Yes, a beautiful day is shaping up here. I got the cottage closed up! Josh was a great help. He didn't have much time - having worked on Sat. I ended up wallpapering more than I had planned to - was able to move the hutch alone. And made a nice roast pork dinner. He brought a Reisling and we ate soon after he came and then watched "What happens in Vegas". I'm not really sure what happens in Vegas (despite numerous trips there), because I slept through most of it. He laughed out loud a lot. Too much work or too much wine? Who knows.
Yesterday I summoned up the courage (and dressed WARM) and took the Seadoo out. It was COLD! Drove it to the marina where Josh met me and drove me back. We enjoyed the gorgeous autumn colours. It was peak colour w/e!
So much to do to close up. Cleaning. Emptying and cleaning frig and freezer. Cupboards of food. Put away all outdoor furniture on deck, beach and in gazebo. Solar lights and bbq winterized. Etc etc etc. He ended up doing most of the outdoor stuff while I attacked the frig, packed up my clothes etc. And now all that remains is a visit from the plumber who will also take out the dock. Brandon had done some cleanup and put away the canoe - so that helped.
I didn't finish the wallpaper but I did finish to a point that I know I have enough. That was the main reason I wanted to get as much done as possible. It will just be a day or two more and the springtime will be a fine time for that.
So I am content in knowing that I accomplished much this season. New bedroom carpet and bathroom laminate flooring. New bathroom cabinets and granite countertop, mirror and lights. New fan in living room. New white wicker furniture in my room. Sattelite dish and added tv in my room. New furniture in Ashley's room and Brandon's room now has mine. Fixed the falling retaining wall and put in new gardens that look great! Took down some towering trees, opening up the lakeview again. Painted my bedroom sky blue. I feel wonderful in achieving this much in just one summer!
Goals for next summer: 1. Finish wallpaper 2. New Frig 3. New wood floor for kitchen 4. New deck at dock with winch to remove and put in dock.
And now I need to start cleaning my house! I'm home for a bit - this is the time.
