In hindsight, I'm glad I did these chores last week. This morning we've a nice dump of snow. Later I shall haul out the snowblower. My header matches current reality, again! I knew it would, eventually. I'll have to dig out the bird feeders. After coffee!
Outdoor Chores
I had these branches to work on. Sadly, I ran out of energy. Not me, but the reciprocal saw batteries. I have two and rotate them.
I recharged both batteries, and went out the next day. The needles will go back into the soil. One chore done.
Indoor chores: weather stripping
Our front door has been leaking air. On a windy day, it whistles. 'Mind the gap!' We've a cold front that has moved in, I knew I had to get it done. It's been irking me for months.
I first replaced the door sweep last month, but I couldn't nudge it right up to the door jam. The door wouldn't close.
I girded my loins and headed into town and bought several items. This (below, right) is what did the trick, though. The red part is the sticky bit. Peel and stick.
The stuff in the green box is weird. It's putty that doesn't set. What's with this?
Tucking the new piece in, I screwed it in. It is attached by a glue strip, but I don't trust it. Aside from have to paint the door frame (yay, cats), I was relieved to get it done.
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This isn't a chore, but a major shift in the universe. You'll recall grandie Josephine turned 16 in December. She practiced with Momma on our 100 m driveway (below, left). Last week, she passed the test for her learner's permit. She'll be able to drive with a licenced driver with her G1!
We used to joke about how fast they were growing. No more can we say, 'Next she'll be asking for the car keys." That time has come. Jose had her first in-class lesson Saturday. Their electric car is different, however. I've driven it once! It really is exciting.
