Wow, almost April...winter went fast. Well, the weekend was the biggest and newest part of my life, so I will focus there. My neighbor, Chris, and his father-in-law, who is a master carpenter, were willinging to help me fix up my front porch, which has been bothering me for months. Chris and I went to Lowe's this week past, and gathered up all the supplies...specifically about "seven-hunge" worth....$700 for the lame white people out there whose ears are not in tune with the 'streets'. I had to tell myself that it would be much more expensive to have this installed, haha. Sunday morning we three tackled the task, and six-ish hours later my home looks amazing from the front at least. I only have to get grass to grow in my front yard, and add all the little bushes to the retaining wall. Attached are the photos of the completed project (minus some painting of course).
The day(s) before were typical for the Turnpike except for the phone call that I got a telephone call from a Hawaii area code, which turned out to be my big brother. Besides the time delay, it was really a great 25-ish minutes. I kinda felt like I was calling "Stern", and had to turn down my radio. FYI Bill, I figured out how to send the Stern to Pat, so if you want any of them, supply your address to my email, or an email address that accepts larger files. It was great to hear that he enjoyed the care package not only from us, but many others who have shown their support. It was so great to hear his voice, and joke around, as what is pretty much standard during our talks/greets. I think I immediately turn into a 14 year old when I pick up the phone. He eventually had to go since when it was mid-day here, it was 11:30pm there, and he stated specifically that he needed his 'beauty rest'. I think my next care package, I'll send some cucumbers to put on his eyelids, haha.
And on that note, it is around 11:30 here, and I too need my rest. I will add here that I missed my brother's anniversary, and will be calling MK tomorrow in order to celebrate that date in history. Be safe, send more photos, keep your eyes off those 'heels' over there, and call again when you can...it was appreciated.
Nite.
9 comments:
Strong Island...here's your shinebox dog photos, haha. Secondly, when Pat gets back, we'll have to crack open some brews together!!
dude, count me in upon Pat's return.
That is great looking dog!
WHAT UP!?
Strong Island in the HOUSSSEEEEE
The porch looks great! The wall is fantastic too. We need you to come do our backyard.
Beer is on me. I want a beer coma.
Still waiting for that call, but wait until Friday since I went over our monthly minutes already! Also, don't worry, there will be plenty of alcohol flowing when he returns, as well as a huge bash! I plan on ya'll helping me plan that one out. Mini bash when he comes home for 2 wee R&R maybe.
As for the wall, I totally agree! When can you come out and help with my backyard! Too much to do, and I want it done by the time Pat is home for R&R... I don't think it will happen.
yeah, I got a patio I want to put in..nothing fancy, but you look to have the manual labor thing down really well....
compensation - beer, food, and hoops Strong island style!
BOO YAH!
S.Island...If you're serious about the patio, let me know. I can give you a hand. We would need to schedule it out. Drop me a line...
Shawn
At some point. I have some demo work to do first. I am just very impressed with your wall/porch! Quite the handyman.
We can plan it when Pat's back so we can make him lift all pavers! :-)
Sure, wait until I am unarmed. Bet you wouldn't say that if I jacked you up with my M4, huh toughguy! How about a new post there Jackson?
No SIR!
I don't know if it would be a good idea to have TWO Finney's working with me...that may be bad for my health....
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