seen a lot of things happen. And although some of us didn't save our marriages - I know some that did. And no matter what - none of us knows for sure how each situation will turn out - including yours.
So hang in there for the roughest roller coaster ride of your life. Try to take from the others what you feel will help you. Then politely thank the rest and do what you feel is right.
Today is cloudy and a little drizzly but the forecast is fab. It will clear by afternoon and will be one of the sunniest, warmest w/es of the summer. I guess that's not really saying much here but it is promising!
Josh is going to try to knock off work early to begin the sojourn north. Holiday w/e traffic is horrible. Toronto is noted to have the worst commute in North America. I have learned to avoid the Fri/Sun cottage traffic. Easier now that I have no school aged children.
SO, I should begin stripping today. Wallpaper that is. So far I have not been motivated. Anyone with experience have any advice on this? I just want it done. I don't want to do it. Have not option - LOL!
I miss the little kittens. I see their bowl out there and missed tripping over them and 3 little mouths open, mewing for food. I am glad they will have a better life now.
Josh and I plan to go to the wildlife center nearby this Sunday. It is one amazing place. An elderly lady takes in and cares for any abandoned or injured wild animal. She has done this for years. Most are rehabilitated and released back into the wild. But some cannot be and she houses them. This year they have a young moose. Got him at 6 days old when his mom was hit by a car. There are always lots of raccoon kits, baby bears, beavers, skunks, fawns etc. She has wolves and even a lion! Some people take in exotic pets then learn that they grow up and they can't care for them. My mother loved this place! She and my Dad and now Josh and I always make donations to help them keep this place going. For what wonderful work they do!
I will tidy up today (sometimes when you're alone you get a bit sloppy) and look forward to adult accompaniment. I should also hone my Scrabble skills since he beat me last w/e. And I don't take losing lying down. (well, usually I don't - LOL!)
YO!!! I'm going camping!!! Have I mentioned that I HATE camping? I'm thinking this will be the last time. I had promised MG that I'd give camping a try this summer and if I didn't learn to like it, we'd sell the camper. OK, I've tried!!! I also tried to get reservations at "any" Lake Mi resort but everything was booked.
Soooooooo, tonight I will be sitting in the dirt, killing mosquitos, dressed in layers, bored out of my mind while staring into a campfire. Fun, huh? NOT!!! I don't get why people enjoy this. I absolutely hate it!!! But, I'll take wine and my friend is taking margarita stuff so all will be well until I pass out in a fire staring, bug bitten, mind numbing stupor.
Can someone tell me why this is supposed to be fun???
Oh my sweet Jilly Bean! I used to love that - not anymore. I get the best of both worlds in my cottage. The outdoors is there when I want it but when its cold or wet or buggy - I'm inside with my electric blankie and my sattelite dish!
Come to the cottage. Come come come. It is a nice place!
Stay warm and bugless. Aug is better than July. You'll see.
I am not thinking Ry wants to drive down from L.A today
oh my! wallpaper stripping, know it well, Got lots of advice when I was doing it, my uncle did it for a living, he told my dad to get a water sprizter, not a small bottle but one of the tanks and SATURATE the wall, then one of those lil gadgets they have and start! My bedrooom was terrible! K didnt size or did size it?? when he put the paper on 11 yrs ago and some of the dry wall came off , ugggh
BUT the dining area was easy! I guess a lot depends on how the wallpaper was put on. Good luck, blast the stereo, or have someone there to chat with cause its a long process lol
My sis is coming down and hopefully my kid but who knows , gonna just do the pool/barbque thing. Picking up my furniture!! yeah!! and weekend stuff
Have fun Barb, let me know how the stripping goes! walllpaper of course lol
Last edited by KarenMarieS; 08/29/0805:00 PM.
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