Who would have thought we’d have snow in South Carolina? Well I woke up to just a little bit of it. Madison wasn’t sure what to think of it.
While Wade and I were doing the wiring on Sunday, I found an old screen door in the attic. It used to be on the back door before someone put in a metal one (which I don’t like). The old one even has the original brass hinges and doorknob. It has quite a bit of water damage and tons of paint so I am going to spend a few days sanding it. We plan to replace the screen with glass. Then I get another “new” door.
This post is really just about lights. Wade and I spent the day doing some wiring in his shop. I wanted another light switch for the outdoor lights inside the back door. He wanted an additional 220 line run for his new compressor. Spending today in the attic was much better than last time in 100 degree weather. Wade did most of the lighting and I worked on the 220 line. I installed a new junction box and was about to cut the existing line when it occurred to me we had only turned off the breakers for the overhead lights. Thank goodness I didn’t think of that a few seconds later. It took most of the afternoon, but we got it all done. Did I mention how dirty the attic is? I think I’m wearing quite a bit of it on my face.
I love the random stories about how people meet. I had met a friend of a friend at Girl’s Night Out (a girl at my church sets these up once a month for all the girls she knows). The second time we saw each other at Girl’s Night Out, Michelle and I ended up sitting across from each other. We talked all through dinner and another 30 minutes in the parking lot after everyone else had left. We introduced the husbands to each other at church and then last week planned to get together on Saturday. I am always a little hesitant about inviting people to dinner who are not from Anderson. Wade and I drive to Greenville all the time and don’t even think twice about it, but I know not everyone feels the same way. They showed up around 7 and we threw some steaks on the grill. We all bowled on the Nintendo Wii and then Michelle and I talked while the boys played video games. We even managed to finish off the appetizer after dinner. We had a great time. Wade loved that they didn’t try to hide their quirks but openly made fun of each other (like we do).
Obviously Wade was worn out from a week of hard work. I’m not sure what Madison’s excuse was. I enjoyed a new book (after a trip to the library). Wade did eventually wake up and we decided to have a date night with dinner out and a new game for the Wii.
I think I have mentioned before the wonders of our neighborhood. You can place anything (and I mean anything) on the side of the road. If nobody picks it up then the garbage men will definitely take it away. Wade and I cleaned out some furniture we found in the basement from the previous owners. We placed it on the side of the road and it was gone in an hour. At least nothing goes to waste.
This project has been in the works for quite a while. Wade sprayed a board with Chalkboard paint (very cool stuff). He had just been waiting to get a new blade for his table saw before he could make the frame. He made the frame and I did the painting. Now we have a chalkboard in our entryway. Why you might ask? We thought it would be fun to have people sign when they come to visit.
Wade has a great plan to begin working out again. I have been slacking on my running so I had decided to join him. He had done his research and found a new place with great rates. We arrived at Coop’s only to discover the building is still under construction. Too bad they didn’t publicize that information anywhere. I’m not sure if Wade plans to wait for them to open up or is going to look for another gym. Maybe I’ll convince him to start running with me.
A nice family from Asheville, North Carolina came today to check out Tubbles. I had emailed with the woman quite a bit and they seemed very interested. I should have known it was a sure thing when they brought their children with them. The family spent an hour at our house talking with us and visiting with Tubbles. When they left, Tubbles went with them. I hope they are all perfect for each other.
Wade and I love playing Spades, but we have had trouble finding people to play with. The game needs four players. We inevitably have three people or five. My friend Jamie and her boyfriend Kevin spent the weekend with us. We definitely made time for a game of Spades. Wade and I don’t work well as partners so Jamie and Wade took on Kevin and I. Kevin and I won by a landslide – maybe 300 points or so. I think we all had a good time though. If only there was a place to play cards in front of the fireplace..