When we built our home (30+ years ago) we put one of those molded tub-shower things in the upstairs bathroom (the one I use). I’ve been stepping into and out of the tub to shower ever since. I never take baths. Earlier this year I decided I needed a walk-in shower and the workers finished it yesterday (photos). Still have some painting and trim work to do but I can use the shower and I love it.
The road to our house iced over last night. It’s a moderately steep hill and one of our neighbors went down it sideways and needed some sand and ashes to get back up.
I think I understood the concept behind the high range/low range gear lever on my Land Rover. But I had never had a real opportunity to use it this weekend’s snow (about a foot).
Went down the hill in 4WD (high). Came back up in 4WD (low) and it finally clicked for me. I need to remember to engage these gear combinations from time to time to make sure all the doodads are working.
Barb brought in the tree guys yesterday to drop a few dead trees and clean up some branches. Lots of yahoos with a ladder and a chainsaw in this business but these guys are probably the best around. Worth the money.
This is my favorite oak tree. The arborist estimated age at 80 years.
My first gardening run. Hattie is digging up the yard looking for moles. My job is to fill in with top soil. No long have to use Barb’s Lexus for this chore.
Update: January 5, 2019 – Plumbers cut up the old acrylic shower-tub in one of our bathrooms to make room for a walk-in shower. Contractor hauled off most of the old shower but didn’t have room for some.
So I tossed it in the bed of Minty Fresh (along with some other junk) and hauled it away. Pre-pickup, that would involve paying someone or borrowing a truck. How did I ever get along without a pickup?
Spotted this on the kitchen floor this morning. The prism effect was created by a beveled glass window. The pattern is the result of the light passing through one of those plastic crates. Didn’t last long.
