09-03-2025, 05:31 AM
Greetings, gang.
63 this morning after a very brief sprinkle which was accompanied by some thunder and lightning. Looks like that will be the high for today as the wind shifts to the north and increases to the mid 20s.
Started the other half of the living room yesterday. It's surprising how long it takes to move a desk and a credenza. Between that and making a grocery run I didn't get to apply primer until after lunch. Had to stop early to get cleaned up for a cross country track meet for one of the great-grandsons. He has several others but they are all out of town. Attendance at those will be spur of the moment. Also football starts soon for the middle school. Summer is definitely over and the school year has begun.
Big project for today will be painting the ceiling and walls. I want to get those done early so I can apply tape after lunch and paint the crown molding. After that is done the carpeting will be taken out and quarter round applied as necessary. From what I've seen so far it looks like I will be able to use pre-made quarter round rather than have to make my own. Then it will finally be time to start putting the new area rugs in place and restoring all the furniture to its rightful place. Also need to order curtains and drapes. The next few days should see some dramatic changes.
Paint is intelligent! It will find ruthlessly search out and find every spot not completely covered with multiple layers of drop cloths.
Gas continues tor drop. Down to $2.69 last evening.
All stay safe.
Tom
63 this morning after a very brief sprinkle which was accompanied by some thunder and lightning. Looks like that will be the high for today as the wind shifts to the north and increases to the mid 20s.
Started the other half of the living room yesterday. It's surprising how long it takes to move a desk and a credenza. Between that and making a grocery run I didn't get to apply primer until after lunch. Had to stop early to get cleaned up for a cross country track meet for one of the great-grandsons. He has several others but they are all out of town. Attendance at those will be spur of the moment. Also football starts soon for the middle school. Summer is definitely over and the school year has begun.
Big project for today will be painting the ceiling and walls. I want to get those done early so I can apply tape after lunch and paint the crown molding. After that is done the carpeting will be taken out and quarter round applied as necessary. From what I've seen so far it looks like I will be able to use pre-made quarter round rather than have to make my own. Then it will finally be time to start putting the new area rugs in place and restoring all the furniture to its rightful place. Also need to order curtains and drapes. The next few days should see some dramatic changes.
Paint is intelligent! It will find ruthlessly search out and find every spot not completely covered with multiple layers of drop cloths.
Gas continues tor drop. Down to $2.69 last evening.
All stay safe.
Tom
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Occupation: Professional Old Guy (The government pays me to be old.)
Dinosaur Rider