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DEC 7, 2002 SATURDAY
Went out shopping and found some real bargains. At Salvation
Army I found a fine brass chandelier, a nice old one. Its shaped
like an inverted T with lots of curlicue supports. Two plain
chimney lamps on each end of the arms. Also, 2 large matching
sconces like oil bracket lamps. The oil wells are elaborate and
dimpled with switches and plain chimneys. Also a pair of heavy
brass sconces, self switching with candle forms and brass shades.
The wall plates are diamond shaped. They will look great over
the beds in the bunk room. Also found two gorgeous mirrored and
painted trumeau for over the dining room doors. Oval mirrors and
carved frames with grapes, pears, and apples painted in the spandrels.
They are just the right size, $70.00 a piece at T.J. Maxx. Also
some fine all cotton Indian tablecloths in sand and black, 5'x7',
perfect for curtains. And a pair of small brackets for the
dining room mantel for $6.00.
DEC 18, 2002 WEDNESDAY
Jason and I decided to go down to Missouri for 4
days. Couple of jobs need doing and Jason needs the work.
Packed the truck with a collection of materials and furniture to bring
down long as we had the space in the truck. Of course, woke up
to discover that last night Missouri had a series of severe storms and
a tornado just outside Springfield. Trailer park wiped out and
couple of people killed. So heaven knows what sort of mess we
may find. Drove down encountering strong winds, thunderstorms,
fog, sunshine, and 65 degree weather. Arrived in Lebanon about 4
p.m. Weather mild and relatively dry. The water meadow at Twin
Bridges was full of deer, 2-3 dozen on both sides. We've never
seen so many there. Just a beautiful sight. House was fine
when we arrived. Just the expected leaks, which we have come
down to repair. Quick supper and a wild thunderstorm for about
15 mins. at 6 p.m. Deafening. Jason in bed by 8 p.m. Quiet
night for me. Lots to do tomorrow.
DEC 19, 2002 THURSDAY
A good nights rest. Temperature mild for the season and a light
rain this morning. Had a quick breakfast and right to work.
Jason wrapped the tall wall in tarpaper to keep out the rain and
weather until spring. Seems to have blocked all the leaks.
Jason cut wood and brought it in for the evening while I unloaded and
sorted the things we brought from home. Spent the afternoon
running long runs of wire and telephone lines to the edge of the new
construction. Turns out Jason is fully trained to hook lines into the
main box, so we will try to do hook-ups tomorrow so we can have the
two new circuits. Put up insulation and started the upper bunk.
Pasta and chicken for supper and quiet evening watching last episode
of Survivor. Temperature down to 35 degrees so we kept the fire
going. We are going to finish the bunk tomorrow, put up wall
board in both bedrooms and, with luck, finish the electrical. I
don't think we will manage the last of the kitchen paneling. We
can always do that next visit.
DEC 20, 2002 FRIDAY
Cold, cold, cold this morning, but the sun is out. Lit a small
fire to take the edge off. Jason framed up the loft bed.
Its a bit higher than I thought, but still workable. I wired all
the last of the plugs and circuits and Jason ran the last of the power
lines, including two extra lines for the Great Hall wing. Ran
into town for OSB, but we arrived too late. Can't believe Friday
night and lumberyards close at 5 p.m. Went to supper at Dowd's and
visited with Leon and Gary, the manager. Stopped at Wally World
for a few basic sundries for the pantry. Quiet night in front of
the fire. Jason's going to hook up the two new circuits before
we leave in the morning. And so to bed.
DEC 21,2002 SATURDAY
Crisp bright cold morning. Up at 8 a.m. for a fast breakfast.
I installed a few more plugs and switches and Jason installed the two
trunk lines so we can hook up on the next visit. Tidied the
house and made a list of needed supplies for the next visit.
Jeff stopped by to visit as we were leaving. He's been laid off
from the Fort for a bit, so finishing lots of projects. Jeff
recommended we check out the new Sutherlands, good lumber and prices.
Jeff told us Betty's spending the winter with one of her kids, but
will be back in the Spring. Her sister in Texas is trying to
sell her Texas house and has plans to build a new house across from
Betty on the two lots behind my pond lots at E1F1. Starting to
get a bit crowded around here. Perhaps it won't happen.
Left for home about 10:30 a.m. Lots of deer at Twin Bridges even
in daylight. Uneventful trip home. Next year by hook or
crook, we will spend Christmas on the Homestead.
CHRISTMAS 2002
Had email from Gail in Hartville, and Jon and Loretta. Big
snowstorm has left them with about 18 inches of snow and ice.
Freezing cold, big winds, and lots of drifts. Some poor lady killed in
a wreck at Twin Bridges. What a shame. Glad we didn't stay
for the holidays. House is still a bit unfinished for that kind
of weather.
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