From our house to your house, Sweet Easter wishes to one and all and wishes for a delightful and colorful spring! Aren't the cherry blossoms exquisite? The trees are just popping daily with blossoms of all kinds. Between the azaleas, the pear trees and the cherry trees, it's a beautiful variation of colored blossoms all across the mountain ranges. The maple trees have some reddish buds just beginning to open to go along with all the blossoms. And the bright yellows from the forsythia round out the color scheme! Certainly a wonder to behold! We haven't seen a spring like this in years, as Florida is sort of in a perpetual green state. And although the azaleas bloom there, it's usually in January! I was never ready for them! Being where there are seasons that change is such a treat!!!!! We remain in a constant state of awe ...
We have had a most interesting week and it's only Wednesday! Sunday was filled with home improvements, of course. Paul spent the day Saturday putting chair railing up in the master bedroom. Then Sunday he put shelves in the closet and some other odds and ends we needed done. Then we took our trip to Lowe's for more wood for cornices for that room. While we were at it, we went out to eat! We don't do that too much any more and it was a REAL treat ... and we got to relax as a bonus!!! YIPPEE!!!!
Monday appeared to be a normal day, but the full moon in Libra had surprising plans. Paul had an unfortunate auto accident in which his faithful pick up truck of 12 years was demolished. THANKFULLY he came away from it with only a sore nose (although he does have a broken heart over his truck being taken out of commission) and the 3 fellas that were in the other pick up involved were also NOT INJURED! All in all, the fact that no one was injured (beyond say, bruised ego) was a complete miracle for which we are still saying grace! And now we get to find Paul a new "companion" ... although he's not ready to give in to that yet. I think he'll have to get over the mourning period first!
On the subject of cars, I took my car in to the mechanic Tuesday to find out about getting the oil pan fixed. The mechanic said, "it's killed" ... which in English means, beyond repair. So ... a new oil pan for the Volvo, a few hours of labor, some plugs and wires, and she'll be good as new ... or mostly. Since we are now a one car family (until the Saab gets out of the garage and dusted off, that is) it's important to have the Volvo in tip top shape ... so, that's what is happening today, and hopefully will be finished by the time we need to travel on Friday!
Also, yesterday morning I stopped by the real estate office to say hi, and have "secured" a part time position working in the office 2 days per week until Memorial Day, then 3 days/week. Thank goodness! I'll have a nice job, air conditioning in the summer, heat in the colder air, with nice people and it's in Banner Elk (same town where Paul works) so it's nice and close to home. I'll still be teaching on Monday and Tuesdays at the studio! So, I will officially be ending my sabbatical and getting back in to the work force. Which means, the painting, wall papering and dry walling are almost over!!! I am so close to finished with the upstairs painting .. and then it's all trim work in the down stairs. That can be done on certain weekend days (the ones we aren't hiking, kayaking and camping on, I guess!) and we will have come to the first break in our "renovation" phase I. Whew! Wild ride, Mr. Toad!
I would like to wish Jennifer a very happy 31st birthday (Good grief, how old that must make me!) and ... also wish Kenric (Ms. Christy's little boy) a very happy birthday! (on the 5th?). There are so many events happening in April that they're hard to keep up with. But I hope to cover as many as I can manage to remember. Oh, and my friend, Pennisu's mom, Lois is doing just great! She had her heart cath and all is well. So, thank goodness for those kinds of miracles!! My mosaic mentor, Chrissie Grace, has begun writing her 2nd book and is working on a bunch of other projects, one of which includes a retail line! So, congrats to Chrissie! And time is closing in on Mandy ... only 4 more days of single living, girl!!!!! And Samantha (Marozzi), CONGRATULATIONS on being accepted into The Boone Magnet program! YEAH!!!! :-)
With happy hearts, and great wishes for a wonderful spring, we wish you all a lovely Easter and will send our pictures of this luscious land frequently! Although, did I mention it's supposed to be about 20 degrees this weekend? Snow fliurries tonight ... real snow Friday night and Saturday! We'll be missing this one! :-) Anyway, HAPPY EASTER TO ALL!!!!! And we hope you get all the Easter eggs you can handle! Paul & Cheri
We have had a most interesting week and it's only Wednesday! Sunday was filled with home improvements, of course. Paul spent the day Saturday putting chair railing up in the master bedroom. Then Sunday he put shelves in the closet and some other odds and ends we needed done. Then we took our trip to Lowe's for more wood for cornices for that room. While we were at it, we went out to eat! We don't do that too much any more and it was a REAL treat ... and we got to relax as a bonus!!! YIPPEE!!!!
Monday appeared to be a normal day, but the full moon in Libra had surprising plans. Paul had an unfortunate auto accident in which his faithful pick up truck of 12 years was demolished. THANKFULLY he came away from it with only a sore nose (although he does have a broken heart over his truck being taken out of commission) and the 3 fellas that were in the other pick up involved were also NOT INJURED! All in all, the fact that no one was injured (beyond say, bruised ego) was a complete miracle for which we are still saying grace! And now we get to find Paul a new "companion" ... although he's not ready to give in to that yet. I think he'll have to get over the mourning period first!
On the subject of cars, I took my car in to the mechanic Tuesday to find out about getting the oil pan fixed. The mechanic said, "it's killed" ... which in English means, beyond repair. So ... a new oil pan for the Volvo, a few hours of labor, some plugs and wires, and she'll be good as new ... or mostly. Since we are now a one car family (until the Saab gets out of the garage and dusted off, that is) it's important to have the Volvo in tip top shape ... so, that's what is happening today, and hopefully will be finished by the time we need to travel on Friday!
Also, yesterday morning I stopped by the real estate office to say hi, and have "secured" a part time position working in the office 2 days per week until Memorial Day, then 3 days/week. Thank goodness! I'll have a nice job, air conditioning in the summer, heat in the colder air, with nice people and it's in Banner Elk (same town where Paul works) so it's nice and close to home. I'll still be teaching on Monday and Tuesdays at the studio! So, I will officially be ending my sabbatical and getting back in to the work force. Which means, the painting, wall papering and dry walling are almost over!!! I am so close to finished with the upstairs painting .. and then it's all trim work in the down stairs. That can be done on certain weekend days (the ones we aren't hiking, kayaking and camping on, I guess!) and we will have come to the first break in our "renovation" phase I. Whew! Wild ride, Mr. Toad!
I would like to wish Jennifer a very happy 31st birthday (Good grief, how old that must make me!) and ... also wish Kenric (Ms. Christy's little boy) a very happy birthday! (on the 5th?). There are so many events happening in April that they're hard to keep up with. But I hope to cover as many as I can manage to remember. Oh, and my friend, Pennisu's mom, Lois is doing just great! She had her heart cath and all is well. So, thank goodness for those kinds of miracles!! My mosaic mentor, Chrissie Grace, has begun writing her 2nd book and is working on a bunch of other projects, one of which includes a retail line! So, congrats to Chrissie! And time is closing in on Mandy ... only 4 more days of single living, girl!!!!! And Samantha (Marozzi), CONGRATULATIONS on being accepted into The Boone Magnet program! YEAH!!!! :-)
With happy hearts, and great wishes for a wonderful spring, we wish you all a lovely Easter and will send our pictures of this luscious land frequently! Although, did I mention it's supposed to be about 20 degrees this weekend? Snow fliurries tonight ... real snow Friday night and Saturday! We'll be missing this one! :-) Anyway, HAPPY EASTER TO ALL!!!!! And we hope you get all the Easter eggs you can handle! Paul & Cheri
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