I didn't think I would get to post a journal entry since we didn't have Internet for a few days and my mouse was acting crazy on my laptop. Plus I was locked out of Gmail and Google!
We arrived on Thursday evening around 7:00 and before dark!
It was a good drive even though the last 50 miles or so it was raining so hard I could barely see.
It takes both of us to drive these days and we arrived safe and sound.
Before we even leave the driveway, we have a word of prayer.
Prayers help everything.
Sherry was down at their house and Dean drove in from taking a friend home and stopped to visit awhile. The friend, Tom, is a retired master electrician, and put our AC to rights in just a few minutes.
Alas, I had neglected to ask Dean to turn on the water thinking it was just a matter of going out behind the camper room and turning on the faucet. No, the water was turned off up by the duck tank and by then it was wet chilly rain and muddy! No matter! Dean trudged up there and turned it on for us and then made his way home in the dark and mud.
It's Sunday evening as I write and the Internet connection was restored yesterday.
My mouse is working off and on and will require a visit to me son, Jesse, next week!
Louis Dean and I love campfires and he's kept one going for us even with the rain we've had.
This is my sitting place to read, watch the campfire, sip coffee and pray.
My mouse is acting up again so I will add my words to this entry later!
Technology is hard for me!
The mouse seems to be working so if the words stop - you know why.
I made homemade fajitas for dinner on Friday night.
Such pretty critters down here!
Love the peacocks!
And the mops!
Work is an ongoing thing in the 1925 house and I was so happy to be a part of it today!
Sherry is using vintage doorknobs on her vintage doors.
Dean paints the high sections, Sherry paints the middle ....
and I painted the low sections.
This is a brick facade - the before...
and after I lightened the grout.
There's another step where we will lighten and brighten the bricks.
This wall will be in the bathroom and feature a wall hung plant rack complete with a plant light and lots of greenery.
It's so pretty down here!
We haven't been able to inspect our beehives due to the rain.
But they seem to be thriving and we are encouraged.
It's been a struggle to do this post so I hope it makes sense!
I managed to add the edits to chapter 12 and hope to publish it in the morning.
Goodnight from the country!
Well, I'm glad you persevered and finished the post. It was all wonderful! I love the work they are doing on that house, and that you got to help out as well. I love the old doorknobs! Does she have any glass ones? Those are so pretty. I have a very small collection of doorknobs, since my blog title is "Closed Doors, Open Windows". I try to pick them up when I see them affordably priced. (or free is even better!) I love all the critters and things you are able to do there. So relaxing and wonderful. Thank you for sharing this with us. Makes me feel like I am right there!
ReplyDeleteLinda, Technology is nice only when it works otherwise it's a big ole pain you know where. LOL I am praying the bees are doing well and safe. I love painting walls, I guess . I have not painted any walls here, but the deck porch and neighbors fence. With all the work Sherry and Dean do, how they find time for so many animals is amazing. We have to be so thankful for our loving children, don't we? Hold each other tight . Blessings to all, love you, xoxo, Susie
ReplyDeleteSo glad you got to the ranch safe and sound in spite of the rain. I do all the driving, but my dearest is my eyes and ears too and like you lots of prayer. Takes both of us. I love what's happening in the 1925 house. I have a pair of glass doorknops, but they are on a shelf, not a door. I have them from one of the old houses we lived in.
ReplyDeleteLove all the colorful critters at the ranch. Tech stuff really frustrates me too, but so glad you were able to finish your post. Sending lots of love and hugs.
H Linda! Enjoy your time in the country. So glad you arrived safely and that God was watching over you and L.D.. The restoration of the 1925 house is really coming along. I love all of the beautiful critters you included pictures of. I hope you have a wonderful memorable time in your happy place! See you again soon!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting; who will your publisher be? I think my favorite photo is the one of the sky; with the black and orange. I hope the rest of your visit is rain-free with beautiful weather.
ReplyDeleteYou did well with getting this together even with mouse trouble. Technology can be such a pain sometimes.
ReplyDeleteLove those antique door knobs and the brick wall will look amazing.
maybe your mouse needs a battery replaced. if mouse doesn't work use the tab button to go down and space bar to go over. everything looks so good, critters, new old house, and so glad you are there and having fun and being the helper you are.. good luck with the mouse
ReplyDeleteyou are in your "overloaded" with critters space, your happy place, what could be better!! those fajitas look so good...ld always looks so happy when he is eating one of your wonderful meals!! technology is hard for me too!! have the best time ever!!
ReplyDeleteAll in all it looks like a beautiful week in the country. Their house is really going to be nice when completed. I love the character of old homes.
ReplyDeleteI had been wondering about the bees...glad to know they are still there and thriving.
ReplyDeleteIt's possible your mouse may only need a new battery. That would be an easy fix!
Lovely photos! So relaxing! Get some rest!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the beautiful countryside!! Love seeing the animals. Those are good working dogs aren't they?--- good guards. The old house is going to be so old fashioned and cozy when they get it done!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting that you are at the Ranch again. I love that you can help with the restoration of the 1925 house. It is going to be so beautiful when its don. Those doorknobs are gorgeous. We have glass doorknobs tucked away "somewhere" from Dave's folks home. They have lead in them so some have a purple tint to them.
ReplyDeleteLove all of your critters and it seems that my comments to you are disappearing now and then. I thought I had commented on this post already. Oh well, here's hoping this one goes through.
Enjoy the rest of your time there and safe journey home.
Sue
Even with the issues you are having and the fact that it rained and takes both of you to drive, I know you are happy to be in the country. I want to sit in your chair, do my Bible study, and pray! No better place to be than by the campfire!!
ReplyDeleteComputer problems can be so frustrating, mainly because we do not know what to do to fix them. I bet it is very rewarding to work on the house though, I love projects like that!
ReplyDelete