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Medical costs

Posted on 10/02/2018 by Jenny

I was reviewing my claims under Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield for my recent medical emergency during my ‘help mom out’ visit to California. My out of pockets for the six prescriptions was $36.71. I am very very grateful indeed … Continue reading →

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Kate is 11

Posted on 10/01/2018 by Jenny

    Happy 11th birthday to my sweet natured barky girl Kate. She is my fighter jet on a kite string sheep herder, snuggle buddy, lazy – smart rally-er (Down. Dooowwnnn. Doowwwnnnn, Kate, pat pat pat), pretty conformation girl. We … Continue reading →

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14 years

Posted on 08/29/2018 by Jenny

Thank you Kathy Seube and Floyd for trusting me with my first Cardigan. He is 14 today. We’ve had such adventures. I imagine you watching us from Heaven, Kat. I think you’d approve of how far we’ve come.  

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Harebells

Posted on 08/09/2018 by Jenny

I enjoy seeing the harebells bloom. I painted our door to match them a few years ago, and Es door to match this year.  

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And done

Posted on 07/28/2018 by Jenny

Mercy I’m tired. Floor, baseboard, door trim all done. Remaining: light switch, room reload.

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Floor

Posted on 07/27/2018 by Jenny

Floor is down.  I’m feeling proud. I thought Scott would do this part of the project but he is run down and his energy is very low. I’m grateful for the work he has done – several hours each night. … Continue reading →

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Fiddly bits

Posted on 07/27/2018 by Jenny

I like how the bits around the closet came out. Plus first coat of paint is in the baseboard and trim.  

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Finish is in sight

Posted on 07/27/2018 by Jenny

Almost there, with the ‘easy’ part.  Last two rows will be time consuming. I have to rip at least 5 boards, notch two for pipes, notch two more for the closet bump. Hard parts to come. Clean up wall where … Continue reading →

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More flooring

Posted on 07/26/2018 by Jenny

More progress. The transition strip is ugly but I installed it in such a way that we can redo more precisely at a later date. Like when we aren’t in a time crunch to git ‘er done before E returns … Continue reading →

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Flooring

Posted on 07/25/2018 by Jenny

After 15 years in the house, and 6 years after doing the flooring in the rest of the house, we are ripping out the last of our carpeting. 100 sf room, not a bedroom as it lost its window when … Continue reading →

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