Hot Hot Hot!

Hi y'all
Most of you are enjoying the heat with us.
Mid 90's and 50-70% humidity.
Yep, work in the morning and stay in for the afternoon.
All this occurring while I'm in the middle of painting the house.
Got one side done in two mornings.
But gave up entirely as the morning has been only bearable
doing other stuff and not for long without cooling off.
Hope to get back to painting and do two sides by Tuesday.
Then only one left and we will need a break for a few days
plan on the lake and finish up the cabinet hardware.

Been working on getting Passport ready to travel.
Gonna visit down to southern MN
then Millie's family annual gathering.
When that is all done
Only a few weeks left till we head out again on new adventures.
Wow, where did the summer go?

Grilled tonight as Millie bought us a nice steak
asparagus, mushrooms and some potatoes.
Timing was perfect cooking as all got done at the same time.
Love my new grill!

Forgot to mention the cukes
almost looks healthy.

Make you weekend great
and enjoy the heat!
Tom and Millie

Construction photos as promised

Hi everyone.
After a productive week and lots of great weather
including the T-storms and a trip home
to look at some houses with Chelsey,
yes, she is looking to make the big move.
Well, l have virtually completed the entertainment center
here at the cabin.
Only thing left is a couple of catches for the doors.

The big door on the right is for the portable AC unit.
We just got tired of looking at it and since it is only used on very hot days,
thought it should just disappear.
Switch for fireplace with an outlet for what ever, just seemed like a convenient place.
Door on left end is for access to the UPS unit so we don't have to reprogram
every time we loose power, and for some minor storage.
Door on the wall is to hide the electric service subpanel,
been planning that one for years and finally got it done.
Bottom below the fireplace heat duct is a future drawer for DVD's and such.
The fun part was creating the duct from the heat output on top of the fireplace unit
and getting it to come out the bottom and including a duct booster fan to insure air flow.
It was a fun and frustrating (at times) project and seemed to turn out well.
Time will age the wood to match the walls and ceiling in about 10 to 20 years.

That's about it for today
now to head home and get the house painted.
Ain't retirement great!

Tom and Millie

Middle of July

Hi one and all who are still following!
Summer is zipping by
or maybe we are so busy enjoying retirement........
and all the projects, time goes quickly.

Nearly done with the entertainment center/AC garage
at the lake cabin.
Next will be painting the house in town.
Hope that goes as quickly as summer is.
We just finished up with about 6" of rain over the past few days
now waiting for a few dry days before we can start the painting.

Weekdays at the lake are so nice and quiet
almost like the "off" season.
This morning while checking Facebook
had a wildlife treat.

They get really bold during the week.
Of course, rabbits and squirrels don't seem much affected by people,
the Mallard female was a bit unusual, at least in the group.

So off to size the doors for the entertainment center
and sand and recoat the top.
I will post photos when completed.

Make your weekend great
and enjoy whatever your weather is!

Tom and Millie

Happy July 4th!

Hello one and all
Great to have another beautiful holiday weekend.
Always a joy to celebrate our nations Independence day
and so great to have the freedoms we have.
Freedom is not "free" and we must remain ever vigilant.

Had family down this weekend
Swam, played on the pontoon
Ate great food
And viewed a really good family fireworks celebration.

Opened "The Flame" aperitif wine from Silver Sage Winery
in Oliver, BC.
Just as promised a nice fruity sweet start
and a Cayenne pepper finish.
Really "warmed" you up.
If you are ever in the Okanogan  Valley
(northern Washington and southern British Columbia)
Stop by the winery and sample some world class wines.

Not much else to cover
so enjoy the remains of your July 4 day
and make someone smile!

Tom and Millie

Boy did this day last a long time!

Hi all!
Happy longest day of the year.
15 hours and 53 minutes here
and it was sunny the whole time!
I know, I know the day is still only 24 hours
and it hasn't changed for a long time.
We also get a full moon
and the temps are great and the wind died down.

Took Millie for a sunset cruise
and had a beautiful Moon rise.

As we returned to the cabin the moon was guiding the way,

Right to our front door!
















Spent a lot of the day planning and starting
the new entertainment center.
Will be custom built in to match the Knotty Pine interior,
It has to house the portable AC
the electric fireplace heater,
the DVD player and the stereo.
Everything else is mounted on the wall.
Will post photos when completed.

Now the days will now start getting shorter.
We all know what that means in 6 months. :(

Make your week great
Tom and Millie

Summer moving fast

Hi all
Garage sale was a success!
Packing the remains and donating.
One truck load so far and hoping only one to go.

Week has gone by so fast and next week the days start getting shorter.
We all know what that means.
Tom and Millie are planning Big Adventure II
mostly a completion of the original.
Now planning to be back for the Holidays.
Kinda missed those last year.
Even though we spent some with relatives
it was not "home".
I also think the kids missed us.
I know we missed them.

Out to the lake for a few days
Last night's sunset

Each one is unique and so nice to enjoy
Was a really warm when we left town
and almost chilly when we got here.
Not really chilly, just felt so much cooler than town.

Woke up to a different view this morning.

Sat out on the deck and enjoyed the morning fog
and a cup of coffee.
So peaceful at 6 am on the lake.

Y'all have a great weekend
and make the coming week the best yet.
Hugs
Tom and Millie

Saturday AM

Good morning all
Busy week getting ready and having a garage sale.
So far good response and the "pile" is smaller.
Today is the last day and the kids are running it.
We came to the lake last night as we have a Lake Assoc. meeting this morning.
Hope the kids have a good response and the weather a bit more friendly.
Was beastly hot for the sale Thurs and Fri.
So nice to have a breeze blowing through the cabin this morning.
Also a great sunrise.

Closing out another week and many projects still not started.
Garage sales do take up so much time.

We are going to relax and stay cool this weekend
Then back to town to pack up the remnants of the sale
and get the garage back
maybe even making another attempt to find the leak in the camper.

Make this coming week great and enjoy summer!
Tom and Millie