There's been a lot that has happened since the last post here. Nothing monumental, just an accumulation of little events here and there.
Two Shots, One Kill
Okay, maybe not the true sniper mantra but Logan was able to dispatch of a raccoon with the little blue Rascal rifle. It was a first animal taken by both the boy and the rifle. He was quite pleased with himself!
I've spared you the details and photos, but somehow the skin was removed from the coon, taken home and is now being dried and stretched to prepare it for mounting. He wants to hang it on his bedroom door. I haven't told his mom.
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| The easy part is over, now the work begins! |
I've spared you the details and photos, but somehow the skin was removed from the coon, taken home and is now being dried and stretched to prepare it for mounting. He wants to hang it on his bedroom door. I haven't told his mom.
Go Wings Go
LP also got to go to his first Red Wings game. He was so excited he sprinted up the stairs to the Joe Louis Arena. I had to shout at him to get him to stop and take this quick, blurry picture.
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| Banners hanging from the rafters |
Random Pictures
One day I was in the town of Dresden for work. I snapped this photo at the main intersection because as soon as I saw it I thought of my younger-but-more-mature sister. She loves spelling and grammar mistakes!
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| For those that need help... in the top ad; the word 'PAYED' should be "PAID'. |
Helping Erin and Nate move back into their old house. We were of great assistance, as you can see.
Here's a throwback to the company I used to work for. Cool to see an old drum of degreaser sitting out behind a barn.
A couple of students show the end results of their labours for the Grade 4 class project on the Mongols. A talwar-style sword and a horseman's bow. There was lots of other stuff they displayed - but not as cool as swords and bows!
Random picture from behind the blind while turkey hunting. Still nothing to show for the time and effort, but it's only a matter of time until our paths cross.
Family Work Day - 2014
It was our turn to begin the onerous duties of hosting the first family work day. The idea is to feed everybody in exchange for their labour and skills for one day. A fair deal for us, not so fair for everyone working!
This year we were able to dig six - 4' deep holes for the posts of what is going to be the 'Grand Pavillion'. Most of the work was done by the teens and LP, with oversight and supervision provided by Uncle Grant. Trampolining was done by The Littles.
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| Posts for the pavillion are planted |
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| Added some pot lights, just because someone suggested it |
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| Added a couple of plugs since we had the wall torn open |
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| Wainscotting removed from bathroom walls |
On top of those things we also opened up a can of worms when we tried to repair a small crack in the kitchen. It turned out to be a bigger project and took most of the day. Good to catch the problem - a leaking boot on an exhaust pipe on the roof; bad that it was so involved! Thanks to Poppa, Uncle Nate and Uncle Grant for their help.
We were also able to install a new mailbox, paint a new cupboard and doors, repaint a kitchen buffet, swap in a new window in the back door, install pot lights and generally keep from hurting ourselves or killing each other! We also had some people tearing out wainscoting and trim in preparation for painting. Demolition is always more enjoyable than rebuilding.
And to the girl-ers (Granny, Christine, Kylie, Erin and my younger-but-more-mature sister Marshy) for helping do all that plus help with meals, drinks and snacks; many thanks!
It's a blessing to have family you can work with and still have fun. They're good peoples.
