Month: September 2024

There are a few items of note this time. Pam and I have been working on the front porch, replacing some questionable wood, repairing the railings, and painting. Felicity reports that progress is being made on the Lodi house. A few fall colors are present in the yard. Moving on…

Re: upgrading the front porch. I replaced some questionable quality wood in the floor and began the task of repairing and painting the porch railings. Pam finished her summer project of painting the porch ceiling, and has moved on to adding a striped pattern on the floor boards. This is an on-going project, but here are the results to date.

At this time, Pam has one third of the floor painted — some left to do! I have completed the Main Street side railings and have yet to begin on the east side sections. It would be desirable to have this project finished before the weather turns too cold. (Pam says she’s retired, and if the weather doesn’t cooperate, no rush. There is always next spring to complete the final bits.)

Fall has arrived with more leaves falling and trees beginning to turn color. I picked up a few pumpkins to place around the east porch steps and they add a bit of color to the yard.

The sunflowers came down this past week and Pam has begun cleaning out flower beds, deadheading some plants and emptying some of the “bagged” planters. It is sad to have to begin this work, but other flowers around the place are still going strong.

We have our projects to keep us busy and fall holds many activities for us. Most are routine chores but the cooler weather ahead means more outside time. It is a pleasant time of the year.

Daughter Felicity has sent us a few more photos of the ongoing home renovation near Lodi, New York. The new roof is in place and excavation has begun to install a new septic system. The porches have been rebuilt, with new flooring in spots, and an upgraded support system.

This is Felicity’s latest “old house” video:

Not all is going according to plan, however. Issues with the original electrician, who has serious medical issues and can’t complete his contract, has forced a scramble to find another way to get this work done. This is the guy who was to have installed the heating system as well as wiring the house, so this is a major disruption in the timeline of getting the house completed. We hope Felicity and her general contractor can work out a solution and get back on track.

That’s it for now. Thanks for looking in!

Pam’s Penny

Seasonal changes have definitely begun. The fresh crisp air hasn’t taken hold yet, still lots of heavy pollen days.

Happy Trails.

Labor Day weekend is over and it is time for a few updates. I attended another antique power show and Felicity posted some new videos of the home renovation near Lodi, New York. No major news, just a few updates, so lets get to them!

Over Labor Day weekend I attended the Rice County Antique Power Show near Dundas, Minnesota. Here I spoke to a couple of people about their collections and enjoyed the tractor parade. Since I have previously posted many photos taken at such events, here are only a few taken at this one.

I enjoyed the outing and viewing the “old iron.”

At different times I have mentioned the outside cats. Here is one of them, Cheeto, taking a nap on a chair located on our east porch.

Felicity and Peter’s work on the Lodi farmhouse continues. Here are a few photos she sent and links to a couple recent videos of the project. There is a lot going on! Occupancy should (hopefully) occur by the end of September or the first week of October.

Other than routine chores, it is a quiet time for us. Pam continues to do some detail painting on the porch and I cleaned the gutter over the east porch which was clogged with dirt to the point it was no longer draining, a job which included the use of the pressure washer. Acorn season has ended so a through raking of the lawn was in order so we can again walk without the feeling of striding over ball bearings. Sidewalks were edged and another leaf cleanup was completed. Pam baked our first apple pie of the season and it was delicious.

The next few weeks should be uneventful, but a Colorado trip is planned to see some color and winterize The Box. After that, Felicity and Peter have asked me to come to New York to help make some firewood and see the house. On the way there and back I will detour into Michigan and view a few homes Pam has identified as potentials. The traveling will be extensive by the end of October.

So that is it. Not major news, but life goes on with numerous tasks that take up our time and keep us busy.

That’s it for now. Thanks for looking in!

Pam’s Penny

Working on front porch. Working in garden.

Happy Trails!