Fallen Limb. This is where it stopped.

That is where the limb fell from. That’s pretty high up. It was already hanging from a previous storm, and I was going to ask Paul and Andy to get it down this coming Saturday. Now Andy will have to come over tonight with the chain saw. At least no one got hurt and it looks like it didn’t damage the house any.

New Perch. This fell during one of the storms...landed broken end first and stood up like it was planted. The birds love having a new perch. Look at the clothes line between the feeder and the tree. See how it's twisted? (click on picture to enlarge) That tells me the raccoons came last night and sat up there trying to figure out how to get down that skinny rope in order to dismantle the feeder. Since I moved the feeder away from the tree, I haven't had any more raccoon problems. (I hope I didn't speak too soon)

Sad Peony: This is the only peony that bloomed this year. It must have leaned over enough to get some sun.

Time Schedule Changes

I was feeling so stressed by my original time line goals. I have moved the tag sale to the end of August and the For Sale sign going up September 1st. That gives me more time to get things done.

So far half the upstairs is "done". That leaves the kitchen, dining room and living room. The kitchen will be hard because there is so much that needs to be decided on...does it stay or go to the tag sale. Of course there will be stuff to toss.

Currently the dining room is filled with the tag sale items. There's no room in the garage and I absolutely refuse to leave Hissy outside until it's absolutely necessary! For those of you who don't know, Hissy is my Honda Fit Sport. I LOVE THAT CAR! She's my Hissy Fit!

Moving On

Bike Riding Report
Back in the early spring I stated I planned to build up my riding distance to 30 to 35 miles a day for consecutive days. I also hinted that it looked good on paper, but would I really do it.

I have not been on my bike in the last month. Weather is worse than lousy. We have had rain almost every day. In addition my mother has been in the hospital again for a short stay, AND I am getting this house ready to sell. Am I busy?

For Sale
Once the poetry festival was over I really cracked down on the issue of selling the house. I have 3 rooms and two bathrooms completely cleaned. My goal is to have everything done and the tag sale on the 25th and 26th of this month. Then, once all the junk is gone, I will have the carpets cleaned professionally and the For Sale sign will go up on or before August 1st.

Post Festival Notes

I know I promised to put pictures up from the Riverwood Poetry Festival, but I'm not going to have time for a while. If you really want to see some good pix, go to www.riverwoodpoetry.org and find the link to the gallery of photos.

My mother had been in the hospital again and is now back in the nursing home. In addition, I am working like a little beaver trying to get the house ready to put on the market. I have set two goals: 1) have tag sale the weekend of July 25/26 and, 2) put the house on the market by August 1st.

There's a lot to do, but my kids have offered to do some of the bigger jobs. I am very grateful to them. Of course payback will be a big party once I settle in my next (and final?) digs! I hate moving. It's a lot of work to move out; then a lot of work to move in. Plus, something always gets lost in the move.

Wish me luck.