It is a miracle!

We did some research for weeks, found what we were looking for, and after JB being in 7 lineups, several conversations with staff, we finally bought one. Poor Grampa! We couldn't find out how big the box was. We knew it would take weeks for them to assemble it, they are so busy. This is what it looked like online. 

We'd made several phone calls. JB went  into town Thursday to see if it was ready. They told him it was on the truck, at the back, and they'd have to unload it. We contacted Shane, who delivers such items for people like us. He put us into the Friday morning slot. I texted Shane to confirm. Finally, Friday morning Home Hardware called. It was ready. About 125 lbs., they said. I texted Shane, again, and said we were a go. 

Friday morning, July 3

Josephine really enjoyed the puzzles, and I told her we had another puzzle being delivered in the morning.

The girls and I played Skip-Bo while we anxiously waited. 

Shane and assistant pulled up and we put it on the wagon. JB paid them. 

The girls and I began to do the job. We unwrapped everything and sorted the pieces. It was really hot and humid!

The directions weren't very clear, as items weren't distinguishable. Short, medium and long screws. No lengths of each.

Isabelle and I labelled them.

Isabelle and I did the first two legs. We had two front legs on one side. I had to dismantle it. Josephine came out at that point, and we redid the legs, did the other two legs and the cross brace. 

Momma and Poppa arrived after lunch, they've been working from home. They are in our bubble and haven't visited in months.  It was so good to see them. He, Josee and I did the bench. It was awful work! Bless their hearts.

Jos got too hot and went inside. Caitlin, JL and I persevered. There was a nut that fell down between the boards. Caitlin fished it out with a donut-shaped magnet tied to a string. It was time for JL's conference call (4 p.m.) and then dinner. The kids had brought dumplings, cabbage salad, edamame and saki for dinner, as well as chopsticks. We had a feast. After dinner, JL had another phone meeting and the girls put the cushions on the bench. Ta da!

The kids slept over and went home on Saturday. Such a great visit.

I spent the next afternoon on the bench, stretched out, reading! My eyes hurt after, but it was worth it. 

I think I have a consult appointment for my cataracts on Tuesday, although no surgery is being done, yet, in Ottawa. Their machines aren't up and running in the office. I just hope I can get them done. They are doing surgery in Brockville. 

Setting sun, on the bench in the sun

Apparently, I bought Buster a new bench! Not new, but used from the local Antique/Second Hand store. We love that Reuse, Recycle, Repurpose mantra.
It's a great spot to sit in the setting sun on those cold days. Everyone loves to play outdoors. Daisy does Prairie Dog, then find a nice high and dry spot on top of the mailbox.