2 Weeks

it’s been over 2 weeks since I’ve written.  I’m going to get out of the habit if I don’t watch out.

There hasn’t been a lot to write about – or I was away from home.  Where to? You may ask.  Where else-Jacksonville.  We went over to watch the grandkids and to help with  house clean-up.

Both Penny and I got in some meaningful time with both Sophie and Lucy.  Sophie is now able to express her thoughts and have a conversation ( as best a 3-year-old can).  I had 3 real conversations with her and enjoyed each one.  Lucy is more physical liking to give hugs and be tickled—and to dance.  And she is so darn cute right now.

I finally have the design of the bookshelf I will make for C&C.  Penny and I went to Lowe’s and got the lumber to build it.  I’m still cleaning up the shop and won’t start on the bookshelf until that’s done.  I still had some clutter I produced before C&C’s wedding in the shop.  That and all the times I used the shop for overflow storage for the house.  I ‘m close to having it in shape.

I used my little cordless hammer driver today for the first time and it is a neat tool.  It makes a lot of noise (it sounds like a little jack hammer) It substitutes torque and mechanical shock to slowly drive in a screw or bolt.  It’s almost impossible to strip a screw head or  even slip off the screw as you drive.  It’s also easier on my thumbs because it doesn’t cause the drill to twist as much.

The tomato crop is just about shot now.  It is extremely hot now and there are only a few fruits still growing.  I’m still getting cucumbers, eggplant and okra; just not as plentiful.

Penny and I had a nice breakfast this morning at Mother Earths.  They have an inexpensive and good breakfast special.  We had a leisurely breakfast and lingered over the coffee refills as we chatted about things we are doing or planning.  It made for a great start for the day.