Tricia Cinco(GA) & Harvey
Member Since 2011
It has been many moons since I've done a condo. Not sure I remember how...
Strange to not be starting with a link to the last one and the previous days' numbers. 
I want to send my best wishes and many healing vines and good thoughts to Lyresa and her civvie, Spike. Praying for an Easter miracle. Thank you to all who have responded to the condo I did on her behalf. She needs your continued support, and I knew you wouldn't let her down! What a wonderful family we have here!
You many be wondering why I still call this Tricia's House of Chaos. Well, that's what it is. We started a remodelling project a couple of months ago, and....still going! We are replacing all the flooring in the house - wood except the bathrooms and laundry room. Since we have to clear out the rooms to do that, we decided to paint the entire interior. We are also redoing the fireplace in our family room and adding some built-ins to the guest bedroom. Those of you that have been here a while may recall the pictures from last summer, when I was redoing my pantry and I got into a one-upsmanship contest with Rhiannon - we have a LOT of stuff! We have to do this a couple of rooms at a time, as we have to put that stuff somewhere. Packing up each room is a much bigger job than I anticipated, and coordinating with the General Contractor, the painter, and the flooring installer has been problematic, as well. So far all the painting is done and flooring is down on the first floor, with just some baseboards and trim still to be installed. We are working at bringing stuff back from storage on the first floor and emptying the guest room and DH's office on the second floor. In the midst of all this fun, we had the in-laws here last weekend and are expecting my DS this coming Friday, for our annual wine tasting weekend!
To further complicate matters, we decided to purchase a trailer to take to the races. We saw it on a Sunday, made the decision that night, and then DH left Monday morning to go hunting with his father.
I spent the next three days getting the money together, purchasing generators and accessories, and packing for the trip, with a houseful of workmen! DH got home late Wednesday night and we got up early Thursday, picked up the trailer and headed to Phoenix! Talk about a whirlwind! When we got home, we had no place to put it, of course. It barely fit in front of our house for unloading. I located a spot in an RV storage lot a couple miles away (last one in the vicinity, apparently), and in the pouring rain we took it over there and parked it - two novice RVers on their own! Somehow, all survived.So the work resumes this coming week, and wouldn't you know it, DH is leaving Wednesday for another hunting trip!
Once all the remodeling is done, we will be ready to welcome some furry feet to the establishment. I really can't wait. I cannot believe it has been almost six months since Harvey crossed.
Except for the first year of our marriage, we have never been without cats in the house before. Rest assured I will share the news with you all when the happy day arrives.So now you know why I haven't been around a lot lately. Our WiFi will be down for several days soon, as the server, router, etc. in Mark's office will have to be removed for painting. I'll try to keep in touch on my phone and tablet as much as I can. Just know that my L&L Land family is always in my thoughts and prayers.
I wish you all a happy Easter and joyous Passover. I am sending healing vines to all in need and hugs to all their beans.
I always figure I can fix things up, or somehow make use of that old egg beater that I never used, not in 20 years. 
Hugo sends his best kitty kisses and purrs!
