Never Fear, I've Not Disappeared!!

I've been buried under "have-to's" the last few weeks! Trust me, I'm going to have plenty of time to catch up on my blogging as I only have two more days at my temporary job -- which includes several awards I am oh-so-overdue in thanking the recipients for, a thank you to another blogger for a pair of Lee Slender Secret jeans I won in her giveaway, and pics to show y'all what we've been busy working on around the ole property for the last few weeks! After my last day at work, I'm heading to Ohio on Thursday for a visit with family and friends. I should be back home by Sept. 16th or 17th, and ready to get caught up with my blogging duties.

I'm standing in the pasture to get this photo... you can see I got the foundation cleaned up and primed with Kilz, all ready to paint! A few months ago, hubby mixed up some concrete and filled all the cracks in this foundation, which is newer than the house foundation but was obviously never finished by the previous occupants. Now all I need to do is get house paint on it to match the house. How do you like hubby's solution to get to the top of the house?! Extension ladder propped and tied down in the back of the pick-up truck.

Of course, as I was leaving the pasture, I just had to get
this shot of a wild sunflower! :)

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15 comments:

  1. ♥ BrajaSeptember 7, 2009 at 7:25 AM

    I have fields of sunflowers outside my window; love them....

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  2. http://howtobecomeacatladywithoutthecats.blogspot.comSeptember 7, 2009 at 9:22 AM

    Slender jeans? SLENDER jeans? You mean you can fit into those torture tubes? Impressive! Good luck with the house painting... just remember not to make a quick run to the store with the truck while the spouse is on the ladder.
    Have a fun day!

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2009 at 10:39 AM

    I wondered where you went.... see you in a couple of weeks!! Have fun in O HI O.

    Snappy Di

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  4. Kristina P.September 7, 2009 at 11:02 AM

    Have a safe and fun visit home!

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  5. ~from my front porch in the mountains~September 7, 2009 at 11:12 AM

    I was happy to see your comments on my blog this a.m. It meant you were still breathing!!!

    We need to paint our home next spring. What a chore, it is. Our hubbys must be related. Your pic of the ladder in the truck-this is J trims our huge trees!
    I don't think you have ever told me where in Ohio you call home? I am from Toledo. What part are you from?
    Have a safe trip home, Susan!
    Misha

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2009 at 12:09 PM

    Good Grief, Susan. Tell your hubby that my Coach did that and the ladder slipped. He dropped a whole gallon of white paint all over the side of the house. I laughed when I realized he wasn't hurt. Have fun in Ohio and come home safely. We'll be here waiting.

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  7. UnknownSeptember 7, 2009 at 12:54 PM

    Hey Susan, please know that we are always here. All of us totally understand about being busy. That's the nice things about us bloggers, we get it! Have a safe trip and we'll be here when you get back!

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  8. demaincaSeptember 7, 2009 at 6:22 PM

    I see that Jeanine got here before I did! She is right about busy. With winter coming on. I don't live where I have to make sure I get wood and make sure the snow plow is ready but I do need to make things ready. Sure have missed you! You have a safe trip family is important and they sure will be glad to have you there. Us bloggers will be here when you get back!

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  9. ~JarieLyn~September 7, 2009 at 6:31 PM

    This is a delightful blog. Can't wait to here more stories about country life. Nice photo of the sunflower. My husband probably would have done the same thing as yours with the ladder.

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  10. Smart Mouth BroadSeptember 7, 2009 at 7:49 PM

    I've missed your cheery disposition. Have a great time in Ohio!

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  11. Cindy Beck, authorSeptember 7, 2009 at 9:13 PM

    Loved the sunflower shot. And to smile at your hubby's ingenuity.

    Have a good time in Ohio!

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  12. Far Side of FiftySeptember 7, 2009 at 10:32 PM

    Have a good trip..hurry back:)

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2009 at 7:19 AM

    Love the sunflower! Missed you. Hurry back!

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  14. TONY LETTSSeptember 9, 2009 at 9:40 AM

    Your hubby is obviously a handy man to have around. Sadly, I have to call a handyman in :)

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  15. Joe ToddSeptember 12, 2009 at 8:51 AM

    I hope we have good weather here in Ohio for your visit. When do we get to see the jeans?? LOL

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