Week 2

Before I get to the house, I must announce that Laura and I are officially residents of Orford, NH. We stopped by the town offices after work on Thursday to register to vote and register our cars. In small town NH the town offices have wacky hours like 3pm-8pm on Thursday, twice a month. The elderly lady processing our paperwork via a very slow hunt 'n peck method of typing is a lifelong resident and said she went to school in the town offices when it was the school house. As for the house, working around the compound this weekend has been made so much more pleasant with 60 degree days. The weather has allowed us to get to those needed spray painting projects (i.e., coffee table, iron bed, and some shelving). Yesterday we stacked our recently delivered cord wood, one cord as a decorative wall in the driveway and the other stacked in the basement for the ready. I would like to personally thank Thomson Family Tree Farm here in Orford for the late season delivery. I think we are set for the season with four cords. Check is in the mail. Really, it is. While it took me two weeks, I think I have mastered the art of fire building in the furnace. We had a very toasty evening last night. So, Jennie Patteson, I hope you feel safe to visit now. If all else fails I bought five wool blankets yesterday. Today we finally paint the hallway landing-from rust red to an antique mustard, actually "cowslip yellow." I will post some before and after pictures next weekend. In addition, I will be trimming one of the monster elm trees in our front yard, hanging joist hangers on the lean-to, and setting-up the guest bed room. So, for all who visit please know that your room will be done in a lavender rose theme with sage accents. Be well.