Home repairs: a new A/C & Gramma Camp

It's been a trial, in the heat wave, not having any A/C. Now, nothing like that which Rain is going through. They needed a new well dug. It's quite a read.  

I think our A/C was about 20 years old. We've been using it more often this year than many others. Every time I walked by it, I'd sort of pat it and say, "Good job!" 

Our installers were to arrive between 7:45 a.m. and 8:15. We're often up by 6, so not a problem. James and Simon arrived promptly at 7:45.  

They opened up the old one, and found a mouse nest, dead mouse, and the skeleton of several snakes. They must have holed up in there over the winter and froze to death. Normally, snakes find hibernacula in the ground, deep holes, where they snuggle up in winter. These young snakes made a fatal mistake. 

You'll note our pile of stuff for the dump. I have to work on the shed next.

I'd forgotten to wind up the hose. Here is the old A/C ready to be heaved.

Ta da! 

The cats appeared a half hour after our workers were done. In the shade.

Tuesday, we settled back in. The chimney cleaners were expected for 9 a.m., and Jos came up swiftly to work on her puzzle. Isabelle got dressed 30 seconds before the workers arrived. It was an expensive 'cleaning' as the damper needed replacing.

Cinnamon helped with the latest puzzle. The girls are doing pretty well, all things considered. I know they miss their friends, sleepover, playdates. We're doing our best. 

I covered up the BBQ, and a wee tree frog popped out. We sat and talked to it. 

Jos worked on her Pet Rock Kit, from the library.

I accidentally whacked a fritillary while setting up the pool. I felt so badly. I used it as a teachable moment.

The green frogs have moved into the goldfish pond. There are quite a few small ones (5), and one fairly fat one, that needed to be caught and talked to. I cleaned the pond pump.

We always take a photo for the last ceremonial piece! 

We'll see what adventures we can get into today. It's a bit chilly. The kiddie pool is cold. sigh. The overnight temperatures are lovely, though.