Monthly Archives: July 2014

AQS Charlotte Bound

Posted on July 28, 2014 by ronda926

Saturday morning Cynthia picked up Sharon and I and we took off and headed for Charlotte. I was lucky and I got to sit in the back and I sat in my little corner of the van and stitched and … Continue reading →

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Noticing a Trend

Posted on July 25, 2014 by ronda926

Wednesday was an errand day and I didn’t do very much at the house, but David did a little more demo in the upstairs bathroom and started taking down the wall to enlarge the bedroom. We have now taken down … Continue reading →

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Back Porch and Kitchen

Posted on July 22, 2014 by ronda926

I ended up working Monday and Tuesday, but there was still time for demo! Monday morning I drove to the house to talk to the electricians except I was the only one there. So I left, drove to work and … Continue reading →

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Treasure Day

Posted on July 20, 2014 by ronda926

David and I took it easy this morning (me more than him). He did the yard at home while I did computer work and then he went to LaPorte to do that yard and then work in the house. His … Continue reading →

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More Demo

Posted on July 20, 2014 by ronda926

I am beginning to wonder when we will ever finish the end of the demolition, it won’t be this weekend! The electrical is moving right along and I am really enjoying the crew that I’m working with – they are … Continue reading →

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“Q” is for…

Posted on July 17, 2014 by ronda926

Today “Q” is for Quest! I’m starting this at almost 10 p.m. and I’m still so excited I am not sure if I can sleep or not, but I’m sure I will since I’ve been up since 5:30 or so. … Continue reading →

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We Got A Reprieve

Posted on July 16, 2014 by ronda926

Oh, guess what! We got a stay of execution from the City of LaPorte. For some reason they had our business classified as commercial “something”. The guy that we hired to do the electrical went to the city and started … Continue reading →

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It’s the Little Things

Posted on July 14, 2014 by ronda926

Today I had a meeting with the city to find out more information on the permits for the house. Every time I go to the city I’m a little excited and think I am ready for their questions and for … Continue reading →

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Sewful Sunday

Posted on July 13, 2014 by ronda926

We had a good Sunday, but sad to say it is the last day of our sewing retreat. We laughed, ate and sewed, at least until 1 or so. I worked on my churn dash blocks for my Happy Harvest … Continue reading →

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We Have Drawings

Posted on July 13, 2014 by ronda926

It has been a few days since I’ve written so I thought I would do a brief update. Thursday my “sew sisters” moved in for our quarterly sewing retreat, now remember that it isn’t really on a quarterly basis as … Continue reading →

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List Time!

Posted on July 10, 2014 by ronda926

Of course, it is always time for making lists, but it seems like I need to make more! It has been a very unusual week with family, contractors, guild workshop and bee meeting. Trying to get it all done is … Continue reading →

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Fourth and More

Posted on July 6, 2014 by ronda926

Friday morning David and I drove to Tyler to celebrate Adley’s 1st birthday. It is hard to believe that this time last year we did the very same trip, time sure flies by. It was nice to not have to … Continue reading →

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Diamond in the Rough

Posted on July 3, 2014 by ronda926

How was your Thursday? I’m guessing it was your “Friday”, since tomorrow is a holiday! I had a hard time sleeping and got up early and I actually got to work on fabric for a little while. I thought I … Continue reading →

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Stuck Like Glue

Posted on July 2, 2014 by ronda926

First off, I want to give a big happy birthday shout out to my great friend, Cathy. She and her family are vacationing in sunny Florida. I told her that we could celebrate when she comes home! I had better … Continue reading →

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Dust Bowl

Posted on July 1, 2014 by ronda926

After work today, David and I worked on the floor at the house. I guess we worked until about 7:30. I walked out to the car to grab the camera and as I walked out I saw Sam Z and … Continue reading →

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