This photo captures half the group of Canadian geese. They were spread out on a large field. It was hard to get a sharp shot so I apologize for the quality.
So freaking cute! – You may not be a fan of Canadian geese but I am. They are so majestic in their little tuxedos. Locally we have a group that hangs together. There are at least two, maybe three families that go everywhere together. I’ve enjoyed watching them all summer. The goslings are getting big. I often see them in the morning on my coffee run. Makes my day!
Thankfulness! – The weather has been up and down but we’ve had some absolutely gorgeous days — the perfect temperature with a slight breeze. It makes all the birds, squirrels, chipmunks and me a bit giddy. Yesterday was perfect. It was a great day to work outside but instead I sat on my deck and was awed by the beauty of nature. Storms later today. Nothing lasts, so treasure it while it’s here. That goes for a lot of things.
Is it just me? – WordPress (my blogging platform) has gone wonky again. The last few days it requires me to log in to comment on my own blog while I am already logged in. This is for every comment! They must be diddling again.
Progress! – My powder room renovation is coming along. The contractor will be done this week, then I am going to wallpaper the upper part. We put vertical shiplap on the bottom third of the wall. It’s a small project with just a vanity replacement and the shiplap but I like the change.
Speaking of projects – Where did my balance go? I want to paint my bedroom. It has a peaked ceiling, The side wall is 12 foot at the peak. I painted this room five years ago when we moved here. It required a tall ladder and I did just fine. I’m not so good on ladders these days. Now I find myself having to hire someone to do something I’ve done for over 50 years. Not a fan of aging (except it’s better than the alternative!).
So how was your week?
Views and Mews by Coffee Kat 
I take the view that if there is a risk, and I cant safely do it or hire one of those cherry-picker automated indoor units, then a man needs to be hired. 12′ off the ground is definitely a job for someone else younger than Mrs H. Either that or have the ceilings lowered 😉
ERin
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Actually, I’d love to have the ceiling lowered. A cathedral ceiling may be nice in a family room but it’s a pain in a bedroom.
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WordPress used to be so much easier to navigate. I miss it!
Good luck with your projects. I’m glad I don’t have any plans to stand on a 12 foot ladder to paint or paper walls. 😀
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I don’t mind the wallpaper as that wall isn’t as high but I’ve been surprised at how much my balance has deteriorated in 5 years. Yikes! I do a lot of walking and am generally active.
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So many things we can’t (shouldn’t) do anymore. I have clients who installed a button at the top of their door to disable to alarm in order to go out and water the plants. Way above that I can reach. They suggested just standing on a chair. Not happening!! That’s an invite to a fall, which I don’t need. And it was 66 degrees here this morning…glorious. Not going to think about the temps later today.
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At the top of their door? That sounds like a dumb idea for anyone!
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They can reach it, but no way for me! I hate their alarm system and all the tech in their house. I’ll just walk around the house to the back yard to water the plants.
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Lots of geese around here too. As for the ladder, heights, balance, and work, I think most seniors can relate. Glad your project is going well. Been busy here either gardening, checking out plants, or on a garden tour. June is all about the garden, and I sit as well admiring nature.
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I can sit just fine and enjoy it when the weather is as perfect as it’s been. June is the month for gorgeous perennials. Lots to admire.
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Hi Ho! Geese are fun to watch – there’s a small lake/pond two houses down from us and several families of geese hang out there……we have tons of foxes around too which makes for a bad combination. BUT one “family” – a Dad, Mom and three babies – routinely stop traffic to walk across the road to the grass on the other side. The Dad stands in the middle of the road while Mom and the kids go over – he keeps a close eye on everything – then joins them on the other side. I love it. Now THAT’s a FAMILY! Good for the reno project going well. I don’t trust myself on ladders any more and we are gradually giving up “we’ll do it ourselves” things for “happy to have contractor/handyman” do it.
Hugs, Pam
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We have had contractors do things that we did for decades. I’m always amazed when I can’t do something I was good at doing a few years ago.
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That constant “logging in” is a pain. I don’t understand it at all, unless it is because you can make more than one site on your main account.
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I have a dormant, never used other site on my account. Perhaps I should delete it.
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The geese…what a lovely picture. The green of the lawn. Nature makes up for so much.
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This time of year she makes me happy!
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I love watching the Geese too! There were 2 crossing the road with the pace of royalty, not caring one bit about the traffic back-up.
I’m glad you had time to awe at the nature. It’s becoming one of my favorite pass times. This morning we had the tiniest turtle struggling in our pond. He’s safe now and on his way.
Enjoy the day!
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I never had turtles in my pond. One time I had a snake. Totally freaked me out.
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