I was really hoping our flooring would come today, but alas, it did not!!! I envisioned showing you at least half of the floor, or more finished. Maybe tomorrow…
So once again, I’m stretching my creativity to come up with a post to hold your interest. Since sewing is out of the question right at the moment, I’ll have to come up with something else
..maybe a little chat, if you don’t mind.
Since we haven’t gone anywhere or done anything out of the ordinary, my chat today will just have to center around what happened here today.
Simon is still here..hanging around our huge Sassafras…and he’s still all alone. I took him some more dog food kibbles and some crusty bread. He took several naps in the sunshine…I checked on him every chance I was by the window.
We also have another visitor…EEK..
my hubby opened the front door and a lizard slithered in very quickly. First he wiggled over under the buffet, and then he changed his mind and went across the carpet in the living room and over to the corner…right where all my tubs are stacked.
We tried to get Reuben involved in the search, but he didn’t have a clue what we were looking for… so I’m a bit creeped out that a 5-6″ lizard is somewhere in my house and I don’t know where. Rebecca tried to assure me that he’ll leave if he doesn’t find any bugs to eat…EEK AGAIN… My greatest wish is that he’s found some crack and has already “left the building!!”
My hubby worked most of the day on his side in my sewing room. He was caulking the edges around the walls.
There were such big cracks along this long wall when we took up the baseboard, that he had put down this flexible stuff he called rope caulk. He used a 20 foot piece of 1/2″ tubing sort of like the stuff you put around pipes to keep them from freezing. I now have a very sealed up sewing room and if Mr.. Lizard finds himself in there, there will be no cracks to escape through.
I spackled the holes in the wall where my fold up cutting board was attached and filled in the spots on the floor with tile scraps where my tiles had cracked and broken off. It was just something to make the floor as level as I could.
I sorted through some more of my drawers in the hopes that as soon as we get the floor finished, everything will be ready to move back in.
As I was sorting through more of my sewing stuff, I ran across 6 pictures but have no idea where they came from or who they are…
Maybe this was a husband and wife before they were married.
Perhaps these 2 men were related.
At first I thought these girls probably got their looks (mainly their ears) from their daddy.
However as I was looking at the pictures, I noticed the wicker chair in both of these pictures.
It was the exact same chair…and then I saw the background…it was exactly the same too. Then I looked at the men…I do believe this may be a father and son…
My hubby and I were in the back of the house when I heard a crash in my sewing room. The vintage picture I had just hung up 2 days ago, fell off the wall and the frame broke in 3 places.
The glass was okay but I wasn’t sure I could fix the frame… I’m still not sure…I used some super glue and some spackle and I’ll have to see what happens.
I’m praying now for my flooring to come in… :o)
That’s what happened here today. Hope I was the only one with a guest lizard!!!
See you tomorrow!
Blessings, Jeanne
I have a couple of antique pictures that are unidentified, too, Jeanne–in our case, I think they Might be relatives (or maybe relatives of relatives) because they came from an very old album; I had borrowed them from my folks as they showed girls holding dolls (I think) and I wanted to show them at doll club. (This was some years ago, obviously, as my folks’ house was sold 14 years ago, and our doll club has been defunct for several years.) Anyway, my dad didn’t know who they were (a few of the pictures did have names written on the back.)
Anyway, your antique pictures are fun to look at and imagine about the people. I do think those two might by father and son, as you surmise. As to the others–it’s anyone’s guess!
I’m sorry about your picture frame. Were you able to repair it? You may have to settle for a different frame, if not.
Tonight I actually FINISHED the embroidery I was working on for the last couple of months! I still need to hem around the runner and give it a good press, and then I will take pictures!
Now maybe I should pleat the fronts of that blouse I want to smock for myself…..
Charlotte, I saw your post from yesterday too late to comment, but my children also have those gigantic silhouettes that are probably life-sized, also done at school for Christmas presents for the parents! If framed, they take up too much room, at least for my house! The professionally done ones are much smaller and more intricate than the school-made ones, much easier to manage on a wall, but just as precious nonetheless!
Just an idea Linda, but would it be possible to photo the silhouettes and then have them printed to whatever size at Costco? They have some great textured choices as well. If they were a more manageable size and framed nicely, they would be a great addition to one of your beautifully decorated rooms. š
Joy, I already have the one set of silhouettes that I much prefer. Plus, we donāt belong to Costco! Good idea, but I am good with what I have, thanks!
What a great idea. Thanks, Joy
HI Charlotte,
I WAS able to fix the picture frame… and so glad as I really liked it there on the wall…
I’m glad you are feeling well enough to tend to a little sewing! I know that had to feel more normal to you!
Blessings, Jeanne
Well, Jeanne, your days, no matter what you do, are still more exciting than mine are! Surely, Reuben will somehow find your lizard friend if it is still in the house. We had a baby rabbit brought into the house by our cat, one time, and boy, was that an experience trying to get it out! Those little critters sure make life more exciting than we want to admit!
Now, those first two pictures, well, I thought maybe you were going to say that the man was a relative of George’s, because that’s what I see! The woman is very pretty! Of course, these may just be pictures inside of frames that you might have bought at some yard sale, but that sure does look like a relative of George!
I’m so sorry to hear about the picture frame breaking, but if anyone can fix it, it is you!
Hang in there for the flooring. Today just might be the day!
HI Linda,
Exciting? Oh my goodness, I was thinking my days were more like ordinary!
Wait till you find out Larry the Lizards fate!
Thanks Linda,
Blessings, Jeanne
Jeanne, we had a lizard living in our house all winter. I would see it lying in the a patch of sun on the floor, or in a pot of succulents at the window. Don’t worry, he didn’t bother anything. I did try to catch him to let him out when the weather warmed, but he evaded me. He eventually got out on his own, I guess, or I will find his shrunken body someday under the piano where he liked to hide.
What a great lizard story. I’ll go with the story that he eventually headed back outside. š
HI Sissy,
I don’t know why, but I just felt weird knowing a lizard was in my house… I don’t know how you stood it!
Blessings, Jeanne
You have a raccoon and a lizard, a friendās neighbor had a visiting bear, and at the place Iām staying, the receptionist looked out to see a large snake on the porch. People are staying in, so animals are coming out. Itās a strange world and it will be interesting to see what happens next.
In the Washington Post there was a story about an emergency room nurse who went to NYC to help out and to look for the firefighter who rescued her when she was 4. She found him and they were both thrilled. Her family had saved the newspaper clipping and he had kept the same clipping on his wall, neither had forgotten the experience. We need more good news during these days.
HI Marilyn,
After seeing what you said about a snake being on the porch… I was very thankful that I just had a little lizard in my house. I can’t imagine knowing you had a snake IN your house… on your porch was bad enough!
What a wonderful story about the nurse who wanted to find her rescuer…and did!
Blessings, Jeanne
How interesting to see your old photos. The photo of the lovely lady looks a lot like Rebecca. Are you sure they aren’t family? And that one was from St. Louis, not too far away.
You accomplished a great frame repair job. I don’t think anyone will even notice. š
I didn’t realize that you were going to go over the top of the tile with the new flooring, but a great idea and time saver as well as keeping the asbestos contained. I’m sure the flooring will arrive when you least expect it. Does the place where you are purchasing not have tracking to know when it will arrive? Just curious.
Heat’s gone for now. Thank goodness. The fog rolled in this morning and it is now comfortably cool. This will force me to get back to pulling/cutting blackberry in the back yard. We only have a 1/4 acre, but it is huge to me trying to tame that blackberry and privet and reclaim the yard. š
HI Joy,
I am positive they aren’t relatives of ours… even if they do look like Rebecca and George.
My frame is back on the wall and I hope that’s where it stays this time.
I’m REALLY REALLY hoping the flooring comes in tomorrow… We are going up north 2 1/2 hours for blood work and a Covid test before the surgery on Monday… I hope they call and we can pick the flooring up on the way home. We called this morning and all they could tell us was they will call when it comes in.
Thanks Joy,
blessings, Jeanne
Hmmm, Joy and I see similarities in those first two pictures in what we think look like
Rebecca and George! Are you sure they arenāt from Georgeās side of the family?
Oh, poor Simon to be all alone. Such a cute little guy.
I like your antique photos. There was a seller at our one antique store before it sadly closed that had a big box of them. It was fun to flip through them He also had a huge box of stereoscopic slides for $1 each. I had bought an antique stereoscope and picked out quite a number of cards from him. It’s absolutely fascinating to see how the images become #D.
Those wicker chairs were common for portraits. I have my great maternal grandparents (my grandmother’s parents) wedding picture framed in a huge oval frame of the time with the beautiful curved glass. As was the custom, the men are seated in the wicker chair and the women stand beside with their hand on the man’s shoulder. I’m sure it was to show the long dresses women wore.
I also have a few more with that curved glass… one is my great maternal grandparents (my grandfather’s parents) with all their children. There’s one with an older man in uniform and women and one of four boys in uniform. Sadly, I know they are relatives on my mom’s side, but we don’t know who. The two little girls remind me of my grandmother’s confirmation picture. She wore a white dress and a huge white bow.
Looks like you fixed the frame very well.
Hopefully your floor will come soon.
Hi Laura,
I think you are probably right about the chairs being at a photo studio and everyone using the same oneā¦ I like to look at old tin type pictures too… they all look so sad to me… wonder why they didn’t smile?
Yes, hopefully the floor will come soon.
Blessings, Jeanne
Jeanne, those old pictures took so long to expose the film, people had to sit absolutely still for a minuter or two (maybe more), and it’s easier to hold a steady expression if it’s more “solemn” rather than smiley. That’s probably way most people didn’t smile! That, and discomfort from sitting in one position without moving A. Muscle.!
My daughter was about 8 she had a āpet lizardā that we found while mowing the lawn. He was orange!! We called him Merlin the lizard. Had him for quite a while. After it laid an egg (!!!) we called her Merlina. Yesterday I was reading on the patio, looked up from my book and there was a young deer and a rabbit. Needless to say we were all startled. Arenāt you glad hubby sealed up that corner. Sometimes God works in mysterious ways.
Those old photos were probably taken at a studio and the chair was one of the photographers props. Very common back then. Not many people had their own cameras So it was an occasion to have pictures professionally taken.
HI Dorothy,
I love the story about Merlin becoming Merlina. I read that one to George!
I am SO thrilled that no bugs or critters will be allowed in my sewing room now! You have no idea how happy that makes me…
Thanks Dorothy,
Blessings, Jeanne
Poor little Simon. He looks so sweet. I hope he grows fast to adulthood.
We have a chattering set of raccoons who come at night and open up our bird feeders for the seed. Weāve left bread and cookie pieces for them from time to time. They are fun to watch at night. Our birds get plenty of birdseed- the trick is to feed all the animals apart at certain times.
Itās so enjoyable to watch them all.
Hope the flooring comes in soon.
HI Paula,
I’m not wanting to keep Simon for a pet or anything like that… I’m just hoping he grows a little bit so he can make it on his own when he does leave.
We have had to start bringing in our soot cake holder at night because (we assume) the raccoons were getting it off the tree and carrying it into the yard.
I do enjoy looking at all God’s creatures too!
Thanks Paula,
Blessings, Jeanne
Lizard… hope he finds his way outš
The one inside pet my son had was a Chinchilla named Victor. We had every kind of 4 legged pet when we lived at the farm but this little guy lived with us in the house when we moved to town in my sons room in a big cage. He was out checking out the whole house at times. They are cute, soooooo soft and fun to watch… he had a wheel and did tricks. One day there was all kinds of commotion and my son came running to us so excited. Victor had given birth overnight! Soooo Victor was now called Victoria and the baby was named ā Victoriaās Secretā!
HI Kathie,
My dad used to raise Chinchilla’s and there is nothing on the planet softer than their fur, I don’t think!
I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED your story about Victor turning into Victoria and then having Victoria’s Secret! That really made me smile…
Did you see Dorothy’s comments about about Merlin becoming Merlina? :o)
Thanks Kathie,
blessings, Jeanne
The Victor/Victoria story was hilarious! Jeanne, if George is the Caulk King, you are the Spackle Queen! Great job fixing that frame!
EEEEkkk!!! Since I live in the southwest, I see lizards ALL the TIME. Fortunately, rarely inside my house. I’m NOT a fan of them!