Winter Readiness... (39)
Why don't they have a gun to my head emoticon here!
Waaaaay too much. I haven't touched my own house for months. As per usual everyone elses take higher priority.
I get the feeling it'll be middle of winter reno's again this year.
So long as I can get all the concrete poured before everything freezes I might be OK.
Waaaaay too much. I haven't touched my own house for months. As per usual everyone elses take higher priority.
I get the feeling it'll be middle of winter reno's again this year.
So long as I can get all the concrete poured before everything freezes I might be OK.
Well I have lots left to do yet but no drive to do so! So ya I will get to them when I get to them most likely last minute as usual! I guess first and foremost is to regain my sanity I lost it somewhere and haven't been able to find it maybe I'll retrace my steps! lol. 
Have to admit, motivation/procrastination is a problem for me too. Especially when there seems to be so much to do and the list never ends. 
On the other hand, I really enjoy revelling in accomplishments when things get finished. Particularly when there is something I can stand back and see and admire.
Always a balancing act!!!
All doors done - and they look stunning!
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On the other hand, I really enjoy revelling in accomplishments when things get finished. Particularly when there is something I can stand back and see and admire.
Always a balancing act!!!
All doors done - and they look stunning!
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Well, it's pouring rain in Ontario today, and I was set to close out the swimming pool. Since the weatherman says 90% rain all day..I will have put that off.
Because I have lists of things that need to get done and so many, I feel overwhelmed and am not motivated in the least bit. I need to whip myself into a mood to at least start something today before it's back to work tomorrow.
What to do, what to do, what to do???
Because I have lists of things that need to get done and so many, I feel overwhelmed and am not motivated in the least bit. I need to whip myself into a mood to at least start something today before it's back to work tomorrow.
What to do, what to do, what to do???
Let's see........car needs an oil change and some paint touchups.Have to put my winter tires on my rims and clean thewhole car out one last time lol.
Have to fix up my mom's house for the winter,board up the windows,insulate the water pipes and empty it out.....eeeeesh lol.
Have to fix up my mom's house for the winter,board up the windows,insulate the water pipes and empty it out.....eeeeesh lol.
No work for me today... just couldn't tear myself away from the puppies... 
Just added a bunch of things to my list...
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Just added a bunch of things to my list...
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Anyone heard the weather forecast for this week??? Wednesday is magic day for me - scaffolding needs to go back (and then I get to try driving a trailer behind my Jeep returning it)... That will be a big day!
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l just moved into my place 2 months ago, its a rental so l am not sure what l have to do yet to get it ready for winter...
l have always had a apt so a house is different...whats some suggestions you guys have for me that l might have to do....l can do just about anything here and l am really handy with my hands....
l have always had a apt so a house is different...whats some suggestions you guys have for me that l might have to do....l can do just about anything here and l am really handy with my hands....
Hi Angel,hope all is well.
Lets see ...do u have any storm windows to put up?
The gutters.if u have any,the chimneyand or furnace.
A quick peek at the water pipes to see if they may need to be insulated(in some places it helps)
Be sure to have spare fuses on hand and check out any heaters you may be using to be sure they're clean and in good condition.
When ur done u can come and help me do my mom's house lol
Lets see ...do u have any storm windows to put up?
The gutters.if u have any,the chimneyand or furnace.
A quick peek at the water pipes to see if they may need to be insulated(in some places it helps)
Be sure to have spare fuses on hand and check out any heaters you may be using to be sure they're clean and in good condition.
When ur done u can come and help me do my mom's house lol
This is the time of year I'm glad I live in Canada's banana belt.
We hear in central, southern ONtario have at least a good month, month and a half before it gets colder.
Can't believe you westerners are already battening down the hatches.
Enjoy
We hear in central, southern ONtario have at least a good month, month and a half before it gets colder.
Can't believe you westerners are already battening down the hatches.
Enjoy
Yeah I know, it sucks.
Once I get everything buttoned up I think I'm going somewhere warm for the winter.
Once I get everything buttoned up I think I'm going somewhere warm for the winter.
thanxs for info curly...will have to check out those things and if they need to be done l willmost certainly let landlord know...he has to do the work lol l rent...
and yes you are right ...its nice living here in southern ontario, we dont get winter as early as some parts and that l am glad of...
but then they are calling for a quiet winter for us up here and they are saying it will stay somewhat warm til maybe the beginning of november or so...
and yes you are right ...its nice living here in southern ontario, we dont get winter as early as some parts and that l am glad of...
but then they are calling for a quiet winter for us up here and they are saying it will stay somewhat warm til maybe the beginning of november or so...
It's great that I'm not alone in this... I'm predicting an Indian Summer... whatcha think??? 
Progress was good today.
I now have all my windows reinstalled. 1/2 of the front eavestroughing reinstalled, only 1/2 to go. Primer is on on part of the front (my neighbours think I'm crazy cause the primer is pink!!) - the paint itself will be Heritage Red (kinda a brick red) but, I have to admit the pink is flashy!
2 more coats after primer... Crap... I'm not going to make the Wednesday deadline, again....
Oh, well... what's another week???
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Progress was good today.
I now have all my windows reinstalled. 1/2 of the front eavestroughing reinstalled, only 1/2 to go. Primer is on on part of the front (my neighbours think I'm crazy cause the primer is pink!!) - the paint itself will be Heritage Red (kinda a brick red) but, I have to admit the pink is flashy!
2 more coats after primer... Crap... I'm not going to make the Wednesday deadline, again....
Oh, well... what's another week???
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Indian Summer sounds great! Is there some kind of a dance I could do to help it along?
I wonder if these will help.
I wonder if these will help.Hey... I'm game.
Send some over here...been drywalling for a month and think I am seeing the light at the end of the tunnel....oh no...drywalling for a month..now the sanding starts....yuck....
I am scared to look outside...mind you don't think my grass has grown in a month...should be safe for another w/e....I hope
I am scared to look outside...mind you don't think my grass has grown in a month...should be safe for another w/e....I hope
AARRRGGHHH!
Rain for the next two days... I'm dead in the water. I've decided I much prefer working on the inside. You're not so susceptible to the elements!!! Hear its going to -2C on Thursday night.
2 coats on 2 windows, 1 coat on the big one (its gonna be two tone - first colour only). 1st coat of colour over the pink primer on part of the front... and that's it!!! Ran out of parts on the eavestrough.. go figure??? Sucks to be me.
Can I swear here??????
Maybe I'll go hide in the garage and do the 4 shutters that still need to be done... or... I'll curl up with a movie and forget life for a while!!!
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Rain for the next two days... I'm dead in the water. I've decided I much prefer working on the inside. You're not so susceptible to the elements!!! Hear its going to -2C on Thursday night.
2 coats on 2 windows, 1 coat on the big one (its gonna be two tone - first colour only). 1st coat of colour over the pink primer on part of the front... and that's it!!! Ran out of parts on the eavestrough.. go figure??? Sucks to be me.
Can I swear here??????
Maybe I'll go hide in the garage and do the 4 shutters that still need to be done... or... I'll curl up with a movie and forget life for a while!!!
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That sounds like a plan... where are you going?
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I just called Raoul - he is setting up the winter house in Costa Blanca...
anyone want to spend the winter in Spain with me.
I can dream can't I........ 
anyone want to spend the winter in Spain with me.
I can dream can't I........
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Phew...
With the help of my children and some friends, the laundry list looks much less daunting!!! Much thanks to all who have helped.
What projects do you have to get done???
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