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Hello, Saturday!
It’s so hard to believe August starts tomorrow. Another month, come and gone.
I’m not complaining because this summer has been so stinkin’ hot and humid here in Virginia! I’m looking forward to fall and less humidity.
Week 2 with Balto has been less stressful. He’s learning the house and the rules as well as the nighttime routine. Every night at around 11 pm we all take him outside and let him walk around the yard and “do his business.” Then he comes back in and gets right in his crate for bedtime all by himself. Of course, he’s probably doing this so well because he’s getting 2 bacon-flavored treats.
The cats have learned Balto’s bedtime routine, too. They know when he’s in his crate, so they walk around a little more confidently now, even going downstairs and checking things out.
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We won 2 expensive pieces of antique furniture from an auction this week for very cheap – a China cabinet and a dresser. The dresser was already painted and in really good condition. I put it upstairs in the little “nook” to store bedsheets in since there’s no linen closet upstairs.
The China cabinet is also in good condition, but I’m not loving the color. I need to clean it up and paint it one day soon. In all my spare time.
I have some good news! The contractors started work on the roof this week! This week they only repaired the huge hole in the family room and replaced the shingles. Next week (hopefully) they’re coming back to finish up what they can. The entire roof will have new shingles to match and new gutters will be put on, plus a few more repairs that need to be made. I’m so glad they were able to start work sooner than I expected.
The only downside is that it was sunny and 91 degrees, but the “feels like” temperature was 96! They must have been so hot up there! We had to turn our AC up because it was getting so hot inside the family room that it wouldn’t turn off!
This week’s dessert: Hershey’s Frozen Chocolate Chip Pie (This is so good for hot summer days! It was a huge hit with my whole family, too!)
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I love this story of Benjamin and Mary who became close friends during the pandemic. Mary is 99 years old and was isolated during the pandemic, but Benjamin, who’s only 2 years old, quickly became her friend. How sweet that he was there to play with her when she needed a friend the most!
Mrs. Cat Litter keeps getting in the fireplace. We’ve tried to block it off, but no matter what she gets around it.
So now instead of being an orange cat, she is turning black and has little black feet.
Does anyone know how to keep a cat out of the fireplace? Any suggestions are very appreciated.
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Wow you have had a busy week! Awesome buys at the auction and finally getting your roof fixed. I hate having contractors at my house but in your case it will be a blessing! It sounds like the new puppy is fitting in quite well even if the cats don’t agree. Lol Thank you sharing my recipe links too.
I'm glad they're fixing the roof but I'll be glad when they're gone, too. It's so loud and annoying and Balto hates them. Lol You're welcome! We loved the cheeseburger pie and the Hershey's pie!
Some good finds at the Auction. Yay to the work on the roof starting.
I think we're getting addicted to online auctions. Lol!!
Think just positive, and life will go on! Oh, my dear, you are complaining about the heat. I am back from Greece with sunny days and 29 degrees Celsius, and already, as I am writing to you, it is cloudy and about 16 degrees Celsius here! It is crazy, isn't it? At least, it is going on with you and yours. Have a great time, my lovely friend. ??
Thank you so much for your encouraging words! ? Luckily this week so far some cooler weather has come out way. Yay! ❤️
I like the open roof look..
I definitely feel for you. Humidity has been horrible this summer.
You know, it does make the room look alot bigger. ?
We're getting a break today. It's in the 70s! ?
Nice chat.?
Thank you!
Glad to hear Balto is settling in and work has started early on the roof!
Balto is doing a lot better this week. ? I'm so glad they're working on the roof but I'll also be glad when it's over. Haha!
Wow, friendship between 99 year old and 2 years old look amazing. I am happy that Balto settling in and you had quite busy week!
Isn't that the sweetest story?! They're so cute!
Very sweet ??.
This is a lovely post filled with positive things! I'm so glad everything's going well with Balto and with your roof. I love that story about Benjamin and Mary! So heartwarming! Mrs Cat Litter looks very cute with her new colouring, lol.
Thank you!! I loved that story, too. What a sweet friendship!
I am so happy to hear that they made progress on the roof! Yay! Your pet stories crack me up. Except I bet having your cat run around the house with dirty feet is not at all funny. All these yummy recipes you keep sharing! I haven’t tried any of them yet, because I’ve been too busy. But I am still hanging onto them for a rainy day.
Exactly! Luckily she's been smart enough to stay off the furniture. Lol! I hope you get to slow down and rest soon. ?
Yes, you were busy. I know you are excited that work was started on your roof. I love the Benjamin and Mary story, so sweet!
I am excited about the roof, but now I'm excited for them to be done and out of my house. Haha! Isn't that the sweetest friendship?!