Tile days

 

Terrible floors go out

New tub awaits the new surround  

I love this tile for master bath. 

 

Kitchen backsplash gets subway tile. 

 

 

Tub is ready 

 

 

 

Kitchen tile almost done. 

 

Tile going up. That waterproof pink paint is a little shocking. 

 

Now we just need grout and plumbing. 

Let there be light

Just realized I forgot to post latest reno pictures. If you are reading this one be sure to scroll down to see camping post. 

 

The installer had this really interesting leveler that held the slabs in place while he sealed the joint. 

 

Counters and lights are in. Left protective film on until tile goes in Monday. 

 

Love my apothecary light over sink. 

I wanted it so bad but it was too expensive.  Found a display model for half price! 

 

 

Breakfast table. 

 

Kitchen light. 

 

Half bath. 

Mother"s Day Campout 2017

Don't say we can't multitask. Mary Grace wanted to cook ribs in the crockpot. So of course we cooked them in the car on the way to the camp out. 

 

Here they are plugged into the outlet ready to ride. The only downside was how hungry the great smell made us. 

 

We arrived just ahead of a storm 

 

We kind of enjoyed watching it once everyone arrived safely. 

 

Some got caught in this deluge. 

 

All was forgotten as dinner was served. 

 

The next day Ryan settled in for serious snacking and relaxing. 

 Took a walk to the very odd park office. Looked like a plantation house. 

 

We have governor Hugh White to thank for this park. 

 

Got this sort of ghostly picture of a small old graveyard that is in the park. 

 

Obviously had been there since before the reservoir was made (Grenada Lake that is). 

 

Our resident fire starter got to work. 

 Then she had two grills going. One for veggies one for steak and salmon. 

 

Linda showed off her new insulated glass. 

 

Dinner was perfect. 

 

Loved this drainspout. 

 

Vintage web chairs. Sophie's photo. 

Our chairs await. 

 

 

The sun began to set. 

 

We discovered a hidden beach right below us. 

 

MG and Ryan skipping stones

 

Found lots of cool mushrooms. 

 

 

 

Time to crank up the fire. 

Another box takes off. 

 

 

The next morning was pancakes, bacon and presents. 

 

I rode home listening to vintage Mother's Day music. 

All are affected.

 

Duck update. Someone added a bit of shade. 

I think I'm to the end of cleaning out. Found a bag of greeting cards. How do you get rid of all these birthday, anniversary and Valentines wishes. So many sweet funny ones. But out they must go. 

Decided to keep all the postcards Mom and Dad sent the kids from all their travels. 

Letters from Sophie while at Camp Wahi. So funny. 

 

 

Ran across this pic. It looks like 2 kids had a kid. 

 

The Woolvertons are back from the beach. Dogs are exhausted. 

Truffles wearing a bit of cabinet paint. 

 

 

Pepper doesn't understand where his counters went.  He is relegated to the second level. 

 

Lighting going in. 

So of course the counters came at exactly the same time. It's crazy here. I'll post after all is done.  

Counters and duck

 

Counters are gone. Poor Toby. He will be glad when it is all over. 

 

The ignoble end to the counters 

 

Katherine 2 seems to be doing well. 

 

She did seem hot though. She should have picked a shadier spot.