We had some torrential downpours on Thursday and Friday, which created some alarming leaks, so during the few hours of sun we had on Saturday, John headed up on the roof to check things out.
He caulked and hammered and hopefully fixed things. No leaks so far, but we haven't had any big thunderstorms to fully test the repairs. He's not fond of climbing all the way up on the highest roof level, but I like my part of roof repair much better.
My job is to sit nearby, knit, drink tea, act as general gofer, and be ready to call 911 in case of any mishaps, and I think I did it
exceedingly well.
We were also lucky to have a visit from Justin. He was often out with friends or sleeping (because he was out very late with friends) but it is always wonderful to see him and it gives me a warm feeling even to look out in the morning and see his truck parked in his parking spot.
Dodging raindrops and trying not to slip in the mud puddles, we planted the last few things in the garden. I'm wishing for some sun after all the rain we've had, but it looks like there is only one day of sunshine predicted in the next week. Better than none!
The rainy weekend was perfect for lots of reading, so I finished two books for Book Bingo and started another one. I wasn't sure about the cover art on this one, and Justin (as a guy who works with deer every day) pointed out the problems with Bambi's father's antlers, but the text is surprisingly good so far. Felix Salten wrote a better story than Disney could ever portray in a movie and I often think of my doe while I'm reading.
I'm taking a short break for some things that I need to do, but also some very good things that I want to do. Hope to see you back here some time next week!
Looks like a great weekend. Enjoy your time off, I will look forward to hearing about the good things you are doing!
ReplyDeleteI am glad there was no need for 911 over the weekend, and I hope the leaks are all fixed! Enjoy your week! I look forward to hearing from your next week! :)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your time off and all the good things! I will be reading Bambi for book bingo too. I did read it when I was in elementary school and the only thing I remember about it was sitting at the kitchen table with my mother and sobbing over it...it wasn't Disney!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a nice, peaceful weekend...except for the roof leaks. I hate when Fletch gets on the ladder to go up...I'm a nervous wreck the entire time. Enjoy your time away - will look forward to hearing about it when you are back!
ReplyDeleteI am the ladder-watcher while Tom does roof-or-siding things, too. (We have cedar siding, and WAY too often, woodpeckers make holes and then other birds nest in the walls; once they move out, Tom has to patch the holes.) Once he got stuck on the roof when I was away on a trip. He is now humbled and only does roof things when I'm around to call 911 or whatever. :-) Enjoy your time away! Breaks are good for the soul. XO
ReplyDeleteI am ladder watch as well and sometimes ladder sitter! (That's uncomfortable!) Glad to hear your weekend was pretty good over all...and that you've got some good things on the horizon! See you soon :-)
ReplyDeleteClearly the most-important-911-potential job was with the most qualified ... and I'm so glad you didn't have to spring to action! Enjoy your break - hope it's more good stuff than "need to do". Look forward to seeing you back here next week!
ReplyDeletehope all is well on your break! We visited our son yesterday and had a great time being with him. Being with an adult child never gets old for me.
ReplyDeleteVery happy to hear there was no need for you to do more than enjoy your knitting (and the view). Enjoy your time away!
ReplyDeleteYay for visiting kids!! Glad you had a good weekend (and hope those leaks are fixed), and hope you have great week Bonny!
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