Slowly but surely things are getting accomplished and put away in our house. Earlier this week the new couch arrived, and as you can see --
Rosie approves.
The 1990s floral wallpaper border has been painstakingly removed from the kitchen.
Ahhhh, that's better!
Beneath the house a vapor barrier has been added for protection from moisture and tomorrow afternoon the new carpet and kitchen tile will be installed.
There are plenty more little projects, but that will be the last of the big, expensive ones.
The heat in July and August here have broken all records and it's been hot and sweaty working. Last night after dinner the humidity was down and we were motivated to get out of the house and "stretch our eyes."
The highway into Georgetown crosses a bridge high over the Sampit River about a mile from our house. The paper mill that provides many jobs for the town is upstream, and a huge county marina and park lie beneath the bridge.
From a trail and observation deck you can view the remnants of old bridges replaced over the years by bigger and better ones.
We walked the trail with Bob the Border Collie enjoying all the enticing smells apparent only to a dog's nose and then we headed toward home. The sun had set and the beautiful full moon was rising over Winyah Bay near our house.
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Don't know how you're going to use that kitchen without that border, it was kind of like the rug in the Big Lebowski, it brought the whole room together. Great photos.
ReplyDeleteAll coming along splendidly - well done.
ReplyDeleteCats are pretty good judges of comfy zones - ha ha.
Here in Brisbane we have had one of the warmest winters
on record??? I never wore my thick wind jacket this year,
incredible. Even the horrible Southern winds only came for
a couple of days and the EKKA ( Show 10 days ) was rain free.
"Huey, our rain God", was pleased with the show committee members.
Cheers
Colin
That moving business is a lot of work. I'm going to have to do it sooner or later.
ReplyDeleteInteresting that you have a very hot summer in Europe the was was very moody..
ReplyDeleteThere are some tiles on my kitchen wall that I've been planning to get rid of since I moved in six years ago! If you're looking for a little project.....cooler temperatures guaranteed.
ReplyDeleteLots to do when you move. You seem to be getting on top of it all. nice bridge and bay.
ReplyDeleteYou are making much progress I see. At least Rosie is happy now, a cat on the couch makes a house complete:) The kitchen looks so much better now without that silly flower paper.
ReplyDeleteMoving is a CHORE. I moved overseas last year and I am still tired from it LOL.
ReplyDeleteYou certainly are getting on with things, well done you.
ReplyDeleteYou seem to be getting lots of things done despite the hot and humid weather. Pleased to see Rosie approves of your choice. Is that a view from your new home at the end?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful water photos. Good luck with all the remodeling. My daughter is going through that right now, very frustrating.
ReplyDeleteRosie looks happy! I love your knotty pine cabinets in your kitchen! :)
ReplyDeleteGlorious photos! I'm glad your major house work is nearly done. Rosie seems quite taken with the couch - it matches her!
ReplyDeletenice photos.. :)
ReplyDeleteGood plan. Remodeling and then stretching the eyes that is...:)
ReplyDeleteYour new couch and the cabinets both look great! Love some good-looking woodwork! I also enjoyed the view under the bridge.
ReplyDeleteI love how you've chosen a couch that is colour coordinated with the cat. Huge improvement getting rid of that floral border!That time of day/ colour of sky in your moon shot is my favourite.
ReplyDeleteI love how you've chosen a couch that is colour coordinated with the cat. Huge improvement getting rid of that floral border!That time of day/ colour of sky in your moon shot is my favourite.
ReplyDeleteHow fun to explore a new place, particularly when it's your new home. And what a beautiful place to do it!
ReplyDeletegradual betterment delivers constant pleasure glad to see you lovely place and interesting write up
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