Tuesday, September 1, 2020

BUSY WORK...

 










Life is moving slowly here 

at the Cottage. 

 The smoke comes and goes.

  The fire, closest to us, 

is reported to be

 100% contained. 

 The far away mountain 

still looks hazy 

but our air, up close,

 seems less so.




We did a little house cleaning. 

 The entry has been swiped and polished

 so there are photos 

to be shared this week. 

 The entry measures 11 ft X 5 ft,

 so you can see

 how busy we have been!





The Captain has been 

sprucing up the garden. 

 He is a wizard

 when it comes to pruning and shearing,

 therefore, 

I haven't dared to go outside! 

 There is very little

 that he and I disagree on usually, 

but pruning and shearing

 is not included in that.




 As you know,

 our kids were doing our grocery shopping. 

 It was a task

 that they took on

 out of kindness and

 their concerns for our safety. 

 It was such a long drive for them, 

especially after Tim had been up

 since 2:00 AM doing his day job. 

 We are so grateful and appreciative, 

but decided to try 

ordering on line from Raleys. 

 We did a dry run yesterday and

 it turned out just fine. 

 They never complained 

but we felt the time on the road 

was too much and 

we (put our foot down) and 

reached a compromise.





I finally received

the paint by number kit

that I ordered back in June.

 I am anxious to

get started on it.






 That seems to be all

of our busy work for this week.

  Hope you all are enjoying

 the busy work that you have to do. 

 I think we are

 rested up enough

 to tackle another week.



...Judy...




Stay smart,

 stay well and 

wear your masks.  

Our county has now reached 

over 400 cases.

  I think this virus

 has more busy work in store 

for all of us.





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28 comments:

  1. SusieSeptember 1, 2020 at 12:36 PM

    Praying all the fires get contained. Judy, your home is so sweet. Seeing it makes me smile. The flowers and the way you decorate. I love it. Stay safe. We are still wearing masks and will probably for a long time. Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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    1. Judy at GoldCountryCottageSeptember 1, 2020 at 2:10 PM

      Thanks so much, Susie. It is pretty quiet fire wise around us but never know when another will break out. I love my house and try to keep it up as best I can. I find staying in makes me less ambitious. The mask is become something permanently attached and probably will be for some time to come..Stay well..xxoJudy

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  2. JunkchiccottageSeptember 1, 2020 at 12:43 PM

    Glad the fires are calming down some. I always love seeing your cute cottage rooms. We will be wearing masks and keeping social distance I think for a long time even after a vaccine. Until they know that will work we will all have to still be careful. With that said there are always a few ya hoo's that will not wear masks. Even with my girlfriends over we wore masks until it was time to eat and then kept a safe distance. It gave us some normalcy but kept a safe distance. Have a great new week.
    Hugs,
    Kris

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  3. Judy at GoldCountryCottageSeptember 1, 2020 at 2:17 PM

    Thanks so much, Kris. Sounds like you had a great time with your friends. The mask thing and social distancing will be around for a long time, I think. I was reading in the paper about how families will handle Thanksgiving. It sure is a shame that we are having to go through any of this..Stay well..xxoJudy

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  4. Linda @ Life and LindaSeptember 1, 2020 at 3:57 PM

    Hi Judy, that was some awful smoke and ash. so glad most of it is gone. Wearing a mask is a habit and it should be for all. Always an idiot who breaks the rules. Continue to remain safe. xo

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    1. Judy at GoldCountryCottageSeptember 1, 2020 at 7:43 PM

      Thanks so much, Linda. It is good to breathe some fresh air for a change. There are more than a few idiots out there, I am afraid..Stay well..xxoJudy

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  5. Marilyn McLeod @ Pink Paper CottageSeptember 1, 2020 at 4:54 PM

    You are lucky to have some motivation to do something! Seems like the longer I feel like I need to stay home, the more lazy I get and the more uncaring I get as to whether my house is clean and the flowers watered! I DO have lots of busy work to do, but my poor house needs a good cleaning and I just don't want to do it and don't care! We still have quite abit of smoke so I don't go outside much. I feel like my yard is drying up and I may quit watering pretty soon. I've just kind of lost interest in summer! Glad you tried the online ordering.. I do go to the store but I hate going and should do the online ordering. Our Safeway has it.. we can order and then go pick it up and they bring it out to your car. A good way to go! Take care... have a safe and good week! Marilyn

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    1. Judy at GoldCountryCottageSeptember 1, 2020 at 7:49 PM

      Thanks so much, Marilyn. Ha! I have cleaned exactly one room and only then so I would have something to write about. Motivation is the word I have been looking for, couldn't remember and couldn't have it anyway! I find that I am getting more and more like that Marilyn and I don't like it but it is a fact. That's exactly how it is done through Raley's and it was really simple. We got enough for a week's worth of dinners, but to tell the truth, if it is an exceptionally hot day, we find something else to eat. Like PB&J! So maybe they will last longer than a week,. but it was a simple solution and let's my kids off the hook. Tami is working again every Saturday so we weren't getting to see her anyhow..Stay well..xxoJudy

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  6. JeanieSeptember 1, 2020 at 7:26 PM

    I'm glad the fire closest to you is contained. Your home looks just lovely. It's nice you have a gardener! A good sharing of labor I think! I feel very cozy after reading this!

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    1. Judy at GoldCountryCottageSeptember 1, 2020 at 7:52 PM

      Thanks so much, Jeanie. When I saw you said I have a gardener, I thought you meant a real one. I wish!! Put a pair of clippers in that man's hands and I guarantee you there will be nothing left. I guess if he didn't do it, then it wouldn't get done. His words, not mine..Stay well..xxoJudy

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  7. MartynaSeptember 2, 2020 at 3:23 AM

    Very interesting post. Have a nice day :)

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  8. vintage ellenSeptember 2, 2020 at 7:50 AM

    Love your entry way! It's very inviting and welcoming. We always wear masks and really can't understand what the big deal is about them. I think some people fight against a thing simply because someone told them to do it!

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  9. Judy at GoldCountryCottageSeptember 2, 2020 at 11:50 AM

    Thanks so much, Ellen. It is fairly small but I am happy with it. Everybody hates wearing the masks. I hate wearing the mask, but I always do. Don't they understand that the wearing of the mask will make the time come quicker so we won't have to wear them anymore. I agree with you but don't you think it may, also, be because the few that object to it, are being led by uninformed voices, so that they will remain in the flock and show up at the voting booth.Because if we are being honest with ourselves, that is what it is all about..Stay well..xxoJudy

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  10. Lowcarb team memberSeptember 2, 2020 at 2:35 PM

    Your home is looking very nice.

    I don't like wearing masks but it is the 'new normal' so we just have to get on with it don't we.

    Stay safe and stay well,

    All the best Jan

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    1. Judy at GoldCountryCottageSeptember 2, 2020 at 6:10 PM

      Thanks so much, Jan. I'll be the first to tell you that it is a horrible experience for me to wear a mask, but I do! I just can't believe that there are some who don't know that the more masks are worn, the faster we will be over this junk..Stay well..xxoJudy

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  11. Prims By The WaterSeptember 2, 2020 at 6:04 PM

    So glad the fire was put out before it reached you. We have about 150 cases in our county. Hope this stps soon and we can get back to some normalcy. Janice

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    1. Judy at GoldCountryCottageSeptember 2, 2020 at 6:12 PM

      Thanks so much, Janice. I am too. It sounds like your county is holding it in check. I feel so sorry for parents struggling with sending their kids back to school. It is not looking good so far..Take care and stay well..xxoJudy

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  12. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasSeptember 2, 2020 at 7:36 PM

    Judy,
    Glad to hear that the fires have been extinguished by you...That must be very scary... Your entry looks lovely... I had intentions of decorating for Fall in the Kitchen this week but as fate would have it, I need a new refrigerator and there is an appliance shortage..Luckily, a new one is coming on Sunday so I will wait to decorate the Kitchen after it is delivered...
    Thanks so much for stopping by!!
    Hugs,
    Debbie

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    1. Judy at GoldCountryCottageSeptember 3, 2020 at 9:28 AM

      Thanks so much, Debbie. I am so glad the fires are gone, for awhile anyway. That is a scary time when the big appliances start going out. Nothing is cheap anymore. Hope you get yours soon..Stay well..xxoJudy

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  13. Kinga K.September 3, 2020 at 5:32 AM

    I always love your photos❤

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    1. Judy at GoldCountryCottageSeptember 3, 2020 at 9:39 AM

      Thanks so much, Kinga. That is so nice of you to say..Stay well..xxoJudy

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  14. Kim September 3, 2020 at 6:21 AM

    I've been thinking about you and those fires, Judy. I'm glad to hear that you're safe and the smoke is fading. And wow, I noticed that shiny floor in the first shot. Amazing!! I was also giggling at your comment about the pruning. My husband has a heavy hand when it comes to cutting things back. I like everything a bit taller and fuller.After many years together, I've learned to stay in the house now, too. It all grows back! Haha. Stay safe and I can't wait to see your painting!

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    1. Judy at GoldCountryCottageSeptember 3, 2020 at 9:45 AM

      Thanks so much, Kim. I'm glad that fire is over here too. My hubby might not be good with pruning shears but he is a whiz with a mop and some wax. The shiny floor is all his. I feel the same way about the garden. Bigger and bushier is what I say..Stay well..xxoJudy

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  15. Victòria | My thoughts on...September 4, 2020 at 2:24 PM

    Nice pictures Judy :) I hope you and your family are all well, so lucky for having such good kids

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    1. Judy at GoldCountryCottageSeptember 4, 2020 at 8:15 PM

      Thanks so much for your kind words. I am very proud of my kids and feel very blessed. Thanks for your visit and hope you will come back again..Stay well..xxoJudy

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  16. a quiet lifeSeptember 5, 2020 at 7:13 PM

    I am inside cowering from the heat, as I look outside I swear it looks as gray as rain, but you know its thick dark smoke, I find your photos a lovely distraction! That's great you are happy with rayleys home delivery, I hope it continues to be easy for you.

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    1. Judy at GoldCountryCottageSeptember 6, 2020 at 11:13 AM

      Thanks so much. This heat is really unrelenting, isn't it? It almost looks like it will rain there is so much cloud cover (I thought the smoke around here was gone) but maybe not. Raley's worked out pretty well, there were a couple of things that didn't look that great, or let's say I would have picked them over better, but beggars can't be choosers, I guess. I feel much safer doing it this way and that is the point..Stay well..xxoJudy

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