The Tables done + One

OK, I didn’t realize I hadn’t written the blog until the middle of the week so I figured I might as well wait until the weekend. Of course this was actually one weekend that I had some things to write about without having to rack my brain and now that I’ve started I can’t remember it all. Oh well.

But like the header reads we got the table done + one. Here’s the before and after picture of my $15.00 table. I’m really happy with the way it turned out and the color.

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The + one is Larry made me the bench I wanted. Figured with all the other honey-do projects the bench would be next summer. Then we went to JoAnn Fabrics and I picked out the material I wanted for the top seat. Did I mention that the seat opens and I have more storage?

Here’s a picture of my new eating area.

If you noticed in the picture on the wall there is a rolling pin. My mother gave this to me 45 years ago and told me every housewife needs a rolling pin. This was one she had for many years and used it often. I’m afraid I didn’t live up to moms standards of rolling out pie crusts but I’ll treasure it forever.

Last weekend (one of the reasons I forgot to post we went up to my brother’s place in Houghton Lake for the Poker Run on the Lake. We had a great time with Bob & Diane and sister Nadene as we went to five different places along the lake and picked up our sealed envelopes with a card inside. For those that don’t know the lake it is huge and it took us over 4 hours to get around it. Of course at each stop we were offered a variety of snacks and many choices of beverages. One was a pudding shot that was just wonderful; this is one I will need to share with the ladies at Retama this winter. After we got all our cards we went back to the house and then over to the Elks Club for a pot luck and drawings. When the guy opened my envelopes and I asked him if I had anything he said I didn’t need to pay much attention to the winning name. But at the last minute I decided to buy raffle tickets for the liquor box and this is what I won.

I guess I already have my bottle of wine for our Wine N Cheese Party this winter

Just want to wish our Grand-Daughter a Happy 19^th Birthday. She and I always do a lunch date together as our birthdays are so close. Isn’t she a beautiful young woman.

And the Step-Grandson is off this week to Ferris University. Brandi said the first thing they had to do when they got to his dorm is take the bunk beds down. Since his roommate isn’t much smaller then Dar-Relle they decided these beds weren’t made for this abuse and neither one wanted take the bottom bunk.

Here’s one proud papa and little brother

Did you notice the door behind them? I sure hope Dar-Relle remembers to duck or he’s going to have to start wearing his football helmet all the time.

I guess that’s it. This pretty much fills you in on what’s happening here. We’ve had some really chilly nights in the 40’s and highs only in the 60’s. Luckily it’s supposed to change this weekend and get back to some summer weather or I’m not sure how long I’d be able to keep Larry here.

Till next time………………………………………………………