My daughter picked this pattern, but she wanted it long enough to cover her bottom. There are large windows behind her at work, but she doesn’t care to wear a sweater. Since the vest is knit from the top down, it was easy to get the right length. I only bought one ball of yarn for this vest. The rest came out of my stash. I stayed mostly with purples and grays to give it a classy look.
I was sitting on a bench over the river this morning and I couldn’t help but think how lucky I was. We have a nice home on the water in a pleasant neighborhood. We can afford to make improvements to make our home even more perfect for us. All those years of working hard paid off. When I was young and struggling, I never thought that I would have anything like this. I learned early that the only way to change anything was to do it yourself. Something my lousy education certainly lacked. I am as happy as I possibly can be.
Wait a minute. Did I just say that? I’d better be careful. I’ll ruin my reputation. I mean, if I were one of the seven dwarfs, I’d be Grumpy, so these feelings are kind of strange for me.
Our kitchen is coming along. We still have some decisions to make. The little round table is nice for two, but a small island would help. Sweetums was considering an attached rectangular table. Interesting. After the island, we need to consider countertops. Oh. And a hood.
It takes pictures. But it doesn’t give them back. I tried two different cords and two different computers. It taunts me by saying, “Yes, I’m connected”, then it says, “Fooled you” and turns itself off. Hyperventilate Mumble. Mumble.
I had some good pictures on that camera–like the animals enjoying the wonders of the Sacred Banana and my knitting and the ongoing saga that is my kitchen.
Frank has been doing a great job on re-purposing the old cabinets. And with the old stove gone, the floor can be finished.
We keep moving the chow, but the cats still manage to find it.
For a good month now, I have managed to avoid Sweetums’ cold. But, it’s finally got me, right in the chest. This can’t be happening. I’ve got things to do. Everything is such an effort. Since it was raining, I took a shower this morning and washed my hair. Usually I feel great afterward. Today, I was exhausted by the time I was finished. I could just beat him.
It has gas burners and electric ovens. That’s all I really wanted. But we had a 42″ space to fill, so we bought a 40″. It has five burners with three different BTU. There is a small oven that my favorite baking dish fits into nicely. The main oven has more programing options than I will probably ever use, but I’ll have fun trying. What can I say? I like to bake. One thing I don’t like; it’s stainless steel. I think stainless steel is highly overrated. I’d be happier if it was white or almond or almost any other color–even blue, but that’s life. Anyway, I really do love it! Oh! I forgot to mention it’s also convection and self cleaning.
Why am I sitting here when I should be playing with my new toy?
We’ve been going out for supper the last three days and I’m hoping we won’t need to today. I thought about putting something in the microwave, but Sweetums said, “Let’s just get a burger.” I guess a microwave meal didn’t appeal to him either.
Frank cut off the peninsula next to the stove. It’s surprising how much that opened the room. The floor should be finished today. Well, it’s not really finished. Another section still needs work. The current stove goes and the new floor needs to be extended, hopefully, to the back door. I always thought carpeting there was stupid.
We are going to get a dual fuel range. I really miss cooking with gas and an electric oven cooks so evenly. I’m so glad we didn’t have a granite top on the side cabinets. It sawed in half very nicely to make room for the new range. Flo, as usual, has been helping.
And I thought the pink floor was ugly.
And this was on the wall?
I found this is the dining room.
Frank came yesterday and they started removing the wall between the kitchen and what’s left of the dining room. So, of course, stuff had to be moved. And, since I did not help in this process, I can’t find anything. Why didn’t I help. I had more important things to do. I got a pedicure and a haircut. You know–the necessities of life. It is so strange to get something out of a cupboard and the cupboard isn’t there. You just stand for a few seconds with this dumb look on your face. Then Sweetums says, “What do you want? I’ll get it for you.” See why I call him Sweetums.
Supper was a bit of a challenge.
Look at that smile!
I’ll really miss it.
I like to imagine her and her buddy, Colette, having fun together again. 
Up a Creek in Lower Slower Delaware 